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Untold Stories of American History
Did George Washington Order Rebels to Burn New York City in 1776?
A new book points out that the general was happy when the city burned and expressed regret that more of it was not destroyed during the fire
Robot Dog Surveys Collapsed New York Parking Garage
With the city's police department also using the four-legged technology, residents are raising questions about the robot's place in public safety
The 2019 Notre-Dame Fire Revealed Iron Staples Holding the Cathedral Together
The Paris landmark is the first known Gothic cathedral to use iron in this way, researchers say
Seaside California City Bans Balloons in Public
Laguna Beach has joined several other cities taking aim at ocean pollution, wildlife health, power outages and wildfires
Untold Stories of American History
How History Forgot Rosewood, a Black Town Razed by a White Mob
A century ago, a false accusation sparked the destruction of the Florida community
Why 1992 Was Such a 'Horrible Year' for Elizabeth II and the Royal Family
The fifth season of "The Crown" explores the dissolution of Charles and Diana's marriage, a catastrophic fire and other Windsor tragedies
L.A.'s Cougars Were Driven to Extremes by Wildfire
With less suitable habitat, the big cats traveled further and crossed dangerous roads more often
See How California Artists Process Wildfires Through Their Work
A new exhibition showcases art that seeks to make sense of destruction
Fire Irreversibly Damages Easter Island Statues
The isolated island is home to hundreds of the mysterious monuments
The Remarkable Effort to Locate America's Lost Patents
An 1836 blaze destroyed thousands of records that catalogued the young nation's ingenuity, but recent discoveries indicate that originals may still exist
Wildfires Reached a Five-Year High in the Brazilian Amazon
Rapid deforestation has made the rainforest more vulnerable to flames, experts say
This Summer’s Drought Is Europe's Worst in 500 Years. What Happened Last Time?
The 1540 megadrought brought mass suffering to the continent, but European society quickly bounced back
Untold Stories of American History
The History of California's Inmate Firefighter Program
The initiative, which finds prisoners working as first responders and rescuers, dates back to the 1940s
Notre-Dame Cathedral Will Reopen by 2024
Officials say that the iconic structure will be ready for visitors in time for the Olympics
A Fast-Moving Wildfire Is Spreading Near Yosemite National Park
The Oak Fire has forced thousands of Mariposa County residents to evacuate
When Did Early Humans Start Using Fire? To Find Answers, Scientists Enlist Artificial Intelligence
By analyzing flint tools, researchers find new evidence of an 800,000-year-old fire in northern Israel
Margaret Atwood Tried—and Failed—to Burn a Copy of 'The Handmaid’s Tale.' Here's Why
A fireproof version of her bestseller is a weapon in an ongoing fight against literary censorship
Ice Age Artists May Have Used Firelight to Animate Carvings
Researchers examined 15,000-year-old stone art and suggest the makers were inspired to show movement by dynamic lighting of the fireside environment
Why Early Humans Built Fires in the Center of Lazaret Cave
A new study suggests pre-Neanderthals carefully placed their hearths to minimize smoke exposure while maximizing room for activities
The Quest to Extinguish the Flames of Turkmenistan's Terrifying 'Gates of Hell' Firepit
The country's president says it’s time to quash the ongoing 50-year blaze at the 230-foot-wide Darvaza gas crater
