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Recently I sent a very dear friend a Kindle copy of Louise Erdrich’s most recent novel, “The Round House.” more
As founder and chairman of Microsoft, the world’s largest computer software company, Bill Gates thinks big, but when it comes to history, he thinks really, really big. more
There’s something about the beach, the place where the land ends and the eternity of the sea begins, that lends itself to quiet reminiscence. Given this, it is not surprising that the Long Beach boardwalk is studded with monuments, tributes and commemorations. more
If you have walked, driven, pedaled a bike or rowed your boat on Long Island in the last decade, you’ve likely noticed that there are a lot of geese around. They inhabit golf courses, sports fields, playgrounds, lakes, ponds and every place in between. But where did all these geese come from? What’s being done to control their population? Why don’t they fly south for the winter? Or just fly south for good? In short, what’s the deal with the geese? more
The history of agriculture can be traced back to at least 10,000 years, when primitive people found the need to supplement their meat-eating diet with plants. They found that this food could be … more
Imagine a Western Civilization textbook without chapters on ancient Egypt or the Roman Empire. Imagine a World History reading list that included no books on China. more
Distant shore you dreamed from a far-off land Before you waved away all you knew Lifted anchor, set sail – Bright star above to guide more
Spring fever has arrived, and with it, Earth Day on Friday, while families are occupied with school break. There’s much going on throughout the area, including Earth Day celebrations, to keep the kids happily occupied for the remainder of the spring recess. more
The Herald recently published two articles by Scott Brinton on Booker T. Gibson, a music educator from North Merrick, “Breaking racial barriers at every turn” (Dec. 2-9) and “Booker T. Gibson, … more
Dr. Henry Kiernan, superintendent of the Bellmore-Merrick school district, first brought the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History's Affiliate School Program to Mepham, Calhoun and John F. Kennedy high schools four years ago. more
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