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Ancient DNA from forgotten colonial graveyard just linked 1.3 million living Americans to Maryland's earliest settlersResearchers have used ancient DNA to connect over 1.3 million living Americans to forgotten 17th-century English and Irish settlers of St. ...
Today in US History on March 22: Avanti design, women’s basketball debut, Jefferson milestoneMarch 22nd in US history witnessed significant events, including Raymond Loewy's futuristic Avanti sketches in 1961 and The Beatles' UK deb...
Trump seeks to bring first group of white South Africans to US next week amid controversy: 10 pointsThe Trump administration planned to resettle 54 white Afrikaner South Africans in the US as refugees, potentially arriving in Washington D....
Spiced by history: How Ismaili food reflects the Aga Khan’s Indian roots and African influenceThe culinary traditions of the Ismaili community reflect the Aga Khan’s deep Indian roots and African influences, shaped by migration and a...
It’s wise to avoid grand ideologies when trying to make a country richDaron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A Robinson's (AJR) Nobel Prize-winning work emphasizes the role of institutions in economic prospe...
Rule of law, freedom key to getting viksitThe broader point is capitalism and democracy have an intricate relationship that needs to be maintained. China may have had a surge in eco...
The journey of root beer: How a herbal drink connects America and India?Root beer, a beverage often associated with the comic strip character Dennis the Menace, has a rich history rooted in colonial America and ...
Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient gamesCloudy skies frustrated Tuesday's efforts to produce the flame in the customary fashion, when an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priest...
What makes Thanksgiving a day of showing gratitude & cooperation? Exploring its history, significanceAs families gather, the Pilgrims' celebration serves as a timeless symbol of gratitude, cooperation, and the enduring spirit of Thanksgivin...
G20 Summit: Specially-curated menu, variety of sweets for delegates at president's dinnerA special menu focusing on millets has been curated for world leaders attending a dinner in New Delhi. The menu includes foxtail millet lea...
Australia Day focuses on Black recognition in constitutionThe government joined several large corporations in allowing staff the choice of taking the holiday off or working Thursday and taking anot...
How did the bitter medicine cacao turn into the world’s number 1 comfort food chocolate?In 16th century Latin America, cacao was used as a currency.
From Mars to metaverse: How Elon Musk is building a sci-fi worldFrom mars to the metaverse, tech moguls are forging a new kind of capitalism: an extreme, extraterrestrial version.
Irish butter may be winning hearts; but the desi 'makhan' is still the king of allIrish butter was traditionally produced from cultured cream.
Racism in food? US, North European cuisines enjoy a privileged status, while others are named 'ethnic'In NYC and most of the US even today, non-northern European foods termed are 'ethnic'.
What does a Chinese superpower look like? Nothing like the U.S.For the first time in its long history, China has in President Xi Jinping a leader with a truly global vision.
No canine Rolfes and PocahontasesThe French Huguenots who preceded the English to the New World definitely brought along their Fifis, Mimis and Leos too.
Rivers that remember and cities that forgetGovernment officials will probably evade blame by pointing to the exceptional rainfall. It has been extraordinary, but it should not let th...
Ralli Brothers: The history remains as a reminder of entrepreneurial abilities of economically shattered GreeksThe Ralli family made money from the Crimean War in a way that foresaw their controversial World War I contract — supplying jute bags for t...