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May21
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American Red Cross founded, 1881
In Washington, D.C., humanitarians Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons found the American National Red Cross, an organization established to provide humanitarian…
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Off the Spice Rack: The Story of Pepper
Once a highly valuable spice, pepper has influenced regional cuisine the world over.

Ahoy, Pass the Cabbage: Preserved Foods in the Age of Exploration
This week, we’ll take a look at preserved foods aboard ships, and find out how even a humble cabbage can change the course of human history.













