October 14, 2026
The Treaty of Waitangi: How Two Texts Shaped New Zealand’s Founding Document
Signed in 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi exists in English and Māori versions whose differences have shaped how New Zealand…
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September 21, 2026
Safer Choice: How a Federal Label Helps Households Read the Fine Print on Cleaning Products
The EPA’s Safer Choice program gives shoppers a practical way to compare household cleaners by looking beyond marketing claims and…
September 21, 2026
Home Energy Rebates: How a Federal Program Is Turning Efficiency Into a Household Resource
A new generation of federal home-energy rebates is moving from legislation into state-run programs, helping households plan upgrades that can…
September 21, 2026
The 1950 Census: How a Household Form Became a Time Machine for American Life
The newly accessible 1950 Census does more than count Americans. Its pages reveal where people lived, how homes were arranged,…
September 5, 2026
What Prescott Looked Like in 1901: A Map of the City’s Early Years
A 1901 Sanborn fire insurance map preserved by the Library of Congress offers a fascinating look at Prescott as it…
September 5, 2026
The Prescott Public Library: From a Wagon of Books to a Community Landmark
It Started With a Wagon Prescott’s public library story began long before the city had a permanent library building. According…