History

History · 05. November 2023

By Analise Gottschalk and Ava Thorpe When you look at the small, adorably furry thing sitting next to you, you may wonder what they might’ve been many years ago. Well you're in luck, cause this is what this article speaks about! First we’ll delve into the very beginning of cat domestication, learn a tad more about Egypt and how they treated cats, and then the present day (with a couple of cat facts at the end!) Cat Domestication Although varying sources say different things, it appears that...

History · 03. March 2023

By Sam Singer The Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 was one of the most deadly pandemics in history. Death counts reached fifty million, with over 500 million affected. Additionally, with World War I at its height, military mobilization created ideal conditions for the influenza virus to thrive. Many men in the army were packed into tight spaces while training and traveling, malnourished with weakened immune systems, and practiced poor hygiene. However, the effects of the pandemic extended beyond...