In China, Searching for Mysterious Gaps in the Family Tree
China’s revolution made it difficult for Chinese abroad to stay in contact with their families. Now many in the diaspora are searching for their roots.
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Atlas Obscura
Published: Dec 15, 2016
Length: 19 minutes (4,867 words)
My Great-Great-Aunt Discovered Francium. And It Killed Her.
On the life of Marguerite Perey, the personal technician for Marie Curie, who sacrificed her life studying radiochemistry.
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The New York Times
Published: Dec 3, 2014
Length: 14 minutes (3,575 words)