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Ancient manuscripts detailing the events during the Roman Empire are believed to contain 'first hand' evidence about the life and death of Jesus Christ. The Annals, written by the Roman historian ...

Dominican Republic authorities have ended their rescue operation and turned to recovery efforts following the collapse of a nightclub roof on Tuesday, which left more than 200 people dead.

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The ivory scepter with the longest Linear A inscription known, found in Knossos. Credit: A. Kanta et al. The object was uncovered in one of the rooms of a Neopalatial-phase building (1700-1450 BCE) ...

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