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When Science and Exploration Became Politics: The Hidden Story Behind Museum Expeditions in Latin America

What a new book reveals about exploration, museums, and intelligence during World War I Exploration is often remembered through adventure stories, scientific discoveries, and museum collections. But history is rarely that simple. A fascinating new book by historian Roberta Marx Delson explores a lesser-known chapter of exploration history: the moment when scientific expeditions in Latin America became deeply entangled with politics, diplomacy, and wartime … Read More When Science and Exploration Became Politics: The Hidden Story Behind Museum Expeditions in Latin America