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Divided Kingdom
Thailand is torn between the monarchy of the past and the politics of the present.
Evolution of Diet
Would eating like our Stone Age ancestors really be healthier for us—and the planet?
A World Apart
Now the southern Line Islands will be protected.
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Grand Ambition
Nero built his extravagant new palace as a reflection of his own magnificence.
Ness of Brodgar
This mysterious temple complex was the epicenter of a vast ritualistic landscape.
China’s Supercaves
Tour the Miao Room’s 3-D model created from the laser scan.
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Browse through visions of the world as seen through photographers’ eyes.
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Precious Waters
Among the world’s last pristine places, the southern Line Islands can teach us what we have lost.
Natural Progression
Wilderness Society President Jamie Williams talks about the importance of protecting America’s wild places.
True Wilderness
Expedition members share their thoughts on Franz Josef Land and the importance of preserving it.
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