November 1, 2003 Buckskin Diplomacy The objects Lewis and Clark acquired in negotiations with Indian nations have much to say. by Christopher Reed From The November-December 2003 Issue Published in the November-December 2003 print issue in the Features section. Read more articles by Christopher Reed Most popular An animal’s journey from grief to love shows how much humans need each other, too. The Secrets of Haiti’s Living Dead A Harvard botanist investigates mystic potions, voodoo rites, and the making of zombies. He was Harvard’s quintessential people person Explore More From Current Issue Science There’s a growing movement to curb light pollution. It starts on your front porch. How Katie O’Dair makes kings, comedians, and parents feel welcome on campus. Museums & Collections Science and art capture the microscopic natural world.