THE steel used in hacksaw blades is well adapted for making knives, as it can be ground to a good keen edge that stands up well under usage. The knife shown in the illustration was made from a ...

Was William Hornaday a hero or villain in the story of American Buffalo? What happened in 19th century society to allow the mass extinction or near mass extinction of so many animals? How did ...

Finally, I used two electric knives to carve ham, slice turkey breast from the bone, and attempt to break down a turkey carcass. The knife is super sharp. Right out of the box, its stamped blade ...

There are a lot of tools and equipment in a kitchen, but most chefs will tell you that a good chef's knife is the most important one. However, finding a good one isn't the easiest task.

The knives are stored in a handmade knife block made from American black walnut, stainless steel and goat leather. We loved the contrast between the heavy knife block and the featherlike feel of ...

The spirit of a people, a story of resilience. A mythic, majestic species - and a symbol of the struggle between Native Americans and new settlers. From director Ken Burns. Show more The dramatic ...

The best chef's knife can be used for almost every kitchen cutting task. We've tested the most popular chef's knives from well-known brands, including Global, Lakeland, ProCook and Robert Welch, ...

Explores some of the most famous landscapes, charting the origin of the animal, its importance to the Native Americans and the Great Plains landscape, its impending extinction and the struggles to ...

America’s national mammal, once numbering millions, is driven to near extinction. The American Buffalo premieres on PBS stations starting Monday, Oct. 16 at 8 pm ET. Television broadcast air ...

Our purpose: to watch a 59-minute pre-screening of The American Buffalo, the newest documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns and his longtime collaborator Dayton Duncan. circa 1930 ...

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American Councils has administered grants in support of research in a range of disciplines and geographies for over 30 years. Through a strong presence overseas and a network of scholars and ...