In a bunker with a woman battlefield commander in Syria: ‘To be under the control of a patriarchal husband? I prefer to be here’
The commander said she couldn’t go outside without taking “precautions” because she could be hit by a Turkish drone. However, ...
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Elumelu @62: Making Giant Strides
By Chidiebere Nwobodo “The man who has no imagination has no wings.” — Muhammad Ali Great achievers have one attribute in common; imaginative power.There is a school of thought that espoused this ...
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15 commonly believed history 'facts' – that aren't true
Peter Eastland/Alamy The Roman poet Virgil described the Roman people as 'gens togata' ('the race that wears the toga'), and in frescoes and statues the Romans would ... while the legendary Greek ...
Archaeologists Discovered a 1,700-Year-Old Statue of Hercules—Without His Head
Archaeologists excavating a private property in Florence, Italy, discovered a 20-inch statue of Hercules missing its head, ...
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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
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Crowds Flock to See 15-Year-Old “God’s Influencer,” the First Millennial Saint
Pilgrims visit Assisi to see Carlo Acutis, the 15-year-old “God’s influencer,” set to be canonized as the first millennial ...
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French Parliament member wants US to return Statue of Liberty: 'Apparently you despise it'
A French Parliament member is demanding that the U.S. return the Statue of Liberty to France, who gifted it to the Americans in the 1880s. Center-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann made the ...
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November 25, 2024 • Books We Love returns with 350+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 12 years of recommendations all in one place — that's nearly 4,000 great reads ...
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Bible Verses about God's Love
What does the Bible say about God's Love? The Love of God is frequently mentioned in the Bible through stories and proverbs as divine, true, and everlasting. In fact, the Bible says that God is love!