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March 2016
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Murdering History
The deliberate destruction of antiquities by ISIS and others in the birthplace of human civilization is cultural genocide
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Digital Relics
Scholars create a virtual archive of antiquities destroyed by extremists in Syria and Iraq
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Rescue Mission
Smithsonian experts train a brave band of conservators in northern Iraq to brace buildings and rescue artifacts in a hurry
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Into Thin Air
A pioneering program recruits locals as rangers in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, where the elusive cat is battling for survival
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National Treasure: Power Up
With only a circuit board, keyboard and tiny, blurry monitor, the circa 1975 computer looks crude by today’s standards
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The Raging Rebellion of Jones County
A new Hollywood movie looks at the tale of the Mississippi farmer who led a revolt against the Confederacy
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The Lost World
The island’s hunter-gatherers are losing their home to the unquenchable global demand for timber and palm oil
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The Palm Oil Paradox
The trouble with the maligned crop isn’t its popularity, but where it’s planted
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Discussion
Reader responses to our January/February issue
Phenomena: Fascinating Rhythm
The composer himself seemed to see a link between his restlessness and his art
The Art of Seduction
LACMA and the J. Paul Getty Museum will be showcasing the photographer’s lesser known flower portraits
The Evil Twin of Dennis the Menace
Meet the lovable American cartoon character’s sinister counterpart
OMG! We've Been Here B4
When Alexander Graham Bell introduced the telephone, skeptics worried about how it might affect people’s interactions
Missing Saigon
Southeast Asian immigrants are spicing up America’s fast-food capital with banh mi, curried frogs’ legs and pho
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