Why Humans Have Always Been Fascinated With Their Ancient Past
Learn about the evolution of archaeology and human interest in it with this excerpt from “Archaeology: The Essential Guide to Our Human Past.”
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How Einstein, Oppenheimer and Other Scientists Failed to Convince Americans About Controlling Nuclear Weapons
Masterminds in physics, these leading academics didn’t know how to use the powerful tool of a public service announcement in this excerpt from "How McGruff and the Crying Indian Changed America"
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Rocks Are Earth's Greatest Storytellers
Learn about how Earth's history is written in its rocks with this excerpt from "How to Read a Rock"
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Meet Four of the Weirdest Animals on the Planet
These strange beasts give mythical creatures a run for their money in this excerpt from "The Modern Bestiary: A Curated Collection of Wondrous Wildlife."
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