Walker’s office tried to keep a low profile on his first post-election visit to Southwest Alaska amid high interest in a case that could reshape jurisdiction on Alaska Native lands.
History
How Percy Shelley Stirred His Politics Into His Teacup
In 19th century Britain, keeping sugar out of tea became a political statement against slavery. The sugar boycott was no easy choice for the radical poet, who hated slavery but loved tea.
The Golden Age Of Cocktails: When Americans Learned To Love Mixed Drinks
The Manhattan, the daiquiri, the martini. These classic cocktails were all born between the 1860s and Prohibition, an era when American bartending got inventive — and theatrical.
2 Gene Studies Suggest First Migrants To Americas A Complex Mix
Scientists assume a wave of people from what’s now Siberia crossed into North America via Alaska, maybe 23,000 years ago. Genetics support that, but may also suggest another wave from Australasia.
12 Lost American Slangisms From The 1800s
Today’s lingo seems creative, but slang in 19th century America was every bit as colorful.
After 54 Years, The U.S. And Cuba Formally Restore Ties
Cuba and the U.S. now have embassies in Washington and Havana. The Cuban flag now flies in D.C.; Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Havana later this summer to raise the American flag there.