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The Ten Best History Books of 2020

Our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and help explain how the country got to where it is today

Animals Are Using Utah's Largest Wildlife Overpass

The state will conduct a full analysis of the bridge after three to five years, but early results are promising

Twelve Enduring Places Around the World

From Smithsonian Books, towering temples, dramatic works of art and early settlements that have stood the test of time

Huge Collection of 12,000-Year-Old Rock Art Found

The images—heralded by researchers as "the Sistine Chapel of the ancients"—depict animals, humans and geometric patterns

The Ten Best STEM Toys to Give as Gifts in 2020

Tested and reviewed by engineers, these top picks make coding, robotics and engineering more accessible than ever

How the Titanic Sinking Became Fake News

Hours after the Titanic sank, news organizations latched onto a telegraph message that seemed to say that the ship and all its passengers had been rescued. It would turn out to be a tragic case of fake news

The Ten Best History Books of 2020 — The Ten Best History Books of 2020

Our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and help explain how the country got to where it is today

Animals Are Using Utah's Largest Wildlife Overpass — Animals Are Using Utah's Largest Wildlife Overpass

The state will conduct a full analysis of the bridge after three to five years, but early results are promising

Twelve Enduring Places Around the World — Twelve Enduring Places Around the World

From Smithsonian Books, towering temples, dramatic works of art and early settlements that have stood the test of time

Huge Collection of 12,000-Year-Old Rock Art Found — Huge Collection of 12,000-Year-Old Rock Art Found

The images—heralded by researchers as "the Sistine Chapel of the ancients"—depict animals, humans and geometric patterns

The Ten Best STEM Toys to Give as Gifts in 2020 — The Ten Best STEM Toys to Give as Gifts in 2020

Tested and reviewed by engineers, these top picks make coding, robotics and engineering more accessible than ever

How the Titanic Sinking Became Fake News — How the Titanic Sinking Became Fake News

Hours after the Titanic sank, news organizations latched onto a telegraph message that seemed to say that the ship and all its passengers had been rescued. It would turn out to be a tragic case of fake news

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