This Week in Research | March 13–17, 2017
What’s cool this week in research, science, data, history, and culture
I feel like I devoured history this week; there were so many great articles about historical events and odd occurrences I’d never heard about. Here are some of my favorites:
#ObjectsOfWonder | National Museum of Natural History
This week, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History hosted a Twitter chat called Objects of Wonder. Natural history museums from around the world shared some of their most unique items and artifacts from their collections. Check out the feed.
Top Ten Reasons to Beware the Ideas of March | Smithsonian Magazine
Aside from the infamous event of Ceasar’s betrayal, there were many other significant historical events that took place on the same date (including the start of the Bolshevik Revolution).
Egypt Pharaoh statue ‘not Ramses II but different ruler’ | BBC.com
The major statue finding in Egypt, thought to be Ramses II (Ramses the Great), sent ripples across the archaeology and Egyptology communities. But some of the identifying claims may have been misguided. It’s still an impressive find, archaeologists say (and we can all agree).
The Russian Poetry Scandal that Ended in a Duel | Atlas Obscura
It’s Scandal Week at Atlas Obscura, and fellow Russophiles will enjoy this ridiculous story about the poet Cherubina de Gabriak hoax of 1909.
The Real History of St. Patrick’s Day | Lifehacker
Some interesting information about today’s holiday.
Have a great weekend!
