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Men Outnumber Women on Wikipedia by Four to One — Some Volunteers Are Trying to Fix That
There are several reasons why women are underrepresented in Wikipedia entries. One reason is that the volunteer community that edits the free encyclopedia is overwhelmingly male. Today, a volunteer team is working to write missing women back into the historical record.
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Women Are Writing Themselves Back Into History on Wikipedia
If you were on the internet in April 2019, you may recognize computer scientist Katie Bouman, who went viral after her team captured the world’s first image of a black hole and her thrilled reaction was captured on camera. That breakthrough prompted a Wikipedia volunteer to draft her biography for the digital encyclopedia. But the same day, it was nearly…
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Photos: Archaeologists Dig Up 387-Year-Old Fort
Archaeologists in St. Mary’s County have been searching for a lost colonial fort for 90 years. And that persistence is finally paying off. National St. Mary’s City has confirmed the excavation of a palisaded fort that was part of the first permanent English settlement in Maryland. Archeologists knew the fort existed in St. Mary’s as Lord George Calvert had written about... -
How an Enslaved Man Helped Boston Battle a Devastating Disease 300 Years Ago
A 1721 smallpox outbreak, one of many Boston faced in its early years, led to the introduction in what is now the United States of inoculation, a medical advancement that saved many lives. And often overlooked in the history of that inoculation is an enslaved man named Onesimus.
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Piece of History Resurfaces on Brigantine Beach After Nor'easter
Last week’s nor’easter damaged beaches along the coast, washing away sand and leaving serious erosion behind. But thanks to the storm, a piece of history resurfaced in Brigantine. NBC10’s Ted Greenberg explains.
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New Research Database Compiles Stories of Enslaved People to Repair Broken History
The history of enslaved people is so hard to trace, that it’s left some African Americans without the details of who they are and where they come from. A newly released database is compiling the fragmented experiences and stories of enslaved people in hopes of repairing that broken history
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Brooklyn Underground Railroad Site Gains Historical Landmark Status
The modest brick building, built in the late 1840s, was the home of Harriet and Thomas Truesdell, key figures in the abolitionist movement
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History of the American Football Dates Back to the 1800s
Here is the reason why the American football is commonly referred to as “pigskin.”
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Historian Reflects on the Chaos at the Capitol
As the world reacts to Wednesday’s rioting and chaos at the Capitol building, NBC News presidential historian Michael Beschloss takes a look at the event from a historical perspective.
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Thanksgiving Lessons Jettison Pilgrim Hats, Welcome Truth
More U.S. schools are rethinking traditional Thanksgiving lessons that focus on the English settlers but teach little about Native Americans
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Examining the History of Voter Suppression
NBC10’s investigative reporter Claudia Vargas takes an in-depth look into the history of voter suppression ahead of the November election.
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Eastern State Penitentiary Finds New Ways for Visitors to Learn Its History
Eastern State Penitentiary canceled its popular ‘Terror Behind the Walls’ attraction this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But now they’re finding a new way for people to experience its deep-rooted history. NBC10’s Drew Smith explains.
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Why a Lack of Holocaust Knowledge Among Millennials and Gen Z Puts Us at Risk of Repeating History
A new study showed how disconnected younger generations have become from the realities of the Holocaust. Professor of Modern Jewish History Deborah Lipstadt explains why that is so dangerous.
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John Meacham's Full Speech at 2020 DNC
Watch author John Meacham’s full address during the fourth night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Footage provided is a mixed feed and is a joint effort by the pool and the DNCC.
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‘The Humanity of Blackness' Missing From History Classes: How to Transform Black History Education in Schools
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published June 29, 2020 in the wake of the protests following the death of George Floyd and has been republished for Black History Month. The history of African Americans begins on the African continent where diverse empires thrived for thousands of years and traded gold, ivory and salt with people from other civilizations. But…
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How Black History Is Taught in Schools Faces New Scrutiny
A national conversation on racial injustice is bringing new scrutiny to how African American history is taught in schools around the country
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Do You Know Philly? Take This Quiz to Find Out
Test your Philly knowledge with this history quiz.
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Woman Finds Her Family's Lost Photos at Vintage Store in Lansdale
One woman was reunited with her family’s history at a local vintage store
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NBC10 First Alert Weather: Cold and Rainy Then a Warmup
We’re in for cold and rainy conditions then a warmup on New Year’s Day. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Steve Sosna has the forecast.
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Pounds of Meat, Cheese & Veggies Make Up Free Wawa Hoagies
Wawa Welcome America kicks off Thursday as volunteers work to make 27,000 hoagies, which will be distributed throughout the area. The main event is on Independence Mall around lunchtime. NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal is with the sandwich artists crafting 7 tons of tastiness.