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Catch the musical event, featuring Sting, Death Cab for Cutie front man Ben Gibbard and other artists, on YouTube tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern time
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New scans revealed the figure's now-faded eyelashes and green backdrop, but her identity remains a mystery
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Over the past three years, the disease has claimed the lives of seven of the famously resilient ponies
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Nearly 2,000 years ago, women who rode horseback and practiced archery may have roamed the steppes of Mongolia
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The story behind the image, and its removal, led to mixed reactions from the public, including native communities
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The 18th-century Edinburgh factory once produced a million bottles a week
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Perhaps the fictional Hogwarts founder would have appreciated the honor
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The city's residents sorted waste materials for reuse in future projects, according to new research
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Traditionalist "two-spacers" can still disable the function
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The controversial series stems from the museum's desire to reach a younger generation by telling history in new ways
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After missing years of shears, the voluminous creature had ballooned to about five times the size of a typical sheep
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The Archaeological Institute of America launched its Build Your Own Monument challenge early to inspire families quarantining at home
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The 20th-century architect defined a uniquely American style that used nature-inspired motifs and horizontal lines
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The Rubin Museum of Art and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art offer an array of relaxing experiences
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We’re really, really sorry
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The purplish-blue pigment, derived from a Portuguese fruit, fell out of use by the 19th century
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Narrated by Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar Richard Kurin, the 24-part video series blends history with modern mainstays
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"Occupy White Walls" allows players to design their own art galleries—and explore others' out-of-the-box creations
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Closed due to COVID-19, the Museum Hotel Antakya looks forward to welcoming guests with its blend of luxury and history once restrictions are lifted
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The sites include the 5,000-year-old tomb of Meresankh III, the Red Monastery and the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Barquq
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