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The British government claimed that eating carrots helped its fighter pilots shoot down German planes at night. In truth, the ...

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Newly released report chronicles innovative programs and partnerships that bring Smithsonian learning to communities across ...

A small metal stamp discovered on a Danish island bears many similarities to the iconic seventh-century helmet ...

The graveyard of Liternum, near Naples, was in use between the first century B.C.E. and the third century C.E.

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Chemical analyses revealed wine residue on both expensive goblets and common cups unearthed among the legendary city's ruins ...

At the New England Aquarium, the geriatric birds can now enjoy a quieter, calmer setting with an emphasis on personalized ...

In his latest book, journalist and historian Clay Risen explores how the House Un-American Activities Committee and Senator ...

After his plane was shot down, Glenn H. Hodak was sent to a military prison in Tokyo, where he was killed by U.S. firebombing ...