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Asa Ransom was one of Western New York's most intriguing—yet mysterious—early pioneers. We take a look back at his life and accomplishments.

Othniel Charles Marsh: Lockport’s Bone Warrior

Lockport-born Othniel Marsh was one of the late 19^th century's top paleontologists, but his feud with Edward Cope divided the scientific community and forever tarnished both men’s reputations.

A Gallery of Chautauqua County Painters, 1937-1959

Though not as well-known as a Burchfield or a Sisti, this quintet of mid-20th century artists found inspiration in Chautauqua County's pastoral landscapes, charting careers that are worthy of greater recognition.

Another Look: Masters of Earth, Mistresses of Heaven

Our regional cemeteries represent a unique combination of art gallery, history museum, architectural collection and park—all rolled into one.

Buffalo’s Humboldt Centennial

Alexander von Humboldt never visited Buffalo, yet the city pulled out all the stops to commemorate the centennial of this influential scientist’s birth.

Old Photo Album: The Allegany School of Natural History

The Allegany School of Natural History was an interesting partnership between the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences and Allegany State Park. Here we share some images from these early 1920s camps.

Old Photo Album: Western New York's Winters

Despite the warm start, Western New York has been no stranger to Old Man Winter. These photos from the early 20th century show how our region has embraced the cold months.

Western New York's First Farmers

Recent archaeological excavations by the Allegheny Valley Project in Cattaraugus County have shed some light on pre-contact Natives, but have also raised more questions about their lifestyle.

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