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The Forever Legend
The story of Arthur and his Knights of the Roundtable has captivated us for a thousand years. But was the heroic English monarch a real person? New research is reviving debate
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Treasures of Fossil Lake
In a forbidding Wyoming desert, scientists and fortune hunters search for the surprisingly intact remains of horses and other creatures that lived tens of millions of years ago
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Away to Istria
Journey to the coast of Croatia and encounter ancient mummies, Roman ruins, unique wines and a slightly lewd parrot
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Creature Comfort
Blankets and bottle-feeding at a nursery for orphaned sloths in Costa Rica
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Half the Battle
The massive explosion at a Navy yard in California was the deadliest home-front disaster of the war. The aftershocks would help transform the armed forces and American society
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Discussion
Your feedback on Ukraine's treasures, Mary Sears, and trains
The Spread of Learning
Smithsonian museums preserve and celebrate history. Yet they have histories of their own that help connect us with local communities and the world
Getting There
It’s as traditional as the ABCs. But the school bus has always been a vehicle for change
Ahead of the Curve
Six decades after she arrived on the art scene, Bridget Riley’s work still causes commotion
Gambling! Opium! Noodles!
The not entirely savory history of an Old West eatery that still draws a crowd
A Hairy Problem
Bison on a California island represent one of Hollywood’s weirdest legacies
Sculpting Dignity
Pioneering artist Elizabeth Catlett defied trends to honor the daily lives of her subjects
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