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Stories tagged by '1882-1891'
Did you know the Academy houses a world-leading collection of local plants? » Read More
How many invertebrate species do you think Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary holds?» Read More
What famous Academy scientist set up an at-home natural history museum—with only a few science experiments gone wrong?» Read More
What could the world’s most famous showman and Joseph Leidy possibly have in common?» Read More
Did you know the Academy has thousands of gorgeous rocks behind the scenes?» Read More
Do you need a field guide to identify your Jersey Shore finds?» Read More
What did Joseph Leidy do his dinner menu featured turtles?» Read More
What is the thickest book in the Academy's Library & Archives? » Read More