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In 2011, declassified CIA documents shed light on a covert government program dating back to WWII

The USS Silversides is patrolling the Pacific during WWII when it finds itself in a terrifying situation: one of its torpedoes has jammed

The 15th-century edition of Hafez's "Divan" will be sold at Sotheby's next month

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The snails are an invasive crop pest that are known to eat more than just coffee rust

The pint-sized institution, which opened last year, is filled with 1,000 feline-themed knickknacks that journeyed with their owners from Ukraine

Together, the paintings—including one by Anthony van Dyck—could be worth around £10 million if sold on the open market

It’s not quite a meat dress, but Kaikaia gaga does boast some impressive horn-like appendages

But will that keep susceptible populations safe?

Lead decontamination policies enacted in August are now in conflict with measures to prevent spread of COVID-19

Remarkable fossil hints at the traits birds evolved just before an asteroid wiped their nonavian dinosaur kin

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The marble slab appears to be Greek in origin and may have been written in response to the death of a tyrant on the island of Kos

"We thought it was a good idea to get a comprehensive record of the site while we could in case the water levels rise," says one official

Some sites have closed completely, while others are making modifications to promote social distancing

As monarchs leave their winter hideaways, conservationists are seeking assistance in studying their migration routes

Some distilleries are donating their new product to local communities in need

A recent excavation located the first physical evidence of the capital of the Maya kingdom of Sak Tz'i', founded in 750 B.C.

No SARS-CoV-2 infections have yet been detected in our closest living relatives. But there is precedent for viruses jumping from people to other great apes

Titles related to "home-life" subjects—like preserving and canning—have also experienced a boost in sales

The exact molecule behind the Minamata mercury disaster, caused by a chemical plant’s wastewater, remains a point of disagreement

Architects and designers restored royal ruins across Europe to their former glory

The Internet Archive describes the downloadable collection of more than one million books as a library, but critics call it piracy

The bright blue pigment that adorns the Bust of Nefertiti’s crown can now be used to study molecular biology

A new study ties the ousting of women directors, actors, producers and screenwriters to the rise of entertainment studios

Angry historians say the stretch of concrete was one of the largest remaining sections of the inner wall

Researchers compared tree rings from around the world to determine that a volcano on Santorini probably erupted in 1560 B.C.

Audible's new service is aimed at school-age children participating in distance learning but features selections likely to appeal to all

A treasure trove of new fossils unearthed in Australia reveals some raunchily-positioned bugs

Universities, libraries and museums are among the organizations seeking personal stories about the pandemic's effects on daily life

The show ran for just five days before the London museum closed due to COVID-19