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History
Thinking About George Washington’s Teeth
Jill Lepore’s book, These Truths: A History of the United States. Washington’s teeth, as every kid knows, were wood. Right? Did he take poor care … Thinking About George Washington’s TeethRead more
Heeding the lesson of the ancients
IN HIS essay “Economic Possibilities for our Grandchildren”, published in 1930, John Maynard Keynes wrote of his hope that, in the future, people would need … Heeding the lesson of the ancientsRead more
Neanderthal healthcare practices crucial to survival
Research at the University of York has suggested that Neanderthals embraced healthcare practices, such as assisting in cases of serious injury and the challenges of … Neanderthal healthcare practices crucial to survivalRead more
Zionism and anti-Semitism, the sordid historical alliance
Joseph Massad Ben Norton: You are listening to Moderate Rebels. I’m Ben Norton. Right now I’m here on the Columbia University campus with Professor Joseph … Zionism and anti-Semitism, the sordid historical allianceRead more
Archaeologists discover bread that predates agriculture by 4,000 years
At an archaeological site in northeastern Jordan, researchers have discovered the charred remains of a flatbread baked by hunter-gatherers 14,400 years ago. It is the … Archaeologists discover bread that predates agriculture by 4,000 yearsRead more
3-Million-Year-Old Foot Tells Tales About Our Ancestors
“For the first time, we have an amazing window into what walking was like for a 2½-year-old more than 3 million years ago,” says Associate … 3-Million-Year-Old Foot Tells Tales About Our AncestorsRead more
Humans left Africa earlier than previously thought
The artefacts show that our earliest human ancestors colonised East Asia over two million years ago. They were found by a Chinese team that was … Humans left Africa earlier than previously thoughtRead more
Neandertals practiced close-range hunting 120,000 years ago
An international team of scientists reports the oldest unambiguous hunting lesions documented in the history of humankind. The lesions were found on skeletons of two … Neandertals practiced close-range hunting 120,000 years agoRead more
Jesus: the economic activist
Michael Palmieri: Professor Michael Hudson welcome back to another episode of The Hudson Report. Michael Hudson: It’s good to be back here. Michael Palmieri: I … Jesus: the economic activistRead more