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While Ancient Egyptians adored many animals, cats clearly reigned supreme. Indeed, elegant feline forms appear throughout ...
In ancient Greece, kissing was not considered strictly romantic or intimate; rather, kissing was a often a greeting between ...
We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there's evidence of ...
Mumbai is more than just a bustling metropolis of skyscrapers, street food, and Bollywood glamour, it’s also a gateway to ...
Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others ...
From the pyramids of Egypt to the jungle-choked ruins of Angkor Wat, from the magical desert capital of the Nabateans in ...
Discover why trusting a seemingly motionless statue might lead to laughter, surprise, or even a bit of awe. Learn about the art of the living statue and how performers, like those associated with ...
The general belief was that you should leave the statue outside under a bush the night before the wedding to ensure good weather ...
As China's first representative archaeological culture to enter the phase of ancient states, Hongshan is recognized as a ...
The sacred yellow serpents of Asclepius, the porieas, symbolized healing, renewal, divine power in ancient Greek medical and ...
A new study argues that the pharaoh’s statues weren’t destroyed out of revenge, but were ‘ritually deactivated’ because of ...
The Statue of Liberty is an icon of our political freedom. The Cross is an icon of our spiritual freedom. The Statue of ...