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What's Your Gaelic Name?
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Gaelic languages, and especially Gaelic names, have a magical quality, in part due to the vanishing and poetic nature of the Gaelic languages. Gaelic names pack a lot of meaning into a few short sounds. Which Gaelic name is meant for you? Take this quiz and find out!
How the Terracotta Army Works
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The Terracotta Army was commissioned under Emperor Qin as protection for the afterlife. Learn why the Terracotta Army isn't as unique as it is massive.
The Sweet Details of Treacle, Britain's Favorite Syrup
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A beloved ingredient in British children's literature, treacle has a long sweet history. Let's dip in.
Why do we get presents in our stockings?
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Why do we get presents in our stockings? Learn the history and traditions behind Christmas stockings and the role of Saint Nicholas and Santa.
What's so important about the Code of Hammurabi?
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The Code of Hammurabi is an important artifact because it sheds light on laws in Babylonia. Learn why the Code of Hammurabi explains "an eye for an eye."
River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting
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Winding through the South Carolina low country, the Cooper River is a reed-lined haven for sportfish and shorebirds. The waterway originates in Berkeley County's Lake Moultrie. From there, it proceeds all the way down to Charleston, where it merges with the Ashley and the Wando to form that city's world-famous harbor. (Ever hear of Fort Sumter?)
Meet Gigantophis garstini, an Enormous Prehistoric Snake
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Before the 2003 discovery of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, Gigantophis garstini was known as the largest snake to ever roam the Earth.
How the La Brea Tar Pits Work
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A sculpted mammoth shows visitors to the La Brea Tar Pits what these ancient animals might have looked like, but the pits themselves have looked the same for thousands of years. How did they form, and what discoveries lie beneath the sticky surface?
How Family Crests Work
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Attaching a crest or coat of arms to one's family history sometimes fuels a sense of pride or belonging. However, it will take some serious research to locate your crest.
How to Volunteer in Historical Reenactments
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Volunteering in historical reenactments is a big commitment. Learn what's involved if you want to volunteer in historical reenactments.