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Beaver dams do more than manage water—they support entire ecosystems, earning beavers a reputation as true cl…

The dawn chorus is the burst of birdsong that erupts just before dawn. 🎶 But why do birds all over the world …

In 1932, Australia went to war against 20,000 emus. And lost. Learn more about how this surreal military camp…

It’s been more than five years since Notre Dame was damaged by fire, and after a remarkable restoration, it’s…

Linen is an ancient fabric that has been favored for centuries, and it continues to gain popularity today—esp…

Ever heard of the U.S.’s Uranium Gold Rush? It was a time when citizens flocked to America's West Coast with …

Did you know many Chinese emperors had male companions? Dating back centuries, queer relationships can be fou…

When correctly placed, stamps play a critical role in our postage system. But do you know the hidden meanings…

From medieval monarchs to modern-day rulers, discover some of the most controversial portraits throughout his…

Think dating apps are tiring? 😪 Try avoiding a scandal in the British Regency era.

And the boy who fought the museum that took everything from him.

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This viral painting, explained in 60 seconds.

Pilot cities in China are reimagining urban design in the face of the climate crisis. These "sponge city" des…

The National Zoo has a long relationship with giant pandas - but in December, the three pandas that call DC h…

In the 1960s, Floyd B. McKissick, a prolific civil rights activist, embarked on an ambitious idea: What if Bl…

Popular names aren't as popular as they used to be. Let's take a look at some name data to explain why.

Iceland passed its first Gender Equality Act soon after 90 percent of women across the country shut it down b…

1960s-era flight attendants fought against strict hiring policies that discriminated based on race, age, weig…

Around the time that Israelis celebrate Independence Day, Palestinians commemorate "The Nakba," or "The Catas…

Solar geoengineering might help lower temps, but it's a controversial approach. Subscribe and turn on notific…

Ozempic, a medication developed to manage type 2 diabetes, has been in the news a lot lately because of one o…