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Rome is teeming with mysterious papal crypts filled with secrets

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Rome is teeming with mysterious papal crypts filled with secrets

Rome is teeming with mysterious papal crypts filled with secrets

How archaeologists found one of the oldest cities on earth

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How archaeologists found one of the oldest cities on earth

How archaeologists found one of the oldest cities on earth

How Scotland is reviving an ancient pagan fire ritual

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How Scotland is reviving an ancient pagan fire ritual

How Scotland is reviving an ancient pagan fire ritual

The blackout that nearly broke NYC—and the logo that saved it

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The blackout that nearly broke NYC—and the logo that saved it

The blackout that nearly broke NYC—and the logo that saved it

How a new pope is elected

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How a new pope is elected

How a new pope is elected

Pope Francis dies at 88

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Pope Francis dies at 88

Pope Francis dies at 88

An intimate look at Pope Francis's life at the Vatican

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An intimate look at Pope Francis's life at the Vatican

An intimate look at Pope Francis's life at the Vatican

See how Pope Francis ushered in a new era for the Catholic Church

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See how Pope Francis ushered in a new era for the Catholic Church

See how Pope Francis ushered in a new era for the Catholic Church

What archaeology can—and can’t—tell us about Jesus’ crucifixion

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What archaeology can—and can’t—tell us about Jesus’ crucifixion

What archaeology can—and can’t—tell us about Jesus’ crucifixion

Rare, 1,600-year-old child remains found at a Maya altar

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Rare, 1,600-year-old child remains found at a Maya altar

Rare, 1,600-year-old child remains found at a Maya altar

Is there really a secret city under the pyramids?

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Is there really a secret city under the pyramids?

Is there really a secret city under the pyramids?

Mary Magdalene probably wasn’t a prostitute. Was she rich?

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Mary Magdalene probably wasn’t a prostitute. Was she rich?

Mary Magdalene probably wasn’t a prostitute. Was she rich?

How dragons lost their wicked menace—and became our friends

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How dragons lost their wicked menace—and became our friends

How dragons lost their wicked menace—and became our friends

What is Good Friday—and what’s the meaning behind its name?

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What is Good Friday—and what’s the meaning behind its name?

What is Good Friday—and what’s the meaning behind its name?

America has a 740-mile river adventure finally being revealed

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America has a 740-mile river adventure finally being revealed

America has a 740-mile river adventure finally being revealed

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