When I came across a ca. 1837 catalog of the library of the Boston Society of Natural History (BSNH) in the BPL's collection, I was immediately fascinated. Here, in a numbered list of 314 items, was a picture of the state and availability of scientific knowledge in the City of Boston in the first half…
Mountain Lions of Massachusetts
Populations and subspecies of mountain lions once ranged across the length and breadth of both American continents, but from the moment Europeans set foot on North America, the presence of mountain lions in Massachusetts has rarely risen above the level of rumor.
Climate Preparedness Week 2021
September 24-30 is Climate Preparedness Week. Read on to find ways to learn, engage, and connect with others around this critical issue. Together, we can find paths to prepare and adapt to the impacts of this phenomenon in a way that is thoughtful, just, equitable, and respectful of all beings.
The Story of AX6587, Boston’s Most Famous Manx Shearwater
A Fateful Meeting In late spring 1952, a bird whose leg-ring read AX6587 had a fateful meeting with a Bostonian named Rosario Mazzeo. The bird was a Manx shearwater, a species of seabird related to the more well-known albatrosses, and Mazzeo was a clarinetist and personnel manager for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Their lives…
Digging Deeper, Growing Stronger: Learn More About a Subject
What would you like to learn about? When hot weather approaches, it's time to start thinking about what you'll read this summer! Our theme for Adult Summer Reading 2021 is "Digging Deeper, Growing Stronger," and you can learn more about the challenges and prizes on our website. Keep in mind that Adult Summer Reading is…
The Secret History of 700 Boylston Street
Before the Johnson building, Harvard Medical School was at 700 Boylston. This post explores one of the controversial practices at the school: vivisection
‘Inexpressibly Offensive:’ The Brighton Abattoir, Part III
Part 3 of a series that reviews the treatment of livestock through the lens of a slaughterhouse in Brighton, in the 1800s.
‘Steers Shot Down in the Streets of Brighton’ : The Brighton Abattoir, Part II
Part 2 of a series that reviews the treatment of livestock in the 1800s through the lens of a slaughterhouse in Brighton.
‘Reckless Barbarity Toward Animals’ : The Brighton Abattoir, Part I
This post reviews the treatment of livestock in the 19th century through the lens of the Brighton Abbittoir, a slaughterhouse in Brighton.
Surviving the Winter, Animal Style
Winter is the toughest season in Boston. But the animals in our region manage to survive without the benefit of heated homes, learn more about how they do it
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