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Smart News
The adult man’s genome is the first to be fully sequenced from remains found in the ancient city
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Smart News
The short-lived eruption occurred in an area of the volcano that had not erupted since December 1974
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History
Art historian and author Paul Koudounaris elucidates the macabre splendor and tragic history of Europe’s catacomb saints
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History
In June 1944, the veteran journalist hid on a hospital ship so she could report firsthand as Allied soldiers fought their way onto the beaches of Normandy
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Travel
View 15 outstanding otter images from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest