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The untold story of how America's Progressive-era war on smallpox sparked one of the great civil liberties battles of the twentieth century. At the turn of the last century, a powerful smallpox epidemic swept the United States from coast to coast. The age-old disease spread swiftly through an...

In the middle of the second century AD, Rome was at its prosperous and powerful apex. The emperor Marcus Aurelius reigned over a vast territory that stretched from Britain to Egypt. The Roman-made peace, or Pax Romana, seemed to be permanent. Then, apparently out of nowhere, a sudden sickness struck the legions and laid waste to cities, including Rome itself. This fast-spreading disease, known now as the Antonine plague, may have been history’s first pandemic. Soon after its arrival, the Empire began its downward trajectory toward decline and fall.

It is the twelve days of Christmas, and Mrs. Tiffany Lathrop is happily juggling her duties as a new mother and a librarian to Catharine, the Duchess of Beaufort. Her employer receives a mysterious letter from an old paramour, the Marquess of Harwood, who is the biological father of Catharine’s son. He promises to leave his estate and fortune to Beau if he can see the boy before he dies.

Country of Poxes is the story of land theft in North America through three diseases: syphilis, smallpox and tuberculosis. These infectious diseases reveal that medical care, widely considered a magnanimous cornerstone of the Canadian state, developed in lockstep with colonial control over Indigenous land and life.

The Pox & Puss Podcast. Appalachian Trail. Since 2012.

Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. When Isadora's teacher announces the class are having a maths test on Monday, Isadora gets a nervous feeling in her tummy. She really doesn't like tests ... or maths! Maybe, Isadora could pretend to be ill so she can stay at home instead? Isadora calls her naughty cousin Mirabelle for help and she gives her a spell that will help Isadora get out of the test.

M-Pox, formerly known as monkeypox, has emerged as a significant global health concern, with its roots tracing back to 1958 when it was first identified in monkeys used for research. Despite its name, M-Pox is primarily a zoonotic virus that can jump from animals to humans, with rodents and other small mammals being the primary reservoirs. The disease, caused by the monkeypox virus, belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus, which also includes the variola virus, responsible for smallpox. Though M-Pox shares some similarities with smallpox, it is generally less severe, with a lower mortality rate. ...

Welcome to 'Monkey Pox 411,' the podcast that breaks down the complexities of the monkeypox virus into easy-to-understand, practical information. Hosted by public health advocate Sarah Johnson, this show is designed for the everyday person who wants to stay informed and safe. Each episode features interviews with medical experts, tips on prevention, and real-life stories from those who have encountered the virus.Learn about the origins of monkeypox, how it spreads, and what symptoms to watch out for. We'll also guide you through the steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones, ...

Der angesehene Informatiker und KI-Experte entführt die Leser in seinem fesselnden Buch "42" in eine alternative Vergangenheit der Menschheit. Mit einer einzigartigen Herangehensweise versucht das Buch das bekannte Rätsel zu lösen: Was ist die Frage, wenn die Antwort "42" lautet? Oder wenn die Antwort "das Universum" ist? Dabei sucht es nicht nur nach den passenden Fragen, sondern auch nach weiteren faszinierenden Antworten.

Als renommierter Informatiker und KI-Experte entführt der Autor in diesem fesselnden Buch die Leser in eine mögliche Zukunft der Menschheit. Ängste, die immer mehr Menschen heimsuchen, werden hier Realität: KI-Systeme erhalten unerwartet starke Verbündete in Form von freiwilligen Cyborgs - Menschen, die bereitwillig einen Chip in ihr Gehirn eingepflanzt haben. Doch wer wird die Kontrolle behalten? Begleiten Sie Mike, Cynthia und Charly auf ihrer spannenden Reise durch eine Welt, in der die Grenzen zwischen Mensch und Technologie verschwimmen und die Zukunft der Menschheit auf dem Spiel steht.

Even when surprises come from all directions, Amber Brown is always bold, bright, and colorful. #Amber Brown is out now on Apple TV+ It's finally summer and Amber Brown is going to London to visit her aunt Pam and then to Paris to visit with her father. She is one excited kid before she goes...

Mpox is more than a virus; it's a story about the health of the LGBTQIA+ community - Listen nowWhat the Pox? Is the information and support I wish I had at my disposal when I was going through Mpox (Monkeypox). It's also a documentary investigation into the Mpox outbreak with science, stories and resources all shared without stigma or shame. Listen to understand:What we know about the virus, and how it spreadsWhy we feel shame and stigma about catching itWhat the parallels are with the HIV outbreak in the 80sWhy this sits in a bigger picture with conversations about queer sex and ...