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This Roman senator wrote some of the greatest letters in history. Here’s how Pliny the Younger’s words have kept ancient Rome ...

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The flower known as the poinsettia, has a rich history in South Carolina and beyond the borders of the U.S. Learn more about the Christmas flower.

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Sri Lanka’s misty hill country, a hub for nature-based tourism, is currently grappling with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

John Muir’s journal from this journey remains a powerful testament to the beauty and significance of the region.