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War and Piece

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War and Piece — War and Piece

Within the Smithsonian's collections exists a telltale trace of the weapon that would change the world forever

What to Know About the Amazon Rainforest Fires — What to Know About the Amazon Rainforest Fires

Experts say the majority of blazes were set by farmers hoping to clear land for agricultural endeavors

The Titanic Is Being Reclaimed by the Sea — The Titanic Is Being Reclaimed by the Sea

The first manned survey of the ship in 14 years reveals parts of the vessel have rusted away, including the crow's nest, captain's quarters and poop deck

Edmonia Lewis, the Sculptor, Who Broke the Mold — Edmonia Lewis, the Sculptor, Who Broke the Mold

As the orphaned child of a black father and a Native-American mother, Lewis rewrote the 19th-century definition of sculptor

The New Treasures of Pompeii — The New Treasures of Pompeii

From gorgeous artworks to grimacing corpses, archaeologists are still uncovering the truth about life—and death—in the doomed city

Oldest Stegosaurus Fossil Unearthed in Morocco — Oldest Stegosaurus Fossil Unearthed in Morocco

The new fossil suggests the dinos were around longer and roamed further than previously believed

Why Roman Soldiers Were Pretty Scared of Britain — Why Roman Soldiers Were Pretty Scared of Britain

At the start of the first millennium, the Roman empire set its sight on invading Britain. There was just one problem: Roman soldiers were absolutely terrified of the place

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