Amy Briggs

Washington, D.C., United States

Executive Editor at National Geographic

Executive Editor, National Geographic HISTORY magazine; Co-host, Overheard @ National Geographic; Also watches too much television

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What Hollywood gets wrong-and right-about Roman gladiators

Nov 20, 2024 | nationalgeographic.com | Amy Briggs

Gladiators seem to be made for the cinema. Strong warriors armed with exotic weapons fighting one-on-one in the Colosseum as emperors and nobles look on. These clashes have become a staple of any story set in imperial Rome, contrasting the brute strength of these fighters and the pampered decadence of the elite. The full story of gladiators in the Roman Empire continues to expand as new discoveries come to light through archaeology.
These ancient texts were unreadable. Now technology is decoding them

Apr 16, 2024 | nationalgeographic.com | Amy Briggs

People write down lots of things—from epic poems and sacred texts to tax decrees and shopping lists. But these things are of little use to anyone if they can’t be read. Broken tablets, fragile scrolls, or coded manuscripts have intrigued scholars for centuries. Many devoted countless hours to decoding past people's scribblings. Thanks to them, humanity has compiled a massive knowledge base of writing systems and languages. But some texts still elude our understanding.
How to tackle the Earth's significant space debris problem

Mar 23, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Amy Briggs

Space debris is a huge problem. The first piece of space debris came from the launch of Sputnik in 1957. Since that day, many objects have joined Sputnik in orbit, with the potential to collide with other debris and working satellites. or signup to continue readingSee subscription optionsWhen objects collide in space, it creates more debris.
How to tackle the Earth's significant space debris problem

Mar 23, 2024 | illawarramercury.com.au | Amy Briggs

Space debris is a huge problem. The first piece of space debris came from the launch of Sputnik in 1957. Since that day, many objects have joined Sputnik in orbit, with the potential to collide with other debris and working satellites. or signup to continue readingSee subscription optionsWhen objects collide in space, it creates more debris.
How to tackle the Earth's significant space debris problem

Mar 23, 2024 | newcastleherald.com.au | Amy Briggs

Space debris is a huge problem. The first piece of space debris came from the launch of Sputnik in 1957. Since that day, many objects have joined Sputnik in orbit, with the potential to collide with other debris and working satellites. or signup to continue readingSee subscription optionsWhen objects collide in space, it creates more debris.
Harriet Tubman, the spy: uncovering her secret Civil War missions

Feb 7, 2024 | nationalgeographic.com | Amy Briggs

Any student of American history is no stranger to Harriet Tubman. Called the Moses of Her People, Tubman famously escaped slavery herself in 1849 and then returned to guide family and friends to freedom along the Underground Railroad. She freed dozens of people through her work in the 1850s. Perhaps her most significant, but less celebrated, contributions came during the Civil War, when she worked for the Union as a nurse, soldier, and spy.
Wake-up songs for NASA astronauts: Top hits from each space program

Feb 3, 2024 | dailyadvertiser.com.au | Amy Briggs

Many of us wake up in the morning to a blaring alarm clock or our favourite song. or signup to continue readingSee subscription optionsFor the vast majority of NASA programs, astronauts have been awoken by different songs specially curated by Houston and sometimes their families. Songs have been played for different reasons, some with parody lyrics to match the theme of the day, others being special requests and messages from famous musicians. Here are the top hits from each program.
Wake-up songs for NASA astronauts: Top hits from each space program

Feb 3, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Amy Briggs

Many of us wake up in the morning to a blaring alarm clock or our favourite song. or signup to continue readingSee subscription optionsFor the vast majority of NASA programs, astronauts have been awoken by different songs specially curated by Houston and sometimes their families. Songs have been played for different reasons, some with parody lyrics to match the theme of the day, others being special requests and messages from famous musicians. Here are the top hits from each program.
Wake-up songs for NASA astronauts: Top hits from each space program

Feb 3, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Amy Briggs

Many of us wake up in the morning to a blaring alarm clock or our favourite song. or signup to continue readingSee subscription optionsFor the vast majority of NASA programs, astronauts have been awoken by different songs specially curated by Houston and sometimes their families. Songs have been played for different reasons, some with parody lyrics to match the theme of the day, others being special requests and messages from famous musicians. Here are the top hits from each program.
Wake-up songs for NASA astronauts: Top hits from each space program

Feb 3, 2024 | thecourier.com.au | Amy Briggs

Many of us wake up in the morning to a blaring alarm clock or our favourite song. For the vast majority of NASA programs, astronauts have been awoken by different songs specially curated by Houston and sometimes their families. Songs have been played for different reasons, some with parody lyrics to match the theme of the day, others being special requests and messages from famous musicians. Here are the top hits from each program.

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