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  • Klondike Gold Rush
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  • February 21, 2025

    The Klondike Gold Rush In Depth

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  • January 24, 2024

    The Life of Zebras

    Zebras, known for their unique stripes, inhabit various African terrains. They graze on tough vegetation, have distinct social structures, and use stripes for camouflage and fly deterrence.

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  • Zebra
  • January 23, 2024

    Abandoned Civil War Shelters of Spain

    The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) saw devastating bombings by the Nazis and Fascist Italy, with Guernica’s 1937 bombing symbolizing civilian suffering. Cities like Almeria built extensive air raid shelters, with Almeria constructing a nearly three-mile long tunnel system under architect Guillermo Rubio. Many Spanish cities remain unaware of the extent of their shelter systems, reflecting the war’s profound impact.

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  • Abandoned bomb shelters of the Spanish Civil War
  • January 22, 2024

    The Spanish Civil War

    The Spanish Civil War was a conflict that took place from 1936 to 1939 in Spain. It was fought between the Republicans, who were loyal to the democratically elected government, and the Nationalists, led by General Francisco Franco. The war was marked by intense political and ideological divisions, with foreign powers also getting involved. The Nationalists eventually emerged victorious, leading to Franco’s dictatorship that lasted until his death in 1975.

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  • Spainish civil war flag flying
  • January 19, 2024

    Emerging Therapies for Glioma Patients

    Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), a deadly brain cancer, poses significant treatment challenges due to the blood-brain barrier. UC San Diego and other institutions are exploring direct tumor injections using micro-catheters and MRI, delivering cancer-killing viruses effectively. Promising trials include Chimeric Therapeutics’ CHM1101, showing significant disease control, and Brigham & Women’s Hospital’s CAN-3110 virus, targeting tumors without harming healthy cells.

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  • New Glioma Therapies
  • January 18, 2024

    Collapse of the Bronze Age

    The Collapse of the Bronze Age refers to the sudden and widespread decline of several advanced civilizations in the Eastern Mediterranean around 1200 BCE. This event marked the end of the Bronze Age and the beginning of the Iron Age. The causes of this collapse are still debated among historians, but factors such as invasions, economic instability, and natural disasters are believed to have played a significant role.

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  • Collapse of the Bronze Age
  • January 17, 2024

    Emiliano Zapata

    Emiliano Zapata was a Mexican revolutionary leader and agrarian reformer who played a crucial role in the Mexican Revolution. He was born in 1879 in Morelos, Mexico, and became a champion for the rights of peasants and indigenous communities. Zapata’s famous slogan, “Tierra y Libertad” (Land and Liberty), reflected his commitment to land redistribution and social justice. He was assassinated in 1919, but his legacy as a symbol of resistance and equality continues to inspire movements for social change.

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  • Emiliano Zapata
  • January 16, 2024

    The Forbidden City

    The Forbidden City, located in Beijing, China, is a magnificent imperial palace complex that served as the home of Chinese emperors for over 500 years. With its stunning architecture, intricate designs, and vast courtyards, it is a symbol of China’s rich history and cultural heritage. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the ancient Chinese rulers.

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  • Forbidden City