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March 2017
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Darkness at the Edge of the World
Newly discovered evidence is upending our understanding of how early settlers made a life on the island -- and why they suddenly disappeared
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Fit for a King
This lavishly decorated crypt was considered too ornate for the American president
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The Holocaust’s Great Escape
A remarkable discovery in Lithuania brings a legendary tale of survival back to life
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Mystery on the Savanna
With populations plummeting, researchers race to understand a beloved but enigmatic animal
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The Road to Revolution
On the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, our writer set out from Zurich to relive this epic travel
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