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Feathers in Amber Shed Light on Dinosaur Plumage
Amber deposits from the Late Cretaceous have revealed new clues about the structure, color and function of dinosaur feathers.
Did Ancient Crocodiles Clash With History’s Largest Snakes?
A newly discovered ancient crocodile lived alongside the largest snake ever to slither across the earth, according to researchers.
Jackie Through the Ages: Slideshow
Explore the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis—wife, mother, first lady, trendsetter, preservationist, arts patron, editor and American icon.
Famous Expeditions That Fell Off the Map
Explore famously doomed expeditions, including John Franklin’s Arctic voyage, which researchers recently attempted to demystify.
Meet Your New Ancestor: Slideshow
Check out images of Australopithecus sediba, which researchers think may be the intermediary species that spawned the Homo genus.
9/11 Anniversary: Online Features and Television Schedule
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, HISTORY is offering a full lineup of television specials and an array of online features.
Beyond Green Cheese: Myths and Theories About the Moon
As NASA’s GRAIL satellites embark on their lunar mission, explore some of the theories earthlings have entertained about the moon throughout history.
Freddie Mercury & Other Celebrities Who Raised AIDS Awareness
Find out about Freddie Mercury, the inspiration for today’s Google Doodle, and other famous people who helped put a face on the HIV and AIDS crisis.
Arlington Oak, Which Shaded JFK’s Grave, Fell Victim to Hurricane
The historic tree, located in Arlington National Cemetery, was uprooted last weekend by Hurricane Irene.
From Hippo Fat to Vacuum Helmets, a History of Baldness Prevention
Find out about some of the weird and wacky ways people have attempted to curb or conceal their hair loss over the centuries.
Were Tasmanian Tigers Unfairly Driven to Extinction?
Thylacines were wiped out by hunters who thought they massacred sheep, but a new study suggests the quirky carnivores didn’t have it in them.
Human Ancestors Crafted Advanced Tools Earlier Than Thought
Early humans made sophisticated stone tools like hand axes 1.8 million years ago, a cache of artifacts from Kenya suggests.
Will Hurricane Irene Spawn a Baby Boom?
Does history support the common perception that disasters can lead to spikes in birth rates?
