The word “sarcophagus” derives from the Greek word for “flesh-eater.” These stone burial boxes were employed for millennia in ancient Egypt, the…
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Stretching over 10,000 kilometers, the Silk Road extended from the Mediterranean in the west to India in the south, and China in…
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Over millennia, we developed a complex and nuanced pharmacopoeia to deal with our ailments. Today, modern medicine is beginning to embrace these…
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In the 13th century, the Mongols erupted from their isolated homeland, forming one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.…
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An intriguing aspect of history concerns hidden features. Some were secret on purpose, while others were buried over time and forgotten. Concealed…
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Property development is difficult to miss. Whatever city or large town that you visit, there will most likely be a construction site…
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Telemarketers have to be some of the most hated people on the planet. Nobody wants a sleazy salesperson to bother him at…
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The chat room. A relic of the internet’s past. Once upon a time, chat rooms swarmed the mighty cyber plains like digital…
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Medieval fortresses stand as silent sentinels, shrouded in a veil of ancient mystery and awe. These formidable structures, dotted across the landscape…
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Being pretty isn’t easy. The most beautiful women in history weren’t just born that way. They put hard work into it—and, sometimes,…