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"Water" Opens at Chicago's Field Museum
On June 17, 2009, the Field Museum in Chicago opened its blockbuster exhibit of the summer, simply entitled, "Water". The exhibition runs through September 20.
field museum • "water" exhibition • chicago vacation • fresh water • metropolitan water reclamation district
On June 17, 2009, the Field Museum in Chicago opened its blockbuster exhibit of the summer, simply entitled, "Water". The exhibition runs through September 20.
field museum • "water" exhibition • chicago vacation • fresh water • metropolitan water reclamation district
Chicago
Chicago is most often a business travel destination but there are some wonderful cultural sights and plenty of shopping too.
chicago • conventions • shopping • magnificent mile • art institute
Chicago is most often a business travel destination but there are some wonderful cultural sights and plenty of shopping too.
chicago • conventions • shopping • magnificent mile • art institute
Chicago's Field Museum for Kids
There are a lot of ways for young people to have fun at the Field Museum while learning about the Windy City and their world.
field museum for kids • chicago attraction for children • home to dinosaur sue • largest t-rex in the world • evolving planet exhibit
There are a lot of ways for young people to have fun at the Field Museum while learning about the Windy City and their world.
field museum for kids • chicago attraction for children • home to dinosaur sue • largest t-rex in the world • evolving planet exhibit
The Field Museum
A lakefront monolith, the Field Museum, houses a number of unique and rare collections, treasures of history and its people.
field museum • butterflies • moths • dead sea scrolls • natural history museums
A lakefront monolith, the Field Museum, houses a number of unique and rare collections, treasures of history and its people.
field museum • butterflies • moths • dead sea scrolls • natural history museums
Chicago's Loop Lakefront Attractions
Chicagoans and its visitors should be thankful to Chicago's forefathers for having the vision to set aside lakefront property for public use in 1835.
chicago lakefront • grant park • shedd aquarium • field museum of natural history • adler planetarium
Chicagoans and its visitors should be thankful to Chicago's forefathers for having the vision to set aside lakefront property for public use in 1835.
chicago lakefront • grant park • shedd aquarium • field museum of natural history • adler planetarium
Free Admission Days at Chicago Museums
Chicago boasts many museums covering a variety of themes. Most offer free admission days, which is a great way to stretch vacation budgets a little farther.
chicago • travel • chicago travel • chicago museums • museums
Chicago boasts many museums covering a variety of themes. Most offer free admission days, which is a great way to stretch vacation budgets a little farther.
chicago • travel • chicago travel • chicago museums • museums
Possession Trumps Cultural Claims
Are the powerful Field Museum and British Museum perpetuating cultural vandalism by withholding historic artifacts from Kenya and Turkey?
cultural vandalism • knidos lion • tsavo man-eaters • field museum • british museum
Are the powerful Field Museum and British Museum perpetuating cultural vandalism by withholding historic artifacts from Kenya and Turkey?
cultural vandalism • knidos lion • tsavo man-eaters • field museum • british museum
Dinosaur Days
Here is some basic information about the "tyrant lizard king:" facts, myths and speculation.
t. rex • tyrannosaurus • dinosaurs • carnivores • fossils
Here is some basic information about the "tyrant lizard king:" facts, myths and speculation.
t. rex • tyrannosaurus • dinosaurs • carnivores • fossils
Book Review: Stuffed Animals and Pickled Heads
<I>Stuffed Animals and Pickled Heads: The Culture and Evolution of Natural History Museums</I> by Stephen T. Asma will intrigue anyone interested in how the modern natural history museum came to be. I hope that this book will also encourage its readers to visit a natural history museum.
museum • natural history museum • museums
<I>Stuffed Animals and Pickled Heads: The Culture and Evolution of Natural History Museums</I> by Stephen T. Asma will intrigue anyone interested in how the modern natural history museum came to be. I hope that this book will also encourage its readers to visit a natural history museum.
museum • natural history museum • museums
Snoozeums and Museum Overnights
Even a kid who falls asleep in science class is likely to perk up at the idea of spending the night in a museum. Some even let the kids stay up all night.
snoozeums • museum overnights • museum events • overnight events • museums and children
Even a kid who falls asleep in science class is likely to perk up at the idea of spending the night in a museum. Some even let the kids stay up all night.
snoozeums • museum overnights • museum events • overnight events • museums and children
The San Diego Aerospace Museum
Spanning the wings of time, it's all here for the lovers of flight and space exploration
aerosummer • balboa park • gillespie field • museum • aviation
Spanning the wings of time, it's all here for the lovers of flight and space exploration
aerosummer • balboa park • gillespie field • museum • aviation
Chicago Free Holiday Trolley
Chicago offers a free holiday trolley serving the many major points of attraction in Chi-town during the Christmas season.
chicago christmas • city of chicago • free holiday trolley • chi-town attractions • xmas season
Chicago offers a free holiday trolley serving the many major points of attraction in Chi-town during the Christmas season.
chicago christmas • city of chicago • free holiday trolley • chi-town attractions • xmas season
Book Review: Ghosts of Tsavo
tsavo, africa, man-eater, man-eaters, lion, lions, tiger, tigers, patterson, caputo
<i>ghosts of tsavo</i> by philip caputo examines s • " made famous by the movie "the ghost and the dark
tsavo, africa, man-eater, man-eaters, lion, lions, tiger, tigers, patterson, caputo
<i>ghosts of tsavo</i> by philip caputo examines s • " made famous by the movie "the ghost and the dark
Mid to Late Cretaceous Dinosaurs Brookfield Zoo
Learn Mid to Late Cretaceous dinosaur facts about Deinonychus, Parasaurolophus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and visit Chicago Brookfield Zoo's animatronic dinosaurs.
brookfield zoo • dinosaurs alive • dinosaur fun facts • dinosaur picture • parasaurolophus dinosaur
Learn Mid to Late Cretaceous dinosaur facts about Deinonychus, Parasaurolophus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and visit Chicago Brookfield Zoo's animatronic dinosaurs.
brookfield zoo • dinosaurs alive • dinosaur fun facts • dinosaur picture • parasaurolophus dinosaur
Fossil Collecting Ethics I
Fossils are being sold, but they don't end up in museums where they can be enjoyed by everyone.
fossil • fossil collecting • fossil collection • fossil sales • ethics
Fossils are being sold, but they don't end up in museums where they can be enjoyed by everyone.
fossil • fossil collecting • fossil collection • fossil sales • ethics
Chicago, Illinois Birthplace of the Skyscraper
Sprawling lakeside Chicago is an ultra-modern metropolis with a down-home feel, combining the best of North America's most innovative and playful traditions.
chicago • skyscraper • architecture • museums • lakeview
Sprawling lakeside Chicago is an ultra-modern metropolis with a down-home feel, combining the best of North America's most innovative and playful traditions.
chicago • skyscraper • architecture • museums • lakeview
Archaeology for the Masses
A short introductory article about archaeology featuring the views of Dr. Anna Roosevelt.
archaeology • archaeologist • natural science • dig • discover
A short introductory article about archaeology featuring the views of Dr. Anna Roosevelt.
archaeology • archaeologist • natural science • dig • discover
Shedd Aquarium Chicago
The summer of 2009 welcomes home beluga whales, sea lions, dolphins and sea otters to the world's largest indoor aquarium, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
shedd aquarium chicago • what to see at shedd • chicago aquarium • where is shedd aquarium • cost shedd aquarium
The summer of 2009 welcomes home beluga whales, sea lions, dolphins and sea otters to the world's largest indoor aquarium, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
shedd aquarium chicago • what to see at shedd • chicago aquarium • where is shedd aquarium • cost shedd aquarium
The solved mystery of pearls
Pearls have been thrilling humans for centuries. Though, few are aware of the fact that these structures are the result of a mussel's reaction to an invader in its tissue.
pearl • mussel • parasite • culture • breeding
Pearls have been thrilling humans for centuries. Though, few are aware of the fact that these structures are the result of a mussel's reaction to an invader in its tissue.
pearl • mussel • parasite • culture • breeding
A Faith-Free Homeschool Education
Examples for secular and minority-faith parents seeking resources and materials for their children.
secular curriculums • banned books • journal keeping • homeschool field trips • educational web sites
Examples for secular and minority-faith parents seeking resources and materials for their children.
secular curriculums • banned books • journal keeping • homeschool field trips • educational web sites
Archeologists Discover 4,600 Year Old Pyramid In Peru
Until last month, it was believed that the great Egyptian pyramids pre-dated any pyramid in the Americas by at least 2,000 years. A recent discovery in the desert of Peru has changed all of that...
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Until last month, it was believed that the great Egyptian pyramids pre-dated any pyramid in the Americas by at least 2,000 years. A recent discovery in the desert of Peru has changed all of that...
pyramids peru egyptian pyramids ancient america ca
California's Hearst Castle
Far from the tasteless arriviste he's often portrayed as, W.R. Hearst was actually a thoughtful collector, as his assembled works at this California museum attest.
hearst castle • william randolph hearst • citizen kane xanadu • california museums • roman statuary
Far from the tasteless arriviste he's often portrayed as, W.R. Hearst was actually a thoughtful collector, as his assembled works at this California museum attest.
hearst castle • william randolph hearst • citizen kane xanadu • california museums • roman statuary
Chicago with Kids
Get trip advice and find cheap hotels in Chicago perfect for traveling with kids.
chicago with kids • cheap chicago vacation • cheap hotels in chicago • children’s activities in chicago • kid friendly restaurants in chicago
Get trip advice and find cheap hotels in Chicago perfect for traveling with kids.
chicago with kids • cheap chicago vacation • cheap hotels in chicago • children’s activities in chicago • kid friendly restaurants in chicago
Chicago: A City Of Gardens
If you’re looking for a place to visit that is full of conservatories, gardens and knowledgeable staff, don’t miss the city of Chicago.
chicago garden tour • gardens • garfield park conservatory • theobroma cacao • chicago botanical gardens
If you’re looking for a place to visit that is full of conservatories, gardens and knowledgeable staff, don’t miss the city of Chicago.
chicago garden tour • gardens • garfield park conservatory • theobroma cacao • chicago botanical gardens
Flights of Fancy at the National Air and Space Museum
From first flight to futuristic space technologies, the National Air and Space Museum is the place to go in Washington DC to get your flight fix.
flight • space • airplane • imax • washington dc
From first flight to futuristic space technologies, the National Air and Space Museum is the place to go in Washington DC to get your flight fix.
flight • space • airplane • imax • washington dc
Fossil Preparation I: In the Field
How do fossils go from the ground to the display case of a museum? Learn how in this series of articles.
fossil preparation • preparator • fossil
How do fossils go from the ground to the display case of a museum? Learn how in this series of articles.
fossil preparation • preparator • fossil
Galapagos Marine Iguana
These 'clumsy lizards' disgusted Darwin at first, but they are a good example of an island species adapting to its environment.
galapagos marine iguana • charles darwin evolution theory • charles darwin and galapagos wildlife • big idea big exhibition • darwin’s finches
These 'clumsy lizards' disgusted Darwin at first, but they are a good example of an island species adapting to its environment.
galapagos marine iguana • charles darwin evolution theory • charles darwin and galapagos wildlife • big idea big exhibition • darwin’s finches
Gallimimus, a New Look
Dinosaurs are in the News! Gallimimus gets a facelift!
gallimimus • theropod • dinosaur • dinosaurs • ornithomimidae
Dinosaurs are in the News! Gallimimus gets a facelift!
gallimimus • theropod • dinosaur • dinosaurs • ornithomimidae
Herrerasaurus: Dinosaur or Archosaur?
Herrerassaurus was believed to be one of the earliest dinosaurs.
herrerassaurus • archosaur • dinosaur • triassic period • paleontology
Herrerassaurus was believed to be one of the earliest dinosaurs.
herrerassaurus • archosaur • dinosaur • triassic period • paleontology
Public History--What Is It?
What is a Public Historian? What kinds of jobs do they do? What are the educational programs?
public history • history • employment • careers • jobs
What is a Public Historian? What kinds of jobs do they do? What are the educational programs?
public history • history • employment • careers • jobs
Smart Destinations Go Cards
Vacations can be stressful and pricey when travel includes popular US cities. Smart Destinations Go Cards help with travel plans and city attractions, and save money too.
smart destinations go cards • saves money overall monetary savings relax perfect • helps travels plans planned planning popular us ci • passes north america • visitors tourists majors chicago field hancock obs
Vacations can be stressful and pricey when travel includes popular US cities. Smart Destinations Go Cards help with travel plans and city attractions, and save money too.
smart destinations go cards • saves money overall monetary savings relax perfect • helps travels plans planned planning popular us ci • passes north america • visitors tourists majors chicago field hancock obs
Taste of Chicago Food Festival
Taste of Chicago runs from June 30 to July 8, 2007. The popular free festival attracts crowds who love food, music, entertainment, fireworks and fun.
chicago • illinois • fireworks • taste of chicago • food
Taste of Chicago runs from June 30 to July 8, 2007. The popular free festival attracts crowds who love food, music, entertainment, fireworks and fun.
chicago • illinois • fireworks • taste of chicago • food
Ten Tips for Tourists Visiting the Windy City
The Chicago Architecture Foundation leads a variety of tours in the Windy City, famous for skyscrapers. The CAF has complied a list of ten tips for a successful visit.
chicago illinois • chicago architecture foundation • windy city • walking tour • john hancock center
The Chicago Architecture Foundation leads a variety of tours in the Windy City, famous for skyscrapers. The CAF has complied a list of ten tips for a successful visit.
chicago illinois • chicago architecture foundation • windy city • walking tour • john hancock center
Things to Do in Seoul, South Korea
If you are visiting Seoul, South Korea, these are some must-see sights that should be on your list.
things to do in seoul • activities in south korea • korean barbecue • tea shops in seoul • buddhist temples
If you are visiting Seoul, South Korea, these are some must-see sights that should be on your list.
things to do in seoul • activities in south korea • korean barbecue • tea shops in seoul • buddhist temples
Where do Pearls Come From?
Sand may have nothing to do with pearl formation. Here are the new and old theories on why oysters make pearls and how oysters do it.
oysters make pearls • pearls • oysters • oysters create pearls • pearl oyster
Sand may have nothing to do with pearl formation. Here are the new and old theories on why oysters make pearls and how oysters do it.
oysters make pearls • pearls • oysters • oysters create pearls • pearl oyster
Chicago Navy Pier Excursion and Tour Boats
Excursion cruises from Navy Pier offer sightseeing, architecture, fireworks and dinner cruises. Boats on Lake Michigan have excellent views of the Chicago skyline.
city of chicago • windy city • navy pier • dinner cruises • excursion tour boats
Excursion cruises from Navy Pier offer sightseeing, architecture, fireworks and dinner cruises. Boats on Lake Michigan have excellent views of the Chicago skyline.
city of chicago • windy city • navy pier • dinner cruises • excursion tour boats
Did Tyrannosaurus Rex Die from Bird Disease?
The world's largest and fiercest dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus rex, might have been wiped out by parasites similar to those found in feral pigeons, a new study shows.
did tyrannosaurus rex die of bird disease • avian parasites may have defeated dinosaurs • dr steve salisbury’s study into t rex and trichomo • t rex ‘sue’ killed by pigeon disease • trichomonosis fatal to tyrannosaurs
The world's largest and fiercest dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus rex, might have been wiped out by parasites similar to those found in feral pigeons, a new study shows.
did tyrannosaurus rex die of bird disease • avian parasites may have defeated dinosaurs • dr steve salisbury’s study into t rex and trichomo • t rex ‘sue’ killed by pigeon disease • trichomonosis fatal to tyrannosaurs
Going Buggy
Encounter insects on their best behavior.
insects • bugs • insect exhibit • insect specimens • insect collections
Encounter insects on their best behavior.
insects • bugs • insect exhibit • insect specimens • insect collections
Holidays at Navy Pier Chicago
Navy PIer is located on Lake MIchigan in Chicago. The pier is adorned with lights, decorations and carnival rides fun for the entire family.
chicago christmas • navy pier • winter wonderfest • new year's eve • fireworks chicago
Navy PIer is located on Lake MIchigan in Chicago. The pier is adorned with lights, decorations and carnival rides fun for the entire family.
chicago christmas • navy pier • winter wonderfest • new year's eve • fireworks chicago
How Runners Choose a Destination Race
Runners often choose to schedule a vacation around the time and destination of a marathon. Several factors go into choosing a locale and timing of the race.
destination marathon • destination race • destination race travel • marathon race travel • family vacation travel
Runners often choose to schedule a vacation around the time and destination of a marathon. Several factors go into choosing a locale and timing of the race.
destination marathon • destination race • destination race travel • marathon race travel • family vacation travel
Investigate Earth Science
Ponder the forces that control the planet.
earth science • geology • rocks • minerals • gems
Ponder the forces that control the planet.
earth science • geology • rocks • minerals • gems
Korea's Kimchi
Kimchi (pron: kym - CHEE), or gimchi, could well be Korea's best known food. The fermented Chinese cabbage and chili dish is served with just about every meal in Korea.
kimchi • gimchi • korea • spicy cabbage • chilis
Kimchi (pron: kym - CHEE), or gimchi, could well be Korea's best known food. The fermented Chinese cabbage and chili dish is served with just about every meal in Korea.
kimchi • gimchi • korea • spicy cabbage • chilis
Marine Mammals II: The Pinnipeds
Another group of mammals that has adapted well to ocean life are the pinnipeds, the seals.
pinniped • seal • walrus • elephant seal
Another group of mammals that has adapted well to ocean life are the pinnipeds, the seals.
pinniped • seal • walrus • elephant seal
More Dinosaurs: Keeping up with the Science
Learn how museums played musical dinosaur heads and other professional blunders.
museums • exhibits • dinosaurs • fossils • apatosaurus
Learn how museums played musical dinosaur heads and other professional blunders.
museums • exhibits • dinosaurs • fossils • apatosaurus
Rats Changing with Environmental Changes
Studies into rat specimens from the past 100 years show differences in the animals' body shape and size, relating to changes in the climate and population density
climate change affects mammals • climate change affects rodents • rats changing with environmental changes • climate change causing rodents to change their sha • changes in rats are due to human population densit
Studies into rat specimens from the past 100 years show differences in the animals' body shape and size, relating to changes in the climate and population density
climate change affects mammals • climate change affects rodents • rats changing with environmental changes • climate change causing rodents to change their sha • changes in rats are due to human population densit
Sarcosuchus: The Supercroc
Sarcosuchus, also known as the SuperCroc, was a crocodile that might have eaten dinosaurs!
sarcosuchus • crocodile • crocodilian • alligator • gavial
Sarcosuchus, also known as the SuperCroc, was a crocodile that might have eaten dinosaurs!
sarcosuchus • crocodile • crocodilian • alligator • gavial
Summer Events Chicago Illinois
The Chicago Mayor's Office of Special Events has announced a number of spectacular events to enjoy this summer in Chicago. Illinois.
chicago • illinois • summer • events • movies
The Chicago Mayor's Office of Special Events has announced a number of spectacular events to enjoy this summer in Chicago. Illinois.
chicago • illinois • summer • events • movies
Summer in Chicago, Illinois
There's plenty to do in Chicago in the summer: Navy Pier, Taste of Chicago, Fireworks, Ravinia with lakefront views, music, food and festivals.
city of chicago • summer events • illinois festivals • navy pier • john hancock center
There's plenty to do in Chicago in the summer: Navy Pier, Taste of Chicago, Fireworks, Ravinia with lakefront views, music, food and festivals.
city of chicago • summer events • illinois festivals • navy pier • john hancock center
The Controversial "Hobbits" of Flores
The discovery of Homo floresiensis sparked furious debate over its place in the ancient human lineage.
hobbits • australopithecus afarensis • australopithecus africanus • human evolution • homo erectus
The discovery of Homo floresiensis sparked furious debate over its place in the ancient human lineage.
hobbits • australopithecus afarensis • australopithecus africanus • human evolution • homo erectus
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