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About 4600 years ago, the population of Britain was replaced by a people who brought Bell Beaker pottery with them. Now, ...
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The ancient Olympic games were crowded with male athletes, but were there opportunities for females to compete in sports?
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The Chinese characters for Yongle Dadian, using the newly developed digital font. CHINA DAILY A style of calligraphy once used to record one of ancient China's most ambitious scholarly projects is ...
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From the mystery of the lost city of Atlantis to the tale of Sleeping Beauty, we seek out locations around the world steeped in myths and legends that are sure to capture your imagination.