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appalachia

The Tallest of the Great Smoky Mountains Is—Officially—Kuwohi

The return of the indigenous name of Tennessee's highest point has meaning beyond what's on a map.
Seth T. Kannarr and Derek H. Alderman
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iron age

In Denmark, an Ancient Army Met a Mysterious End in a Lake

Archaeologists have found the remains of hundreds of Iron Age fighters at Alken Enge—but they didn't die there.
Nicky Nielsen
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cocktails

7 Candidates for Your Election Day Menu

Election season means fundraiser foods, satirical sweets, and campaign trail cuisine.
Andrew Coletti
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objects of intrigue

This Map Shows a Fictional Country Created by a Con Man

In the 19th century, Scottish scammer Gregor MacGregor made a fortune selling land in Poyais.
Diana Hubbell
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american presidents

7 Presidential Stories They Don't Teach in History Class

Learn the secrets of the Oval Office desks, who got stuck in an elevator, and why we give presidents their own libraries.
Roxanne Hoorn