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German Jews Welcome 'Mein Kampf' Edition

Posted Wed Apr 25, 2012 03:53 PM ET | 0

The Bavarian state plans to release an edition filled with historians' commentary. Read more

What Caused Frida Kahlo's Infertility?

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:12 AM ET | 0

As a result of a traumatic bus accident in her teens, the Mexican artist may have had a syndrome that caused miscarriages. Read more

Faces from the Past: Sailors from the USS Monitor

Posted by Eric Niiler Tue Mar 6, 2012 11:48 AM ET | 0

Working with 150-year-old skeletal remains, forensic scientists reconstruct the faces of two lost Union sailors. Read more

A Dry Dead Sea Before Biblical Times

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Dec 8, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Deep beneath the dwindling Dead Sea, newly uncovered sediments harbor clues to ancient events. Read more

Genocide Skulls Returned to Namibia

Posted Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:44 AM ET | 0

Germany will return Namibian skulls taken for scientific experiments after the first genocide of the 20th century. Read more

9/11 Remembered: 10 Years Later

Posted Fri Sep 2, 2011 04:53 PM ET

See where things stand 10 years after that fateful day. Read more

How Should We Remember 9/11?

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Sep 2, 2011 06:22 AM ET | 0

While Americans have an admirable tendency to focus on the positive, historians say it's critical to also remember tragedy. Read more

The Smithsonian Celebrates its 165th Birthday: Big Pic

Posted Wed Aug 10, 2011 03:30 PM ET | 0

One of America's greatest institutions celebrates a birthday -- and it's come a long way. Read more

How Civil War Photography Changed War

Posted by Eric Niiler Mon Apr 11, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Civil War photographers completely changed perceptions of modern warfare. Read more

Michelangelo's David Holding Secret Weapon?

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Nov 19, 2010 07:48 AM ET | 0

Controversial new research proposes that David is gripping the remains of a staff sling. Read more

Mystery of Denim's Origins Solved by Art

Posted Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:55 PM ET | 0

An anonymous Italian artist is being dubbed the 'Master of Denim' for his portrayal of the peasant class in the now-famous fabric. Read more

18th-Century Ship Discovered at World Trade Center Site

Posted Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:20 PM ET | 0

A centuries-old ship was unearthed at the construction site for the new World Trade Center. Archaeologists suspect it may have been used to expand lower Manhattan. Read more

Ancient Egypt's Pharaohs Dated Using Plants

Posted Thu Jun 17, 2010 04:45 PM ET | 0

Archaeologists finally have a clear timeline for the ruling dynasties of ancient Egypt thanks to carbon dating. Read more

Robin Hood: A Legend in Many Forms

Posted Wed May 12, 2010 10:58 AM ET | 0

As yet another version of the Robin Hood story hits movie theaters, Olly Steads considers the legend's former incarnations. Read more

Divers Explore Sunken Ruins of Cleopatra's Palace

Posted Sat May 1, 2010 01:04 PM ET | 0

Many archaeological sites have been destroyed by man, but Alexandria's Royal Quarters simply slid into the sea. Read more

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