Stories tagged by '1852-1861'
March 17, 2012
What’s the story behind some plant specimens now part of the Academy’s Lewis and Clark Herbarium? » Read More
February 26, 2012
Where can you find an extinct Ice Age giant in Philadelphia? » Read More
November 20, 2011
How can a specimen collected 150 years ago provide new scientific knowledge today? » Read More
November 13, 2011
What can old catalogs teach us about natural history? » Read More
November 09, 2011
What famous Academy scientist passed notes with the father of evolutionary theory? » Read More
October 28, 2011
Why did the Sioux believe an 1850s fossil collector was an odd character? » Read More
October 16, 2011
Why does the Academy have a sample of George Washington's hair? » Read More
October 15, 2011
How can little old booklets help us find new ways to use microscopic algae? » Read More
October 10, 2011
Was Charles Darwin the first to present a theory of evolution? » Read More
September 22, 2011
Did you know that Haddonfield, New Jersey was the site of an incredible dinosaur discovery? » Read More
September 19, 2011
How did the world learn about the paleontological treasures of the American West? » Read More
September 16, 2011
Has your pet had heartworm? Find out how a famous Academy scientist got to the heart of the matter of diagnosing this deadly affliction. » Read More
Glow: Living Lights opens June 1
Explore Sustainability at the Academy
Members' Night at the Academy