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New York’s Tallest, From Trinity Church to the Freedom Tower: Slideshow
With the Freedom Tower poised to become New York’s tallest building, find out about other structures that have held that distinction over the years.
Where Does the Moon Come From?
As new research casts doubt on a leading theory about how the moon came into being, explore various lunar formation models.
Sunken Cities
As news breaks that Venice is (still) sinking, explore other cities that have slipped beneath the waves.
Vikings Had Mice, Did Travel
The Vikings brought the house mouse species to the areas they settled, including Iceland and Greenland, a new study shows.
Julius Caesar’s Final Moments: Video
What did the Roman ruler experience after a mob of conspiring senators stabbed him 23 times?
Egypt Dig Reveals Animal Mummies and Possible Hatshepsut Statue
Archaeologists at an ancient Egyptian holy site have found artifacts and structures used for ritual purposes.
Remembering the Battle of New Bern on Its 150th Anniversary
After a pivotal Civil War clash took place there, New Bern, North Carolina, became a refuge for escaped slaves.
Faces of Drowned Civil War Sailors From USS Monitor Reconstructed
Forensic specialists have put faces to the remains of men who went down with the USS Monitor 150 years ago.
All About Leap Day
Find out more about the intriguing history of leap year, as well as some fun facts and famous people with leap day birthdays.
Organ Transplants: A Brief History
As news breaks of the longest organ transplant chain to date, explore the history of these potentially lifesaving procedures.
Major Milestones in U.S.-China Relations
A look back at some pivotal moments in the complicated relationship between these two nations.
Prisoner Exchanges Across the Bridge of Spies, From Powers to Shcharansky
Francis Gary Powers, one of several Cold War prisoners exchanged across Berlin’s Glienicke Brücke bridge, was released 50 years ago today.
Queen Elizabeth Marks 60-Year Reign With Diamond Jubilee
As Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, find out which other British monarchs attained or nearly reached this milestone.
