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Soldiers’ Rations Through History: From Live Hogs to Indestructible MREs

While ancient Roman armies largely hunted their rations during war campaigns, modern soldiers now have access to pizza that can last as long as three years.

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1940 80th Anniversary Pony Express stamp. (Credit: Public Domain)

The 10 Most Valuable U.S. Stamps

Some are firsts, others have printing errors and others are simply rare and old—all factors that make these the most sought-after U.S. stamps.

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Several thousands turned out to see the controversial works of Robert Mapplethorpe at the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati.

These Are the 10 Most Controversial Moments in the History of Photography

When the daguerreotype—the proto-photo—was first popularized in 1839, French poet and critic Charles Baudelaire railed against the form, calling it “deplorable.” And in the 178 years since its invention, the camera—and photographers—have courted controversy and headlines in equal measure. Here are the 10 most controversial moments in the history of the camera: 1. Death on […]

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