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Jewish Refugees Transform Iceland's Classical Music Scene Amidst Hostile Immigration Policies
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Jewish Refugees Transform Iceland's Classical Music Scene Amidst Hostile Immigration Policies

Today in history, August 29
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Today in history, August 29

Today in history, August 28
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Today in history, August 28

A 1909 Letter Exposed Wilson’s Stance on Integration at Princeton
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A 1909 Letter Exposed Wilson’s Stance on Integration at Princeton

70 years since Elvis’ provocative moves at Florida Theatre. See photos
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70 years since Elvis’ provocative moves at Florida Theatre. See photos

From Coal Country to Protected Park: New River Gorge’s Transformation
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From Coal Country to Protected Park: New River Gorge’s Transformation

Divers Just Discovered Hundreds of Ancient Ceramic Vessels in a Shipwreck Off the Coast of Sicily
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Divers Just Discovered Hundreds of Ancient Ceramic Vessels in a Shipwreck Off the Coast of Sicily

On This Day in 2008, Jason Lezak Delivered an Olympic Miracle
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On This Day in 2008, Jason Lezak Delivered an Olympic Miracle

National Gallery of Art to Showcase African American Self-Expression in Early Photography
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National Gallery of Art to Showcase African American Self-Expression in Early Photography

On This Day: Henry S. Parmelee’s Sprinkler Work Changed Fire Safety
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On This Day: Henry S. Parmelee’s Sprinkler Work Changed Fire Safety

From Airborne Landings to Victory: The Battle for Sicily in 1943
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From Airborne Landings to Victory: The Battle for Sicily in 1943

On This Day in 1944, Operation Boomerang Targeted Japan’s Oil Supply
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On This Day in 1944, Operation Boomerang Targeted Japan’s Oil Supply

Why Lady Liberty Holds a Torch High Above New York Harbor
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Why Lady Liberty Holds a Torch High Above New York Harbor

1940s Wartime Fashion: The Decade That Reshaped American Closets for a Generation
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1940s Wartime Fashion: The Decade That Reshaped American Closets for a Generation

Operation Husky Combined Allied Air, Sea and Land Power in Sicily
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Operation Husky Combined Allied Air, Sea and Land Power in Sicily

Clarksburg History Museum Expands Offerings to Educate Community
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Clarksburg History Museum Expands Offerings to Educate Community

Boston University Digitally Preserves African and Islamic Manuscripts, Safeguarding Cultural Heritage
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Boston University Digitally Preserves African and Islamic Manuscripts, Safeguarding Cultural Heritage

Ancient Aspendos Tomb May Hold Remains of Greek Wrestler
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Ancient Aspendos Tomb May Hold Remains of Greek Wrestler

U.S. Army's 1946 Radar Experiment Proves Space Communication Feasibility
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U.S. Army's 1946 Radar Experiment Proves Space Communication Feasibility

National WWII Museum Hosts 'Reels and Remembrance' Cruise Exploring War History Through Film
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National WWII Museum Hosts 'Reels and Remembrance' Cruise Exploring War History Through Film