Richard Conniff, a Smithsonian contributor since 1982, is the author of seven books about human and animal ... new epicenter of paleontology Today’s explorers and scientists are identifying ...

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This story, Teddy Roosevelet’s American Game Trails,” appeared in the January 1991 issue of Outdoor Life. Ask most Americans ...

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Nestled in the heart of Williston, Vermont, there’s a treasure trove that’s been hiding in plain sight, waiting for intrepid explorers to discover its wonders. It’s not a pirate’s cove or a secret ...

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Metadata is a vital tool for discovering and preserving history. Learn about efforts across the Smithsonian to highlight ...

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If, like me, your childhood was enlivened by the Ladybird history books of L du Garde Peach, James May's new series The Great Explorers (Channel 5, Thurs, 9pm) might come as a bit of a disappointment.