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‘Physical symbols of white supremacy’ are coming down. What changed?

After years of debate, Confederate monuments are being removed from public land. In their place, let’s honor leaders whose stories haven’t been told.

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These painstakingly preserved plants are still radiant centuries later

In the herbarium at London’s Natural History Museum, vibrant specimens retain some of the flower of their youth.

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Why travel should be considered an essential human activity

Upgraded toilet, natural repellents, and kicking up dirt

See how volcanoes spark lightning storms

In this remote corner of China, locals use zip lines to get around

Discover one of the world’s top spots for winter surfing

The antique tools used to keep timeless timepieces ticking

He wants the ‘homeland of the turtle’ to lead in conserving the species

How Portugal keeps alive an iconic 500-year-old art form

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