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Halley Brown

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Washington, D.C.
As seen in: National Geographic, MSN, Vox
Covers:  History, race, gender, culture, science
video journalist, producer @natgeo formerly @voxdotcom video she/her/hers
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Beavers to the rescue

Beavers to the rescue

National Geographic — Beaver dams do more than manage water—they support entire ecosystems, earning beavers a reputation as true climate champions. Yet, human activity continues to threaten their survival. Learn more about these semi-aquatic rodents, their habitats, and the dangers they face at the 🔗 in bio.
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The Dawn Chorus

The Dawn Chorus

National Geographic — The dawn chorus is the burst of birdsong that erupts just before dawn. 🎶 But why do birds all over the world start singing at this time, and why is it louder in the spring? Learn more about the dawn chorus at the 🔗 in bio.
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The Great Emu Wars

The Great Emu Wars

National Geographic — In 1932, Australia went to war against 20,000 emus. And lost. Learn more about how this surreal military campaign started, and how the emus won just by being emus at the 🔗 in bio.
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Notre Dame Restoration

Notre Dame Restoration

National Geographic — It’s been more than five years since Notre Dame was damaged by fire, and after a remarkable restoration, it’s reopening its doors on December 8. We had exclusive access to witness how a team of architects and artisans restored Notre Dame to its former glory, through the eyes of Nat Geo photographer Tomas van Houtryve and senior artist Fernando Gomez Baptista. Uncover more at the 🔗 in bio.
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Linen's ancient past

Linen's ancient past

National Geographic — Linen is an ancient fabric that has been favored for centuries, and it continues to gain popularity today—especially in summer.
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Uranium Fever

Uranium Fever

National Geographic — Ever heard of the U.S.’s Uranium Gold Rush? It was a time when citizens flocked to America's West Coast with nothing more than a Geiger counter and a dream—discovering new sources of the radioactive element and getting rich in the process.
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Queer history in ancient China

Queer history in ancient China

National Geographic — Did you know many Chinese emperors had male companions? Dating back centuries, queer relationships can be found throughout Chinese history. But how much do we actually know about them?
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The secret language of stamps

The secret language of stamps

National Geographic — When correctly placed, stamps play a critical role in our postage system. But do you know the hidden meanings behind misplaced stamps?
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Controversial portraits throughout history

Controversial portraits throughout history

National Geographic — From medieval monarchs to modern-day rulers, discover some of the most controversial portraits throughout history at the 🔗 in our bio.
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Regency era scandals

Regency era scandals

National Geographic — Think dating apps are tiring? 😪 Try avoiding a scandal in the British Regency era.
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More Earthquakes?

More Earthquakes?

National Geographic —
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The tragic story of this famous meteorite

The tragic story of this famous meteorite

Vox Video — And the boy who fought the museum that took everything from him.
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2023, in 7 minutes

2023, in 7 minutes

Vox Video — The year's already over? Let's look back.
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The Hesitant Fiancée, explained

The Hesitant Fiancée, explained

Vox on Tiktok — This viral painting, explained in 60 seconds.
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How China is designing flood-resistant cities

How China is designing flood-resistant cities

Vox Video — Pilot cities in China are reimagining urban design in the face of the climate crisis. These "sponge city" designs resist floods and increase biodiversity to help us adapt to a changing climate.
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So long DC pandas

So long DC pandas

Vox on Tiktok — The National Zoo has a long relationship with giant pandas - but in December, the three pandas that call DC home are leaving for China. Vox producer @halley headed to the Zoo to learn more and say goodbye.
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The anti-racist town in the American South, explained

The anti-racist town in the American South, explained

Vox video — In the 1960s, Floyd B. McKissick, a prolific civil rights activist, embarked on an ambitious idea: What if Black Americans could build and lead their own city? A place centered on the idea of racial equality and economic power, where everyone, especially people of color and the poor, could thrive? That idea turned into Soul City, North Carolina: the Black-led, capitalist utopia that almost came to be.
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Baby name data, explained

Baby name data, explained

Vox on Tiktok — Popular names aren't as popular as they used to be. Let's take a look at some name data to explain why.
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The day women shut down Iceland

The day women shut down Iceland

Vox Video — Iceland passed its first Gender Equality Act soon after 90 percent of women across the country shut it down by refusing to work and going on strike.
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How flight attendants changed the airline industry

How flight attendants changed the airline industry

Vox Video — 1960s-era flight attendants fought against strict hiring policies that discriminated based on race, age, weight, and marriage status. They changed the airline industry forever.
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How Palestinians were expelled from their homes

How Palestinians were expelled from their homes

Vox video — Around the time that Israelis celebrate Independence Day, Palestinians commemorate "The Nakba," or "The Catastrophe." The Nakba was a series of events, centered around 1948, that expelled hundreds of thousands Palestinians from their homeland and killed thousands.
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Should we reflect sunlight to cool the planet?

Should we reflect sunlight to cool the planet?

Vox video — Solar geoengineering might help lower temps, but it's a controversial approach. Subscribe and turn on notifications.
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Why China's population is shrinking

Why China's population is shrinking

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Ozempic is a game-changer. Here's how it works.

Ozempic is a game-changer. Here's how it works.

Vox video — Ozempic, a medication developed to manage type 2 diabetes, has been in the news a lot lately because of one of its signature side effects: drastic weight loss.
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