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Satellite Images Provide Blueprint for Ancient Egypt
Satellites 400 miles above earth have revealed numerous ancient sites across Egypt, including 17 pyramids, 1,000 tombs and 3,100 settlements.
How the U.S. President Became the Nation’s Star Athlete
What’s up with Obama’s ping-pong and JFK’s touch football? Just ask Teddy Roosevelt.
From Pope Urban VII to Bloomberg, Four Centuries of Smoking Bans
Bans on smoking and tobacco products have a long and complex history dating back to the late 16th century.
Researchers Explore the Seafaring Culture of the Maya
This month, researchers are seeking a better understanding of Maya maritime trade by excavating an ancient port city on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Did Early Humans Stand Upright to Punch Better?
The competitive advantage of striking from above explains why humans walk on two feet and why women prefer taller men, a new study suggests.
Anchor Away for Blackbeard’s Pirate Flagship
A team in North Carolina is working to recover a 3,000-pound anchor from Blackbeard’s flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, which ran aground in 1718.
Egyptian Princess Needed Bypass Surgery, Mummy Study Shows
An Egyptian princess is the earliest known sufferer of heart disease, according to a recent study suggesting clogged arteries have plagued civilizations for millennia.
Apocalypses That Weren’t
The prediction that the world will end on May 21, 2011, is the latest chapter in a long history of apocalyptic beliefs.
Archaeologists Bring Mona Lisa’s Top Model to Light
Archaeologists are digging for the bones of the woman who may have sat for the “Mona Lisa.” Will facial reconstruction confirm her identity?
Friday the 13th: History of a Phobia
Explore the history of Friday the 13th and find out whether this widely reviled day deserves its bad rap.
What Killed Charles Darwin?
Last week, Charles Darwin became the latest “patient” at an annual conference that aims to unravel the medical mysteries of long-dead historical figures.
France’s Green Fairy Flies Again
After a century-long ban, France has legalized absinthe, a potion with a rich history that artists once prized for its supposed hallucinogenic effects.
Egypt’s Most Wanted: An Antiquities Wish List
As Egypt formally asks Germany to return the famous Nefertiti bust, find out about the other artifacts the country hopes to repatriate.
