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Spring brings a dramatic change to Washington’s sky this year. The bright planets that have kept us company over the long ...

A show in Chantilly will reveal the ‘Mona Lisa’ of illuminated manuscripts — a rarely exhibited 15th-century prayer book ...

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Looking for random tidbits to bring out at your next dinner party? Here are 167 random fun facts suitable for anyone in your ...

The Kingdom of Scotland was founded in 843 AD when Kenneth MacAlpin unified the Picts and Scots, though its story stretches ...

Roman Lion Sculpture. Image by felker via Depositphotos ... Despite their terrifying presence, lions were also associated with the goddess Cybele, serving as symbols of protection and strength in ...

Roman Lion Sculpture. Image by felker via Depositphotos ... Despite their terrifying presence, lions were also associated with the goddess Cybele, serving as symbols of protection and strength in ...

Standing over 50 centimeters tall and missing its head, the statue depicts Hercules, a central figure in Greek and Roman mythology. He is shown resting, holding a club, and draped in lion’s skin – ...

A deep dive into the Egyptian gods and goddesses (their characteristics, myths, and symbols) who held significant sway over ...

Ancient Greco-Roman statue of Hercules ... The statue shows the hero wielding his iconic club and draped in a lion’s skin—symbols of his legendary strength. What’s even more intriguing is the bull’s ...

When the creaking old ship was set to cast off and the captain, cook, and crew were ready, and the ship was to sail on a ...