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Jesus gained renown as a preacher of a particularly apocalyptic form of Judaism. This was further strengthened by his ability to perform miracles
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These intricate architectural marvels are in danger of disappearing
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The mountains of southern West Virginia are riddled with coal—and bullets
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Pulled from the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Claggett Wilson's watercolors are in a traveling show
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Thomas Cook's tours set the stage for today's tourism industry
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Laughter was one way to challenge authority, but it could also mean risking your life
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There are numerous theories, from money to the intriguing idea that Judas may have actually been an overzealous believer anxious to provoke a confrontation
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An exhibition on the traveling fashion show memorializes the cultural phenomenon that shook up an industry
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The city's waterfront fell into dangerous decline, but now its on the rebound with a new wave of money and creativity
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An explainer on the many evolutions of the country's government
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The Sea of Galilee contains the lowest freshwater lake in the world, and it's the area where a young Jesus of Nazareth first gained popularity
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You might not recognize this Anne—and that’s exactly what showrunner Moira Walley-Beckett intended
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The first president was exceedingly wary of any semblance of impropriety
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How the nation got hooked on sweets
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A confusing set of blocks could seal their fate
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The case against Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy, would have been a legal showdown of the ages
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Piecing together the language of the Miami tribe, linguists Daryl Baldwin and David Costa are creating a new generation of speakers
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The short-lived show offered the best screen portrayal of the war the country has ever seen
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Before he became a sports photographer, John G. Zimmerman captured a past that feels all too present
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The story of the nativity is actually a blend of both the gospels of Luke and Matthew. They reveal the significance of the gifts carried by the three kings
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