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Danish warship sunk by Nelson's British fleet discovered after 225 years
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (623+ words) Marine archaeologists have found the wreck of a Danish warship that sank in the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen COPENHAGEN, Denmark " More than 200 years after being sunk by Adm. Horatio Nelson and the British fleet, a Danish warship has been discovered on…...
The nation’s first medical school took shape in the nation’s birthplace, Philadelphia
1+ week, 4+ day ago (678+ words) What started with two doctors wanting to provide quality medical knowledge has now led to Philadelphia being home to numerous medical innovations, including the first maternity ward. Pennsylvania Hospital " the nation's first hospital " opened in Philadelphia in 1751, yet there were…...
Muskets crack, drums echo as Boston marks 250 years since British evacuation
2+ week, 5+ day ago (659+ words) Reenactors in tricorn hats and 18th-century military coats filled a South Boston chapel Tuesday before marching through neighborhoods to mark the 250th anniversary of the British evacuation of Boston BOSTON " Reenactors in 18th-century military coats and tricorn hats filled the pews…...
You can now see Jackie Robinson’s game bag, Muhammad Ali’s robe, Michael Jordan’s game-worn sneakers, and more in Philly
2+ week, 5+ day ago (512+ words) Entitled, "The Forgotten Freedom: American Assembly at 250th," the exhibition series explores moments in sports history that drove extraordinary change. An equipment bag carried by Jackie Robinson still dusted with dirt. A calf-length robe Muhammad Ali had custom-made for his historic…...
Citywide Quest: Do you know where in Philly these city service-related photos were taken?
3+ week, 2+ day ago (17+ words) Citywide Quest: Do you know where in Philly these city service-related photos were taken?Inquirer.com...
A copy of the Declaration of Independence handwritten by Thomas Jefferson will soon be on display
3+ week, 2+ day ago (414+ words) Written in Jefferson's own hand, and including a more damning condemnation of slavery, the early draft is part of a major new America 250 exhibit at the American Philosophical Society. It is known as the "Fair Copy" of the Declaration of…...
Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania gave us pelvic exams, nursing schools, and Philadelphia’s first Black MD
3+ week, 4+ day ago (654+ words) In the spring of 1851, eight women were the first graduates of the school's three-year program. Students paid $10 " roughly $417 in today's money " per class. Historically, women have always cared for the sick in their communities as healers, medicine women, and midwives....
The privy pirates vs. the archaeologists
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1611+ words) Obviously, it's sketchy. We would have the police come," said Matt Waholek, 39, a longtime Philadelphia privy digger who now lives on Long Island. They would be like, "Alright, you're not burying bodies, right?" Privy diggers are not burying bodies. Instead,…...
How two Philadelphians’ remains ended up at the Mütter Museum
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (14+ words) The M'tter Museum holds the remains of thousands. These are two of their stories....
Black History Month teaches us to learn from our past, flaws and all | Opinion
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (865+ words) How America's history, including its unpleasant truths, has been taught to students has changed for the better. But today, the progress in telling the true story of American history has been reversed. When I studied American history in 11th grade, African…...