A trophy found at an estate sale tells the story of a basketball team and a generation-long reaction against girlsโ and women’s sports.
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From the Marsh to the Stage
Nick Brichacek is a champion duck caller in Nebraska. He shares suggestions on how hunters can transition from the marsh to the stage.
Saloon-Smashing Carrie Nation in Nebraska
Starting in 1900, Carrie Nation became a household name for her fanatical opposition to alcohol. Read more about Nation’s crusade.
How tuberculosis ended public spitting
During the late 19th century, spittoons became a common feature of saloons, hotels, stores, banks and other places where adult men gathered.
At-risk Species Spotlight: Trumpeter Swan
The trumpeter swan recovery is one of the great recent conservation success stories. By the early 20th century, they were nearly extinct.
Wildlife Viewing in December
While viewing wildlife can be difficult in winter, looking for signs of wildlife is not. Winter is a great time to look for clues.