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The Real Story Behind the Star-Spangled Banner, the Flag That Inspired the National Anthem
Smithsonian Magazine· 4 days agoOn a rainy September 13, 1814, British warships sent a downpour of shells and rockets onto Fort...
The Forgotten Black Explorers Who Transformed Americans' Understanding of the Wilderness
Smithsonian Magazine· 7 days agoFederally protected wilderness areas offer people the chance to explore a wide variety of terrain,...
From China to the Mediterranean and More, Here's How Different Cultures Envision Dragons
Smithsonian Magazine· 12 hours agoHumans have been telling stories of dragons for millennia. Depending on the region of the world, a...
Amateur Historians Unearth a Long-Lost Tudor Palace Visited by Henry VIII and Elizabeth I
Smithsonian Magazine· 1 day agoIf not for Margaret Beaufort, England’s most notorious dynasty might never have claimed the throne....
The European Inspiration Behind The Fresh Market Grocery Store Chain
Daily Meal via Yahoo News· 4 days agoOrganized markets can be traced back thousands of years and across the globe. This is the European...
What We Talk About When We Talk About Triple Cannons
Popular Mechanics· 7 days agoThe newest tank designs are pushing the boundaries of firepower.
From diagnosing brain disorders to cognitive enhancement, 100 years of EEG have transformed...
Medical Xpress· 1 day agoElectroencephalography, or EEG, was invented 100 years ago. In the years since the invention of this device to monitor brain electricity, it has had an incredible impact on how scientists study ...
Pope Francis to canonize ‘Martyrs of Damascus,’ 3 others on Oct. 20
Catholic News Agency· 4 days agoA Druze commando entered a Franciscan convent in the Christian quarter of Bab-Touma (St. Paul) in...
Why Ernest Hemingway's Younger Brother Established a Floating Republic in the Caribbean
Smithsonian Magazine· 2 days agoWhile towns across the United States held Independence Day parades, and Alabama Governor George...