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Nefertari was the beloved wife of Rameses II, and her extravagant tomb proves it. Its restored paintings tell an interesting ...

Authorities have closed the Acropolis for several hours Tuesday due to high temperatures. The closure lasts from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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William J. Stillman, an American journalist, diplomat, author, and photographer captured the Acropolis in 1870 in a series of ...

Our National Museum of American History tracked down the story of the familiar bearded figure. Explore GOTV pins, posters, and other voting-related collection items from across the Smithsonian.