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Locals had long shared stories of Collyweston Palace. Then, excavations in England's Midlands revealed traces of the fabled estate
History
How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry in September 1814 made its way to the Smithsonian
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From Alaska to Florida, these serene and exhilarating stretches beg you to take the scenic route
Between 2010 and 2020, the icefield lost 1.4 cubic miles of ice each year, according to a new study
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