Brilliant Hues, Natural DyesI wrote specifically about the history of blue a while ago, and from there I got curious about dyes. When did their history start? What…Mar 20, 2024Mar 20, 2024
Tree Frog Toes: A Childhood FascinationAs a kid, I loved the red-eyed tree frog that was Rainforest Café’s mascot — the seeming impossibility of the places that frog hung out! I…Jan 18, 2024Jan 18, 2024
Pteridomania: Victorian Fern FrenzyPteridophytes is an informal grouping used to describe vascular plants that disperse spores. Vascular plants have specialized tissues to…Jan 17, 2024Jan 17, 2024
History in Blue HuesPoets and dreamers love to describe the sky and the sea — so much that you’d assume humans have been aware of their color since time…Jan 16, 2024Jan 16, 2024
Pig (Bladder)s’ Historic AppealPig bladders have played an unexpectedly large role in human cultures over hundreds of years. Disturbing, isn’t it? Of course, the…Jan 16, 2024Jan 16, 2024
