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Googly Eyed God
Photo: Egypt Centre/Swansea University Talismans usualy depict gods as fierce or solemn, but not this one! Recently found by Egypt Centre curator Carolyn Graves-Brown, the talisman of the Egyptian...
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11 Wonderful Libraries in Africa
We’ve brought you beautiful European, South American, North American and Asian libraries, so now it’s time for the most amazing libraries in Africa. 1. Library of Alexandria The most famous library in...
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World War I Centennial: Britain and France Team Up (Sort Of)
The First World War was an unprecedented catastrophe that killed millions and set the continent of Europe on the path to further calamity two decades later. But it didn’t come out of nowhere. With the...
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Angela Micol believes that she may have located several undiscovered pyramids in Egypt using Google. A ’satellite archaeologist’, Micol uses tools suc…
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Pythagoras: World’s Nerdiest Cult Leader
Historically, cults and their leaders haven’t had much luck getting good publicity. Maybe it’s because of their intense religious fervor or their creepy recruiting methods, but most people do their...
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Parkour in Egypt
(YouTube link) This Polish free runner traveled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt to jump around on the buildings. -via Breakfast Links
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The Ancient Avengers
The whole world rumbled as the gods battled each other. Then the victors cast the vanquished into the outer darkness and assumed rule over mankind. Artist Christian Nauck retold this tale of ancient...
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Skip the Long Security Lines at the Airport with a Wheelchair
Long wait at the airport security line? Savvy travelers know the shortcut: simply request an airport wheelchair, no proof of disability required! The practice, tacitly endorsed by a “don’t ask, don’t...
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11 of the Richest People in History
Coming up with a definitive list of the richest people of all time is almost impossible, thanks to the difficulties that arise with comparing different currencies and adjusting for inflation over...
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Ancient Roman Socks
These magnificently preserved socks date back to Roman Egypt, c. 250-420 A.D. Are they designed for two-toed people? Not quite: The big toe divided from the others suggest that the socks were probably...
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