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Meilan Solly
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Senior Associate Digital Editor, History, Smithsonian Magazine
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., United States
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Health , Politics, History, Architecture and Design , Culture, Ethics
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Five Ways Pope Francis, Religious Leader Who Pushed to Modernize the Catholic Church, Was a Man of Firsts
By Christopher Parker Verified, Meilan Solly Verified| Smithsonian Magazine Verified The pontiff, who died on Easter Monday at age 88, strived to make the church more inclusive. But critics believed his reforms either went too far or not far enough When Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 12 years old, he sent a love letter to a girl named Amalia, promising to buy her a house with a red roof and white walls when they eventually got married. Unfortunately for the lovestruck preteen, Amalia’s father refused to let the burgeoning romance continue.
By Meilan Solly Verified| Smithsonian Magazine Verified A new exhibition at the Wiener Holocaust Library in London chronicles the German camp complex’s history, from its origins housing prisoners of war to its afterlife holding displaced persons In the final months of World War II, as the Allies advanced on Berlin, the Nazis evacuated tens of thousands of Jewish prisoners from concentration camps in Central and Eastern Europe to Bergen-Belsen, a camp in northern Germany.
Carrots Can't Help You See in the Dark. Here's How a World War II Propaganda Campaign Popularized the Myth
By K. Annabelle Smith, Meilan Solly Verified| Smithsonian Magazine Verified The British government claimed that eating carrots helped its fighter pilots shoot down German planes at night. In truth, the Royal Air Force relied on top-secret radar Research suggests that eating carrots can boost eye health—but these gains come with caveats. As John Stolarczyk, curator of the virtual World Carrot Museum, told Smithsonian magazine in 2013, the science has been stretched into a pervasive myth: that carrots boast a vegetable superpower, improving nighttime vision.
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Smithsonian Magazine
Smithsonian Magazine is a publication that showcases the diverse interests and research areas of the Smithsonian Institution, a major museum and research complex. The magazine offers in-depth articles on topics such as science, history, art, popular culture, and innovation, providing a unique perspective on the world. Available in both digital and print formats, Smithsonian Magazine serves a broad audience eager to explore various subjects. It features educational content that aligns with the Smithsonian's mission to increase knowledge and understanding among the public. The magazine draws from the extensive resources of the Smithsonian Institution, including its museums and research facilities, to deliver insightful and engaging content.
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