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Greek mythology has been reflected in paintings and hundreds of vivid works that have come to be considered masterpieces.

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This year, scientists were able to pull back the curtain on mysteries surrounding figures across history, both known and ...

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In the Gospel of St Matthew, and in this gospel alone, we hear the story of wise men from the East who are led by a guiding ...

Anyone who is interested in the roots of Christian history is familiar with the following, drawn from the 11th chapter of Acts. Where is Antioch today? That biblical city now known as Antakya, located ...

Walkers and history-lovers have no easy way to visit more than a quarter of England's most ancient countryside landmarks ...

Before dinosaurs walked the Earth and tens of millions of years before the first mammals appeared, distant mammal relatives ...

Yet, amid the modern boom, echoes of ancient customs linger, offering a glimpse into the traditions that once shaped Russian building practices. At living history museums like the Semenkovo ...