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‘Women weren't supposed to have a job, so they set up salons in their front rooms’: Historian charts Dublin’s changing hairdressing scene
Not allowed to work in commercial hairdressers, Dublin women set up shop in their own front rooms. "They’d have the equipment ...
Ripon Commonwealth Press8d
Little is known about early days of Blacks in Ripon
Americans have celebrated Black History Month each February. This week, explore the history of Ripon’s early African-American ...
San Antonio Express-News18d
Can Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map
It took 40 years to rename Denali from the name established in the late 19th century, Mount McKinley. The state of Alaska requested the name change in 1975, but the Board on Geographic Names didn ...
Quanta Magazine23d
The Jagged, Monstrous Function That Broke Calculus
In the late 19th century, Karl Weierstrass invented a fractal-like function that was decried as nothing less than a “deplorable evil.” In time, it would transform the foundations of mathematics.
The Conversation24d
History under the floorboards: decoding the diets of institutionalised women in 19th century Sydney
The barracks is World Heritage Listed for its convict history, but is equally important for the story of 19th century Australian immigration. After the end of convict transportation to New South ...
Phys.org25d
Dried plants 19th-century Australian colonial institution indicate secret, illicit snacking among residents
Analysis of dried plant remains from a 19th-century Australian colonial institution reveals the consumption of various foods not listed in official records, suggesting secretive snacking by residents.
Hindustan Times26d
AIBE XIX: How to check 19th bar exam result when announced
Bar Council of India conducted the 19th All India Bar Examination (AIBE XIX) on December 22 and released the provisional answer key on December 28. The council is expected to announce the AIBE 19 ...
National Hockey League27d
NHL announces Canadiens Quarter-Century Team
MONTREAL – Twenty-five years into the new century, and the verdict is in. The NHL announced on Sunday the Canadiens’ First and Second Quarter-Century Teams as the Habs prepare to host the New ...
India Today27d
PM Kisan 19th instalment to be released soon: Know more details here
The 19th instalment of the PM Kisan Yojna will be released in February 2025, which will bring vital financial support to the farmers across India. It will ensure financial stability and growth in the ...
Daily Reporter28d
Marking his page in history: Prominent businessman Knox to be honored with historical marker
Tentative plans are to place the marker near the southwest corner of State and Main streets – between City Hall and the Greenfield Chocolates shop ... on the 19th-century barber was on ...
Rock Paper Shotgun28d
NYT Connections hint and answers for Sunday, 19th Jan
Looking for today's? Check out the Connections hint for Tuesday 11th February! Need a hint for today's Connections on Sunday, 19th January? The New York Times' Connections puzzles can be pretty hard, ...
WXIX-TV29d
Fire destroys 19th century home under renovation
NORWOOD, Ohio (WXIX) - Fire roared through a 19th-century home under renovation in Norwood early Thursday, causing the roof to collapse. The house at Hudson and Floral avenues has been vacant ...