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Stories: A New Discovery Offers a Glimpse into the World of the Hittites—in Their Own Words — A new cache of cuneiform tablets reveals the everyday lives of people in the Hittite Empire—from religious rituals to a princess who died in a plague.; The Iconic Waldorf Astoria Is Back—Here’s Why You Should Dine There — Known for inventing the Waldorf salad and popularising dishes such as red velvet cake and eggs benedict, the Waldorf Astoria New York has played a key part in the city’s culinary history. At the recently revamped hotel, travellers can discover these classic dishes — with some modern twists.; This Country is Central America’s Ultimate Nature Escape — Discover a land where rainforest meets reef, volcanoes tower above cloud forests, and pura vida is a way of life. Here’s our guide to where to stay, what to eat, and what to know before you visit Costa Rica.; Why It's Time to Visit the White Cliffs of Denmark — Travelers are catching on to the glacier-sculpted landscape of Møns Klint, a stunning stretch of limestone and chalk on a Danish island in the Baltic Sea. But there's more to the story here than just natural wonders.; What Alzheimer’s Blood Tests Can’t Tell You About Your Dementia Risk — The new tests can reveal changes in the brain years before symptoms appear—but experts caution that they may not help everyone.; Searching for the Black Sailors Who Perished in the Deadliest U.S. Naval Loss of WWI — More than a hundred years after the USCGC Tampa sank in the deadliest U.S. naval loss of the Great War, its discovery sheds light on eleven Black sailors who made Coast Guard history.; How Volcanoes Helped Forge America’s Newest National Park — Here’s what to know about the new park’s fascinating geologic history—and how this “sky island” shaped the incredible biodiversity of this corner of southeastern Arizona.; What an Ancient Wall Beneath Paris Reveals About Caesar’s Propaganda Machine — A new discovery beneath Paris suggests Julius Caesar’s account of sacking the