Why Is 18 Considered the Age of Adulthood in America?
For most of history, adulthood began at 21... not 18. Discover why that changed and why 21 is still the legal age for things like drinking.
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Explore the intersections of history and astronomy. Discover events, stories, and more.
For most of history, adulthood began at 21... not 18. Discover why that changed and why 21 is still the legal age for things like drinking.
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During the teenage years, teens start to see their parents differently. This change happens for many reasons that affect how teens interact with their parents.
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In the 1920s, a groundbreaking discovery by Edwin Hubble, revealed the Andromeda Galaxy, proving that our universe is filled with galaxies beyond the Milky Way.
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Veterans Day, observed on Nov 11, honors all U.S. military veterans. Initially, Armistice Day, marking WWI's end, it now celebrates veterans from all wars.
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The short answer is that sunlight gets scattered when it hits our atmosphere. Blue light has the shortest wavelength, so it bounces around the atmosphere.
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Andromeda is on a collision course with the Milky Way galaxy. The resulting 'Milkdromeda' will be an elliptical super galaxy; or will it?
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Exoplanets are any planet not orbiting our sun. They are typically found orbiting other stars, but many exoplanets drift through space without a star.
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Read about the true story of the Battle for Castle Itter, where U.S. soldiers, German defectors, and French prisoners fought side by side against the SS.
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Hubble was simply an idea for decades. The stars had to align before the telescope came to fruition—a look at how the telescope finally saw the light of day.
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The story of humanity is written in the stars and across time. From ancient civilizations to the vast reaches of space, every moment leaves its mark, shaping our understanding of the past and the universe beyond.
At Stellar History, I bring these stories to life—blending history and astronomy into engaging, easy-to-enjoy reads. Whether uncovering the lessons of history or exploring the wonders of the cosmos, each article is crafted to entertain, inform, and inspire.
Welcome to Stellar History, where history meets the stars.