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Stories tagged by '1852-1861'
March 17, 2012
What’s the story behind some plant specimens now part of the Academy’s Lewis and Clark Herbarium? » Read More
February 26, 2012
Where can you find an extinct Ice Age giant in Philadelphia?» Read More
November 20, 2011
How can a specimen collected 150 years ago provide new scientific knowledge today?» Read More
November 13, 2011
What can old catalogs teach us about natural history?» Read More
November 09, 2011
What famous Academy scientist passed notes with the father of evolutionary theory?» Read More
October 28, 2011
Why did the Sioux believe an 1850s fossil collector was an odd character?» Read More
October 16, 2011
Why does the Academy have a sample of George Washington's hair?» Read More
October 15, 2011
How can little old booklets help us find new ways to use microscopic algae?» Read More
October 10, 2011
Was Charles Darwin the first to present a theory of evolution?» Read More
September 22, 2011
Did you know that Haddonfield, New Jersey was the site of an incredible dinosaur discovery?» Read More
September 19, 2011
How did the world learn about the paleontological treasures of the American West?» Read More
September 16, 2011
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