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One of Christianity's longest-running debates hinges on a passage from the Bible that refers to the brothers and sisters of ...

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If you’re planning to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary on the National Mall, be prepared for a much different Fourth of July experience than in years past. For the first time, the Department ...

The National Geographic Society’s new Museum of Exploration will open Friday, June 26, after four years and $300 million worth of renovations. Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect: The museum’s ...

TIME speaks with Jill Tiefenthaler, CEO of the National Geographic Society, about the launch of the Museum of Exploration in D.C.