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Ancient 'Monster' Elephant Was 50 Percent Bigger Than Modern Cousins -
Hobby Lobby to Pay $3 Million, Give Up Artifacts Smuggled from IraqHobby Lobby bought thousands of objects, including cuneiform tablets and and clay stamp seals, that were smuggled out of Iraq, according to federal authorities.
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History at Risk: 20,000 Archaeological Sites Threatened by ConflictThe imperiled sites are detailed in a new online database.
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7 Facts About the Deadly Nerve Agent SarinHere is the science behind sarin, a highly poisonous chemical that interferes with signaling within the nervous system.
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Chemical Attack in Syria: What's the Science Behind Nerve Agents? -
Palaces of ancient Persia were built with 'fire temple' woodCypress wood might have been used in ancient palaces in Persia partly because of its sacred value in a religion known for its "fire temples," a new study finds.
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Tragic Suicide Case Highlights Mental Health Needs of RefugeesThe recent suicides of a couple -- young, newly married and expecting a child -- living in a refugee camp highlights the mental health risks that refugees face, researchers say.
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ISIS Damages Iconic Monuments in Ancient Syrian City, Reports SayNew satellite images suggest ISIS has committed further destruction at the ancient site of Palmyra.
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In Photos: Destruction of Iconic Monuments at Ancient City of PalmyraNew satellite images show that further destruction has occurred at Palmyra since the ancient Syrian city was retaken by ISIS last month.
