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Stories tagged by '1852-1861'
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What’s the story behind some plant specimens now part of the Academy’s Lewis and Clark Herbarium? » Read More
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Where can you find an extinct Ice Age giant in Philadelphia?» Read More
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How can a specimen collected 150 years ago provide new scientific knowledge today?» Read More
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What can old catalogs teach us about natural history?» Read More
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What famous Academy scientist passed notes with the father of evolutionary theory?» Read More
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Why did the Sioux believe an 1850s fossil collector was an odd character?» Read More
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Why does the Academy have a sample of George Washington's hair?» Read More
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How can little old booklets help us find new ways to use microscopic algae?» Read More
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Was Charles Darwin the first to present a theory of evolution?» Read More
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Did you know that Haddonfield, New Jersey was the site of an incredible dinosaur discovery?» Read More
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How did the world learn about the paleontological treasures of the American West?» Read More
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Has your pet had heartworm? Find out how a famous Academy scientist got to the heart of the matter of diagnosing this deadly affliction.» Read More