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Twenty years ago, scientists found a three-foot skeleton on a tropical island. Where this human species fits in our evolutionary story and why they disappeared remains a mystery.

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Ruled by Hammurabi, restored by Nebuchadrezzar, conquered by Cyrus—this city in the heart of Mesopotamia was both desired and despised, placing it at the center stage of the dawn of history.

National Geographic Image Collection The Athenian historian Xenophon praised Lycurgus, the mythical figure credited with introducing the Spartan constitution, because he had forbidden Spartan ...

Scientists were surprised to find a medieval metropolis atop mountains, providing new insights into life along the ancient trade route. “This changes everything we thought we knew.” ...

This rail route from Lucerne to Interlaken offers breathtaking views of picturesque towns, glittering lakes and snow-capped ...

Maine’s Great North Woods is one of the best spots in the country to catch sight of the world’s largest deer species, making for a majestic wildlife safari.

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Last week’s announcement that a boot and partial remains believed to belong to the British explorer Sandy Irvine had been ...