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For the First Time in 40 Years, Rome's Colosseum Will Open Its Top Floor to the Public
Starting November 1, 2017, visitors will be able to book guided trips to the tallest reaches of the ancient stadium.
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25 Things You Should Know About Jacksonville, Florida
From a famously misnamed oak tree to a virtual museum of dinosaur dung, Jacksonville is filled with quirky attractions.
Who Betrayed Anne Frank? A New Investigation Reopens the Case
Led by an ex-FBI agent, a new team of investigators is using data analysis and modern forensic techniques to solve a 70-year-old mystery.
Lady Ali: How Jackie Tonawanda Changed Women's Boxing
Denied a license to fight because of her gender, Jackie Tonawanda wanted to prove she belonged in the ring. So she fought a man.
When Math Discoveries Led to Banned Numbers
It took mathematicians a while to warm up to these controversial numbers.
32 Things You Should Know About Epcot
Happy 35th birthday to Epcot, the only place where you can drink in 11 countries without ever leaving Florida.
Archaeologists in Boston May Have Unearthed Paul Revere's Bathroom
Listen, my children, and you shall hear, of the brick-lined privy of Paul Revere …
3D Modeling Lets You Step Inside a 13th-Century Chapel Filled With Human Remains
Take a virtual tour of England's Rothwell charnel chapel. They call it a digital ossuary.
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It was a gift to Napoleon—though he didn't get to keep it.
How Baltimore's Neighborhoods Got Their Names
With so much history to go around in Charm City, there are some interesting stories behind the names of its districts.
Why Are So Many Blackboards Green?
The term outlasted the technology.
Glory Day: Lancaster's Brief Stint as Our Nation's Capital
On this date in 1777—and only this date—the capital of the U.S. was in the heart of Amish Country.
Someone Bought Hitler’s Boxers for $6700
The white linen undershorts are "surprisingly large."
Why Do We Sing the National Anthem at Sporting Events?
The tradition dates back to World War I, though the tune is even older.
How Cambodian Refugees Started the Pink Doughnut Box Trend
California shop owners have made the pink doughnut box an icon.
Fumbled: The Story of the United States Football League
The 1980s NFL alternative became so cash-strapped that athletes had to ride school buses to practice.
The Time Douglas Adams Met Jim Henson
Here's what happens when two creative geniuses connect, and collaborate.
The Gooey History of the Fluffernutter Sandwich
The classic New England sandwich became popular as way to support the World War I effort at home, and has only grown in status since.
Budapest’s Former Top-Secret Hospital Inside a Cave
The ancient caves beneath Buda Castle have a colorful and sometimes disturbing history.
13 Fantastic Museums You Can Visit for Free on Saturday
Get excited for Museum Day Live!
‘American Gothic’ Became Famous Because Many People Saw It as a Joke
The painting has its ambiguity to thank for its icon status.
Get Your GIFs Ready for This International Public Domain GIF-Making Competition
Hosted by digital libraries in Europe, the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, GIF IT UP honors the best animated images that use public domain images.
The Doctor Who Modernized Royal Births—in the 1970s
Thanks to George Pinker, royal babies are born in the hospital, not the palace.