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The Gory Truth: When People Ate Mummies for Medicine
Archaeologists attend the unwrapping of the mummy of Ta-Uza-Ra, a priestess of Amon , in this late 19th century oil pa…
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🕷️ The Uninvited Guests: Pests That Plagued Colonial America
Bridgeman via Getty Images When we think of Colonial America, images of hearty pioneers, rustic log cabins, and the pur…
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The Mysterious Stone Spheres of Costa Rica: Ancient Artifacts Still Baffle Experts
Hidden in the Jungle: Discovery of the Stone Spheres Deep in Costa Rica’s lush Diquis Delta, an extraordinary discov…
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Ninjas: From Shadowy Spies to Global Pop Culture Icons
They moved like shadows through the night, skilled in deception, sabotage, and disguise. But the story of the Japanese …
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The Royal Observatory Greenwich: 350 Years at the Heart of Modern Astronomy
An historical painting showcases the iconic Royal Observatory Greenwich , a monumental site celebrating its 350th Anniv…
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How Did Ramesses II Die — And Did His 100+ Children Fight for the Throne?
Giant Bust of Ramesses II, Ancient Egypt's Longest-Reigning Pharaoh A colossal statue of Ramesses II, who ruled Eg…
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Protecting the Moon’s Historic Sites: Why Lunar Heritage Needs Urgent Global Action
Can We Protect Historical Sites on the Moon Before It's Too Late? As humanity gears up for a new era of lunar ex…
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Century-Old U.S. Submarine Found Remarkably Intact Off San Diego Coast
Digitally Reconstructed Image of U.S. Submarine F-1 Wreck Near San Diego Seafloor A high-resolution digital reconstr…
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Why the Red Poppy Became a Global Symbol of Remembrance
The Flower That Grew from War-Torn Soil World War I left deep scars on both the human spirit and the landscapes of E…
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Why Do Popes Change Their Names? A Tradition of Symbolism and Transformation
Getty Images Since 533, when Pope John II became the first pope to adopt a new name, the tradition of popes changing …