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Maybe rats didn't spread the Black Death after all, new evidence suggests
By Samuel Cohn published
Recent research suggests rats may not have played the critical role in keeping plague going in Europe.

Long-lost copy of Newton's famous book 'Opticks' to be auctioned for half a million dollars
By Ben Turner published
The book is the pristine version of the two copies originally kept in Newton’s library

Martin Luther King Jr.: The iconic civil rights leader
By Jessie Szalay published
REFERENCE Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights leader who fought for racial and economic justice. His oft-quoted "I Have a Dream" speech made an incredible impact on the country's racial, cultural and intellectual landscape.

Mythbusters streaming guide: how to watch Mythbusters online in 2023
By Susan Arendt published
Read this Mythbusters streaming guide to learn where to find episodes of the original popular science/entertainment show online.

Prehistoric population once lived in Siberia, but mysteriously vanished, genetic study finds
By Charles Q. Choi published
A genetic study has revealed the existence of a previously unknown hunter-gatherer group that lived in Siberia upwards of 10,000 years ago.

Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II's 'handsome' face revealed in striking reconstruction
By Tom Metcalfe published
Scientists have used facial reconstruction techniques to show what the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II looked like in his prime.

Human and Neanderthal brains have a surprising 'youthful' quality in common, new research finds
By Stephen Wroe published
Modern humans have a youthful brain, and this "Peter Pan syndrome" is also seen in Neanderthals.

Xerxes, the god-king of Ancient Persia, in All About History 125
By Jonathan Gordon published
Inside All About History 125: Learn how Xerxes I overcame rebels and plots to claim his throne and dominate West Asia.
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