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Joan Vos MacDonald

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Articles: General

  • Retrobituaries: Hypatia, Scholar and Teacher of Ancient Alexandria

    The late 4th and early 5th century philosopher and mathematician Hypatia was one of the most admired …

  • Couch

    How 10 Pieces of Furniture Got Their Names

    The next time you’re lounging in your living room, ask yourself a question. Why is your favorite …

  • Jeju Stone Museum

    Korea’s Jeju Stone Museum Pays Tribute to an Ancient Goddess

    To the residents of Jeju Island, south of the Korean mainland, stones are not just objects. Stones …

  • Jeju Island Packing

    Jeju Island Attractions: How to Plan a Micro Trip in Korea

    While writing about the hyper-addictive appeal of Korean television dramas, known as K-dramas, I was …

  • Henry Bergh Portrait

    Retrobituary: Henry Bergh, Founder of the ASPCA

    Henry Bergh may have been something of a disappointment to his parents. Born in 1813 to a wealthy …

  • William Moulton Marston

    Retrobituary: William Moulton Marston, the Psychologist Who Created Wonder Woman

    A new film version of the comic book Wonder Woman, starring Gal Gadot, won’t hit theaters until …

  • Sudeok Temple

    Retrobituaries: Seonduk, Korea’s Forward-Looking Queen

    Queen Seonduk was Korea’s first female ruler, and one of only three ruling queens in the nation’s …

  • Hudson Valley Holistic Health

    Hudson Valley Holistic Health

    Creating a healthy and well-rounded lifestyle is easy to do in the Hudson Valley. Whether by eating …

  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    15 Incredible Monuments That Honor American Soldiers

    Memorial Day honors the brave men and women who served in the nation’s armed forces. One fitting way …

  • Korea's Mermaids Header

    Korea’s ‘Mermaids’ Defy the Dangerous Sea to Earn a Living

    Visitors to Jeju Island, which is located to the south of Korea’s mainland, can’t fail to notice the …

  • Seasonal Allergies Header

    Alternative Ways To Beat Seasonal Allergies

    Springtime brings beautiful flowers and blossoming trees, but it also comes with sniffles, wheezes, …

  • Jared Diamond

    Panel Feature: Jared Diamond Presents

    Why have some species of animals dominated the earth? Why have certain nations acquired wealth …

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