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Welcome to Stories, a place to explore—and be inspired by—the wonder of our natural and cultural worlds.

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Earth's First Giant
The two-meter skull of a humongous new ichthyosaur species, Earth’s first known giant creature, reveals how both the extinct marine reptiles and modern whales became giants.
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The Science of Rare Jewels
Explore every facet of gems and jewelry at Brilliance: The Art and Science of Rare Jewels
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Blue Splendor of Ceylon
The Splendor of Sapphires
Earth’s history through the lens of a precious gem
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Talking Tar Pits Turkeys
Dig into some ancient turkey with our Tar Pits team member, Preparator Laura Tewksbury.
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Research and Collections
Tooth Fast, Tooth Curious?
A new study uncovers a novel approach to a plant-based diet, unique to long-necked dinosaurs
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Young Jane Goodall
We're Inspired by Jane
Our Museum community reflects on the life's work of Dr. Jane Goodall
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Dr. Jane Goodall
A Message From Dr. Jane Goodall
“Every single one of us makes a difference every single day.”
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Research and Collections
These Hips Don’t Lie: 3D Imaging of a Pelvis Suggests Social Care for Saber Tooths
A new display at La Brea Tar Pits showcases how modern science can shed new light on old fossils.
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Halloween Is Coming
The Museum's ghosts are ready
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