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A 1914 photo of the Star-Spangled Banner undergoing conservation in the Smithsonian Castle (Smithsonian Institution Archives)

The Real Story Behind the Star-Spangled Banner, the Flag That Inspired the National Anthem

How the flag that flew proudly over Fort McHenry in September 1814 made its way to the Smithsonian

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A Buried Ancient Egyptian Port Reveals the Hidden Connections Between Distant Civilizations

How Coffee Helped the Union Caffeinate Their Way to Victory in the Civil War

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