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OTD In Space - September 10: GRAIL Mission Launches To The Moon
On Sept. 10, 2011, NASA's GRAIL spacecraft launched on a mission to the moon! GRAIL, which stands for Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory, was sent to the moon to map its gravitational fields. Scientists could study the moon's...
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OTD In Space - September 9: 1st Private Rocket Launches
On Sept. 9, 1982, the first private rocket launched from a Texas cattle ranch. The Conestoga 1 rocket was designed by Space Services Inc. of America and built from spare parts of other rockets. It was named after a type of covered wagon...
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OTD In Space - September 7: STS-69 Endeavour Launches On NASA's 100th
On Sept. 7, 1995, the space shuttle Endeavour launched on mission STS-69. This was the 100th successful crew spaceflight mission for NASA. Endeavour lifted off from NASA's historic launch site at Kennedy Space Center's Pad 39A. During...
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OTD In Space - September 8: Genesis Spacecraft Crash-Lands In Utah
On Sept. 8, 2004, NASA's Genesis spacecraft crash-landed in Utah after its parachutes failed to deploy. Genesis was NASA's first sample-return mission since the Apollo program, and the first to bring back samples from anywhere farther...
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Artist Animation Of Water Flowing Into Ancient Mars Jezero Crater
Jezero Crater on Mars was once home to a lake, delta and rivers. See an animation of what it could have looked like when water poured into the crater billions of years ago and present day. Credit: Space.com | animations: ESA/ DLRde / FU...
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All About August's Supermoon Blue Moon
Did you know about the full moon in August was a Supermoon and a blue moon. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: NASA/GSFC
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OTD In Space - September 2: Lost and Found! Rosetta Sees Philae Lander On Comet 67P
On Sept. 2, 2016, the European Space Agency finally located Philae, its long-lost comet lander. Philae is a spacecraft about the size of a washing machine, and it was dropped off at Comet 67P by another spacecraft named Rosetta in...
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How Were the Egyptian Pyramids Built?
Scientists have had to piece together clues as to how pyramids were constructed.
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OTD In Space - September 1: Pioneer 11 Becomes 1st Spacecraft To Visit Saturn
On Sept. 1, 1979, NASA's robotic space probe Pioneer 11 became the first spacecraft to fly by Saturn. Pioneer 11 launched in 1973 on a mission to explore the Asteroid Belt, Jupiter and Saturn. It launched directly toward Jupiter, then...
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How To Find The North Star' Polaris In The Night Sky
Find out where to spot The North Star aka Polaris in the night sky. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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What Are The Reasons For Human-Elephant Conflict In Sri Lanka?
Rapid growth of elephant and human population, struggling to share limited resources and land. Farmers are encroaching on elephants habitats, disrupting their water and food resources.
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OTD In Space - July 13: Luna 15 Heads To The Moon
On July 13, 1969, the Soviet Union launched its Luna 15 spacecraft on a mission to the moon. Luna 15 was a robotic sample return mission sent to retrieve some lunar soil and bring it back to Earth. It launched just three days before...
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OTD In Space - July 12: Communications Satellite Olympus Launched
On July 12, 1989, the European Space Agency launched an experimental communications satellite named Olympus-1. It was the largest civilian telecommunication satellite ever built, and some nicknamed it "LargeSat." It malfunctioned in 1991...
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The History of the United States Secret Service
The U.S. Secret Service began as a way to stop counterfeit money after the Civil War, but later became the main agency protecting the President. After several assassinations, including President McKinley’s in 1901, it was finally...
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Ten Historical Figures Brought to Life with Facial Reconstructions & Stunning Motion
In this video, we celebrate a year of historical re-creations with 10 of our favorite reconstructions from 2024. From Julius Caesar to Pocahontas, we explore what these iconic figures might have truly looked like. Thank you for your...
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3 of Art History's Most Beautiful Muses Brought to Life
In this video, we explore the fascinating lives of three women who inspired some of history's most iconic artworks. From Amelie Gautreau, the model for John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Madame X, to Muriel Foster, known for her role in...
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What did People from the Past REALLY look like? Portraits are the Original Photo Filters
This video uncovers the hidden secrets in historical portraits, like the altered image of Isabella de Medici, and explores how art has long been used to manipulate appearances. We dive into the symbolism, cultural beauty standards, and...
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Queen Charlotte: England's First Black Queen? With Facial Re-Creations
In this video, we explore the life and appearance of Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, and address the longstanding debate over whether she was biracial. From her early life in a small German duchy to her arrival in England as...
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What did Catherine of Aragon REALLY look like? Facial Reconstructions of a Controversial Portrait
In this video, we explore the true appearance of Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of King Henry VIII, and the often inaccurate portrayals of her in movies and TV shows. Learn about her fair complexion, red-gold hair, and blue eyes,...
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Facial Recreations of Pocahontas Revealed: What Did She Really Look Like?
In this video, we dive into the real-life appearance of Pocahontas, debunking the Disney movie's portrayal and revealing the truth behind her dress and features. Discover how Pocahontas and the Powhatan people dressed, the materials they...
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10 Historical Figures Brought to Life | Royalty Now Top 10 of 2023
We've counted down our top 10 re-creations of historical figures from this year, 2023.
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A New Image of Anne Boleyn? Re-Creations of the Mysterious Image Under Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I
This x-ray image of a woman, found hidden underneath a 1580s portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, has fascinated researchers and the public. It’s led many to come to believe that this is a secret image of Elizabeth’s disgraced mother, Anne...
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What did Elizabeth I really look like? Portrait Analysis & Facial Reconstructions
Explore the true appearance of Queen Elizabeth I by examining her portraits and contemporary descriptions. While there are numerous images of her, each differs slightly. Elizabeth's portraits were carefully curated to reflect her power,...
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The True Face of Mozart? Facial Reconstructions of the Prodigy Composer
The true appearance of Mozart is surprisingly contentious - He’s even been described as the most famous person whose true likeness is the least recognized. All of his portraits look a little different. His family members - as well as...