History and Other Stuff

Blogging on history, nature, travel, and some quirky things.

Monday, 24 August 2015

The First Vaccine Eliminated History's Greatest Killer, Smallpox

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Perhaps the greatest weapon human beings possess against infectious disease is vaccines. They are also one of the most cost-effective, becau...
Thursday, 30 July 2015

The Middle of Nowhere, Nevada

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Looking for a romantic, exotic holiday in the Middle of Nowhere? Drive, or better yet, walk across Nevada, preferably along US Highway 50 , ...
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Writer, Historian, Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus . Born in Scotland, grew up in US, live in London. Love taking photos, tennis, hiking, art, nature, birds, animals, travel. Author of Prize-winning Slavery, Disease, and Suffering, Cambridge UP
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