The phrase “bless you” after a sneeze dates back to ancient times — once a divine sign, later a plague prayer, now a polite ...

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The 2025 winners of the prestigious Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) Dagger Awards, which honour the very best in the ...

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The world of literature has turned purple, not knowing which color, blue or red, fits the current dilemma that’s causing ...

From the hills of the Czech Republic’s Moravia region, archaeologists discovered a rare bronze wrist purse worn by a Roman ...

WHEN it comes to a perfect holiday destination for Brits, Egypt has it all – five-star resorts, scorching temperatures and ...

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A gas station has exploded in southeastern Rome, injuring at least nine first responders who rushed to the scene ...