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The origins and meaning of the tryzub, the Ukrainian coat of arms
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The Intriguing Origins of the Dollar Symbol and Its Global Impact
Today, the dollar sign is a symbol of American power. Learn how this unusual character evolved from colonial currency to the center of the financial system.
The Phone Call That Led to Love
Katherine Doyle, an NBC White House reporter, and Alex deGrasse, a political strategist and adviser, unexpectedly found love ...
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Ancient Jug With Owner’s Name Unearthed in Tajikistan Sheds Light on Life 2,000 Years Ago
Archaeologists in Tajikistan discover a 2,000-year-old jug inscribed with its owner’s name, shedding light on ancient Kushan ...
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A descriptive catalogue of Greek coins - Archive.org
A descriptive catalogue of Greek coins by Bement, Clarence Sweet, 1843-1923. [from old catalog]; Comparette, Thomas Louis, 1868- [from old catalog] Publication date 1921 Topics Coins, Greek Publisher ...
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Byzantine Mosaic Unearthed in Dara Excavations, Türkiye
Archaeologists in Dara, Mardin, southeastern Türkiye, have uncovered a stunning 1,500-year-old Byzantine mosaic featuring ...
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1,500-Year-Old Byzantine Mosaic Uncovered in Ancient City of Dara in Turkey
Archaeologists uncovered an ancient Byzantine mosaic in Dara, revealing the Greek-influenced city's military and religious ...
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Tradition with a twist: Inside Glasgow Uni Alexandrian Society’s living legacy
Founded in 1887 and named after the ancient famed city of Alexandria, the society blends deep-rooted tradition with an ...