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Egyptologist Huub Pragt and Smithsonian Journeys traveler Kellie Mecham share first impressions from their visit to the ...

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A new exhibition spotlights a trio who pushed the boundaries of American art and illustrated the experiences of World War II ...

To raise awareness for a charity event, aspiring engineers planted six UFOs across southern England on a single day in 1967 ...

November's spectacle closes out a series of four big and bright full moons that have captivated sky watchers since late ...

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