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Will Artemis II Land on the Moon?

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Today in History—January 27: Dante’s Divine Justice

　　　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. Want to learn more about what happened on January 27, or any other day of the year? Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every morning. (more) Today in History—January 27: Dante’s Divine Justice Written by René Ostberg René Ostberg is an associate editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. René...

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Women Leaders: Notable Female Politicians in History

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When Was Jesus Born?

　　　　Giotto: The Nativity The Nativity, fresco by Giotto, 1303–05, depicting the birth of Jesus; in the Arena Chapel (Scrovegni Chapel), Padua, Italy. (more) When Was Jesus Born? Written by Charles Preston Charles Preston is Associate Editor for Religion at Encyclopædia Britannica. Charles Preston Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge,...

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Can the Cold Really Cause Trees to Explode?

　　　　frost crack A Norway maple (Acer platanoides) displaying a frost crack caused by cold winter weather. Tissues within the tree can freeze and expand rapidly, causing the bark to split and crack. (more) Can the Cold Really Cause Trees to Explode? Written by John P. Rafferty John P. Rafferty writes about Earth processes and the environment. He serves currently...