The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History's exhibits and facilities (including restrooms, several gift shops and two cafes) are free to visit, but fees do apply for the Butterfly Pavilion, ...

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Early modern people in Europe believed in witchcraft and the supernatural, and in times of duress, might blame supposed ...

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.

In 1933, two eye-witness claimed to have seen a prehistoric-like animal in the waters of a Scottish lake. In the following ...

Son of an abusive father, Frederick II blossomed when he took the throne. He attracted the great thinkers of Europe to his court while establishing Prussia as a dominant military power.

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has launched its longest expedition yet, the 69-day “Epic Northwest Passage: From ...

Made up of six states, this region in the north east of the US is best known for its history and culture, but its coastal ...

Florida's largest city has a welcoming, small-town feel. Here's how to explore Jacksonville like a local, from catching a ...

From Maine to California and Florida to Alaska, more than 90 million Americans have joined Instagram since the photography ...

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Big cities and inefficient geographic distribution of votes makes it more difficult for Democrats to win majorities ...