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

Curious about Vibranium?

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Chocolate's Natural History

Learn about cacao’s journey from seedling to confection in this fascinating video.

Preparator works on large bone in the Dino Lab

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.

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

A Taste of Tradition

Joe Ter-Poghossian | Mignon Chocolate

Rectangular-shaped clear gem with purple and green swirls behind it on a black background

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.

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.

La Brea Tar Pits National Natural Landmark

Research and Collections

A Landmark Anniversary for La Brea Tar Pits

Mark the 60th anniversary of La Brea Tar Pits' designation as a National Natural Landmark with some vintage photography.

A female Halichoeres sanchezi, Tailspot wrasse, San Benedicto, Revillagigedos

Research and Collections

Halichoeres sanchezi: A New Fish Species from Mexico’s Revillagigedos Islands

How a team of marine scientists netted a fish species new to science with three dives off a far-flung island

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