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Mammoths vs Mastodons: A La Brea Tar Pits Trunk Show
Discover the differences between Columbian mammoths and American mastodons
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Chocolate's Natural History
Learn about cacao’s journey from seedling to confection in this fascinating video.
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Naturalist
Earth's Green Giant
Fossil bones of Gnatalie, the long-necked dinosaur soon to be on display in NHM's new wing, were prepared in the Dinosaur Lab.
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Launch pad for the Ariane 6 for Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana
Research and Collections
Spaceport Fossils from French Guiana
How one small step for a spaceport in French Guiana led to a giant leap for Pleistocene fossils
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A Taste of Tradition
Joe Ter-Poghossian | Mignon Chocolate 
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A Rare Journey: The Jonker Diamond
Mineral Sciences Curator Aaron Celestian talks about the spectacular rare gem featured in the current NHM exhibition, 100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World.
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NHM at the Movies
Discover the films that where shot at the Museum.
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Ready For It?
What Taylor Swift and silent film era icon Mary Pickford have in common may surprise you.
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