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Guerlain Shalimar perfume, from 1925, didn’t just start the gourmand fragrance trend—it made desire fashionable. One hundred ...

Think you know the world’s most famous landmarks? Think again. Behind the postcard-perfect views and iconic designs lie strange stories, hidden rooms, and unexpected secrets that most visitors never ...

In 1895, Wilhelm Röntgen's accidental discovery of X-rays marked the moment science learned to look beyond surfaces, fusing ...

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New documents reveal Exxon secretly funded Atlas Network thinktanks to spread climate denial across Latin America in the ...

Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on November 4. Check what happened ...

This costly conflict spanned generations—and its brutal legacy endures. But why did the bloodshed go on for so long?

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Ever wondered what war smells like? Or ponder the odor of love, or the stench of medieval Paris, or the sacred fragrance of religion? A new exhibition ...

In his personal journal, he famously wrote “the light has gone out of my life” after losing his wife and mother on the same ...

Willy’s Kitchen’s green and white building with its welcoming porch stands out in Glen Burnie. This local institution has been serving up some of Maryland’s best fried chicken for years. The chicken ...