History is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs. It encompasses the analysis and interpretation of records, documents, artifacts, and oral traditions to understand and explain how societies have evolved over time. History can be broken down into various fields, including political, social, economic, cultural, and military history, each focusing on different aspects of human experience. Historians utilize these materials and methodologies to craft narratives about past events, assessing their significance and impact on the present and future. The discipline seeks not only to recount what happened but also to discern patterns, causes, and consequences of events, thus providing context for contemporary issues.
In a remarkable display of commitment to conservation and education, BYU alumni Nate and Sheryl Arrington have donated a collection of rare extinct bird specimens to the Bean Life Science…
Pigeon trainer John Fredrichs has dedicated decades to the intricate world of homing pigeons. Growing up in Mankato, he acquired his skills from an uncle deeply involved in racing these…
The delicate balance between cultural heritage and modernity is vividly illustrated in the life of a community near the ancient archaeological site of Harappa in Pakistan. In the Indus River…
Recent research has shed light on two newly identified bird species that coexisted with iconic dinosaurs in what is now the western United States during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately…