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Natalie Zarrelli

Natalie Zarrelli covers history, science, culture, myths, medicine, and feminism in various combinations from Brooklyn, NY. Her work has appeared on History, Atlas Obscura, Gizmodo, and other places on and off the internet, along with her drawings, performances, and sculptures.

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