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Teaching Irish American History

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Teaching Irish American History Mar. 10, 2025 By Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER You only need to walk into a store and see St Patricks Day decorations to know Irish Americans have profoundly impacted our countrys culture. This overview of Irish American history can help you teach students why they see so many Irish influences today.

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A Forgotten Chapter in Human Evolution: The Hidden Ancestry of Modern Humans

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Rather than a single lineage evolving smoothly over time, the evidence suggests a history of separation and recombination," says Cousins. This approach circumvents the need for physical fossils, offering a way to reconstruct population history even when no bones or artifacts remain. Reich, D., Nature , 468(7327), 1053–1060.

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East Meets West: Avar Society’s Genetic Patchwork in Early Medieval Austria

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Their society absorbed elements from both native Europeans and their East Asian heritage, creating a mosaic of influences. It exemplifies how ancient populations balanced coexistence and diversity, paving the way for future exploration of genetic and cultural intersections in human history. Pany-Kucera, D., Gnecchi-Ruscone, G.

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The Taung Child at 100: Decolonizing the Origins of Paleoanthropology

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A decolonized retelling of this discovery must acknowledge their role in unearthing one of the most important fossils of the 20th century​ Decolonizing Paleoanthropology The Taung Child is not just a fossil—it is a symbol of the complicated history of paleoanthropology in Africa. Harvard University Press. Shipman, P. Pickering, R.,

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Resurrecting the Dire Wolf, or Clickbait Science for the 21st Century

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On the May 12th, 2025 cover of Time Magazine , you will see a picture of a white wolf below the bold word Extinct slashed through with a red block. Below it reads “This is Remus. He’s a dire wolf. The first to exist in over 10,000 years. Endangered species could be changed forever.” Talk about a bait and switch!

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Applications open March 10th for Fall Multi Day Seminars!

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Applications open soon for our Fall 2025 Multi Day Seminars! We are hosting seminars on a variety of topics in American history and politics. The application will be open March 10-31, 2025. The West in History and Memory at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, OK. Historic locations.

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4 Arab American Scientists to Know

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4 Arab American Scientists to Know Apr 07, 2025 By Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the impactful contributions and achievements of Arab Americans in history. John Maassab (19262014) Nasal spray flu vaccine, courtesy of Getty Images Hunein Maassab was born in Syria in 1926.