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Jack Tamisiea

Jack Tamisiea is a freelance journalist and science writer based in Washington, D.C. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Scientific American, National Geographic and several other popular publications. You can read more of his work at jacktamisiea.com

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Trapper With Hides And Dogs In Canoe

Native American History

How Canoes Went From Ancient Exploration to Recreation

The lightweight, paddle-powered boats have served a variety of purposes over thousands of years.

Orthoptera

Colonial America

The Pests That Plagued Colonial America

The colonists weren't the only ones to settle the New World.

Cave Canem

Beware of Dog! A 2,000-Year-Old Warning From Pompeii

From mosaics to biblical passages, the ancient Roman world heeded warnings of cantankerous canines.