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The Disappearing Act of a Nazi-Banned Novelist

Driven into exile because of her work’s “anti-German” themes, Irmgard Keun took her own life—or did she?

The Soil Scientists Using Dirt to Make Paints

Professors in California and Wyoming use the unique palettes to teach geology

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From cooking demonstrations to poetry readings to special exhibitions, exploring another country has never been easier

Disney Overhauls Controversial Jungle Cruise Ride

The entertainment conglomerate announced plans to revamp the attraction, which has drawn increased scrutiny in recent months

Why the Titanic Was Seen as a Symbol of Luxury

The sinking of the Titanic is rightly remembered as a tragic loss of historic proportions. But when it happened, it also became something else: a rare window into the extraordinary wealth of its passengers

The Disappearing Act of a Nazi-Banned Novelist — The Disappearing Act of a Nazi-Banned Novelist

Driven into exile because of her work’s “anti-German” themes, Irmgard Keun took her own life—or did she?

The Soil Scientists Using Dirt to Make Paints — The Soil Scientists Using Dirt to Make Paints

Professors in California and Wyoming use the unique palettes to teach geology

Closed Embassies Still Show People the World — Closed Embassies Still Show People the World

From cooking demonstrations to poetry readings to special exhibitions, exploring another country has never been easier

Disney Overhauls Controversial Jungle Cruise Ride — Disney Overhauls Controversial Jungle Cruise Ride

The entertainment conglomerate announced plans to revamp the attraction, which has drawn increased scrutiny in recent months

Why the Titanic Was Seen as a Symbol of Luxury — Why the Titanic Was Seen as a Symbol of Luxury

The sinking of the Titanic is rightly remembered as a tragic loss of historic proportions. But when it happened, it also became something else: a rare window into the extraordinary wealth of its passengers

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