Into the Amazon |
Digital Short
Theodore Roosevelt’s 1914 trip down the River of Doubt in Brazil’s Amazon brought him to the brink of death.
Into the Amazon |
Digital Short
When Theodore Roosevelt was near death on the banks of an uncharted river in the Brazilian Amazon, he pleaded with his son to leave him behind. But Kermit Roosevelt refused.
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World |
Audio
Whaling shanties were sung by the sailors to help pass the time and coordinate work out at sea.
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World |
Timeline
For hundreds of years, whale oil lit up the world and powered industry. Explore a timeline of major events.
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World |
Article
Dr. Tim Smith assembled a team of scientists and historians to determine the effects of 19th century American offshore whaling.
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World |
Audio
Listen to the whales in these audio recordings of whale vocalizations.
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World |
Article
When Melville died in 1891, his death was noted in only one local newspaper, with a brief description of the "long forgotten" author.
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World |
Image Gallery
The whaling industry was immortalized through maps, paintings, and photographs. Browse a gallery of images.
The Poisoner's Handbook |
Digital Short
A brief history of dangerous chemicals and compounds in our homes.
The Poisoner's Handbook |
Image Gallery
In the early 20th century, dangerous chemicals were included in many common household products. Browse a gallery of labels.
The Poisoner's Handbook |
Timeline
The use of poison as a murder weapon goes back thousands of years. Forensic toxicology, however, is much newer.
Triangle Fire |
Article
Pauline Newman worked tirelessly to organize garment workers around the country. She was devasted by the Triangle Shirtwaist fire.
