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Camp Hero/Montauk Air Force Station Long 19th- 20th centuries / November 28, 2023 / military history, U.S. history It’s an old photo, but with a squint this looks like a fishing village from the mid-20th century. And that’s exactly what Camp Hero was…
Surrealism Long 19th- 20th centuries / November 15, 2023 / art One of my favorite artistic expressions is Surrealism — I love the dreamy nature of the subject material and the blend of realism with irrationality.…
Chimpanzee’s Development of Stone-Age Technology Africa, Asia and South Asia, Long 19th- 20th centuries / December 10, 2024 / animals, archaeology, environmental history, evolution, technology This mother chimpanzee is using stones to crack open a nut, as a child watches and learns. The skill-level needed for this operation is difficult…
Fowler’s State Park and the Works Progress Administration Live Reporting, Long 19th- 20th centuries / September 18, 2024 / environmental history, political history, U.S. natural parks Fowler’s State Park is another example of the good work done to heal clearcut land and create wild spaces during the Great Depression. Located in…