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A Brief and Amazing History of the Pleiades, Stars That Captivated Ancient Civilizations and Inspired Poets

Also known as the “Seven Sisters,” the striking cluster has long been used as an important seasonal marker and appears high ...

An ongoing walk across the world in 25 photos

For over a decade, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has woven a tapestry of ...