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An unlikely duo exposed political corruption in Terre Haute, Indiana, in 1914—and set a new precedent for fair voting across the country
The spine-tingling roots of a mischievous Halloween tradition
Colorful, intricate drawings on view at the American Folk Art Museum are anything but simple
The plucky design behind the legendary instrument that forever changed the look of rock 'n' roll
The Great Migration transformed the nation—but millions of African Americans never left their Southern communities. Their unlikely success makes their stories all the more remarkable
A newly digitized set of records reveals the plight and bravery of enslaved people in the North
After a harrowing escape from the Philippines, the prickly American famously vowed "I shall return" from a remote train station before marshaling Allied forces to victory
Completed more than a century ago, these artworks reveal the Impressionist's triumphs—and struggles
Celebrating 50 years of the modernist masterpiece that shocked critics—and helped turn Washington into an arts capital
When the Colonies got too brassy, the English Parliament went ballistic—despite some wise voices of reason
Climate change, corporate money, soaring demand—can Mexico’s local agave growers find a viable path for a beloved beverage?
New programs in India are helping to reduce conflict between humans and the big cats by educating communities and helping those who have been affected by animal attacks
The Chinese American artist left a breathtaking legacy that ranged from fine art to Disney movies to Christmas cards
While far less famous than the coalition that met in 1775, this group of founders found agreement in their disagreements and laid the groundwork for a revolution
By building a broad coalition of partners across the political spectrum, the Florida metropolis is doing all that it can to keep the city cool
New research is revealing how the Sceptered Isle transformed from a Roman backwater to a mighty country of its own
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As breaking makes its debut at this summer’s Olympics, take a look back more than a century when another dance rocked the City of Lights
In some parts of the world, the mythical creatures are monsters. In others, they’re more benign beings
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