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Climate history may explain empires' fall (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

An analysis of rings on a stalagmite from a cave near Jerusalem reveals a drier climate in the region at a time in history when the Roman and Byzantine empires were in decline, scientists reported on Thursday.

Vikings may be Lions' last chance to not make history (Los Angeles Times)

A solid 0-11, Detroit is a good pick to make the winless 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers look good. A year ago, when it looked as if the Miami Dolphins were careening toward the first 0-16 season in NFL history, they evoked a somewhat unusual sentiment from some of the 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Geneva History Center hosts author Olszowski (Kane County Chronicle)

GENEVA – Author Gina Olszowksi will discuss her book, "Now Coming to a Town Near You," at noon Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St.

Vt History Expo cancelled for 2009 (Boston Globe)

The Vermont Historical Society is canceling the 2009 Vermont History Expo because of financial woes caused by the current economic slowdown and other considerations.

Folk art meets tragic history (Lancaster Online)

Christian Herr has a story to tell — in fact, he has a history to put down in pen, ink and paint.The Lancaster resident has started to blend his fine art background with elements of folk art and historical symbols in his first solo exhibit, "New Strings," at the Parlor gallery.Herr has taken s...