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Christopher Columbus to Thailand's Kings: 11 Curious Stories About Eclipses
July 07, 2017 | CountdownSolar and lunar eclipses have sometimes played quite a remarkable role in human history. From foretelling evil omens to inspiring early works of science fiction, here are 11 of the most curious stories about eclipses.
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Photos: The Incredible Life and Times of Amelia Earhart
July 06, 2017 | Image AlbumAmelia Earhart remains one of the most celebrated aviators in history. Check out these photos of her incredible life and career.
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Did Amelia Earhart Survive Crash? New Photo May Offer Tantalizing Clue
July 06, 2017 | ArticleA newly found black-and-white photo taken on the Marshall Islands may help solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance, but not everyone is convinced that the famous aviator is in the photo.
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Hobby Lobby to Pay $3 Million, Give Up Artifacts Smuggled from Iraq
July 06, 2017 | ArticleHobby 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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In Photos: Searching for Amelia Earhart
July 06, 2017 | Image AlbumPhotos from a search expedition to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance.
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Secret Tunnel Discovered Beneath the Ancient Temple of the Moon
July 06, 2017 | ArticleA secret passageway discovered near the Pyramid of the Moon in the ancient city of Teotihuacan may have been a way for the people there to emulate the underworld, archaeologists said.
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Aryan Invasion May Have Transformed India's Bronze-Age Population
July 06, 2017 | ArticleA new genetic analysis reveals that ancient invaders from the steppes of Central Asia may have swept across Northern India about 3,500 years ago.
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How the Nazis Destroyed the First Gay Rights Movement
July 05, 2017 | ArticleThe 1920s and early ‘30's looked like the beginning of the end for centuries of gay intolerance. Then came fascism and the Nazis.
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'Star' in Lord Byron Poem Finally Identified
July 03, 2017 | ArticleSome crafty celestial sleuthing has helped astronomers identify the "star" that inspired Lord Byron's famous poem "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage."
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Ancient Roman Skulls Reveal Local Groups' Distinctive Facial Features
June 30, 2017 | ArticleForensic techniques that are used to solve modern homicide cases helped American anthropologists reveal family resemblances in 2,000-year-old skulls from the Roman Empire.
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