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Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...
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The Roman Kings Who Ruled Rome Before the Republic
Rome was famous for rejecting the idea of kingship. For almost 500 years, Rome was a staunch Republic, with rules in place to ...
Mystery stone head found under Rome's Via Latina may depict Roman deity
The head, possibly depicting Jupiter, Apollo, Serapis, or a philosopher, was found reused in the Basilica of Santo Stefano.
Village of the Branch officials weigh traffic signal compromise in historic district
New York State's proposal for a larger traffic signal in a historic section in the Village of the Branch sparked an outcry.