retold

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But it’s a history that must be retold to be understood and appreciated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It’s a story that’s been retold in recent weeks amid the Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship to show how outbreaks sometimes lead to scientific breakthroughs.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

She’s made something different from your typical adaptation, a movie that brings a fresh perspective to a very old and frequently retold tale.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

After the publication of his “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” in 2022, Mr. Barnett is back with another installment in a planned series of retold fairy tales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

He told and retold the story of the children of Israel, and how they escaped from bondage, to a group of slaves who were his followers.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry