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How a crocodile cousin swapped four legs for two and roamed Triassic Arizona

Paleontologists at the University of Washington are baffled by a strange feature of Sonselasuchus cedrus.
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How Roman naval know-how could have jump-started Viking sea power

Evidence for that theory comes from numerous slipways for military ships from the 3rd century, discovered along the Norwegian coast. It has long been believed that the Viking Age began…
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Webb Captures a Fiery ‘Dragon Jet’ of Protostars in Cassiopeia

A team of astronomers spotted this in a stunning image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) while exploring a star-forming region in the constellation Cassiopeia. The background of the…
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How Joan of Arc Turned France Around — and Paid With Her Life

Joan of Arc is the archetypal national heroine: a patriot whose faith, charisma, and military effectiveness came together at a pivotal moment in her country’s history. She combined virtue, force…
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Mel Gibson Is Betting $200 Million on a Passionate Comeback

Mel Gibson continues to astonish the world with his multifaceted talents. For years, people have recognized one thing: everything this Australian-American actor and director of Irish descent seems to touch…
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Pompeii’s victims wore heavy wool cloaks — did Vesuvius erupt later in the year?

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius is traditionally dated to August 24, 79 AD — but the way Pompeii’s victims were dressed doesn’t look right for a hot summer day. A…
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Tens of Millions of Red Crabs Are Marching Across Christmas Island

As they do every year, the island’s 1,200 residents have prepared for the mass migration of tens of millions of red crabs. This island, located in the Indian Ocean, is…
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A Roman Tombstone Turned Up in a New Orleans Yard — How Did It Get There?

Anthropologist Daniella Santoro from Tulane University and her husband Aaron Lorenz were working in their yard in the historic Carrollton neighborhood of New Orleans when something unusual emerged from the…
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Scorpion-shaped mound in Mexico doubled as a solar calendar

An ancient scorpion-shaped mound in Mexico was built between 600 and 1100 AD, according to archaeologists from the University of Texas at Austin and Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and…
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The “otrovert”: the personality that thrives alone but connects deeply

A new personality type has been identified by American psychiatrist Rami Kaminski: the otrovert. The otrovert differs from both introverts and extroverts, harmoniously coexisting with internal contradictions. Before discussing the…
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Abu Dhabi’s Falcon‑Wing National Museum of Zayed Set to Open in December

Construction on Saadiyat Island, a cultural hub in Abu Dhabi, appears to be nearing completion. Plans for the National Museum of Zayed were first officially announced back in 2010. Now,…
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How Elsa Schiaparelli Turned Fashion Into Surrealist Art

Her ideas felt constrained by any single movement. Her boundless creativity kept searching for new outlets. If Elsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973) hadn’t existed, we’d have had to invent her.…
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Skip Your Post-Workout Shower? Here’s What It Does to Your Skin

Exercise is beneficial for your heart, muscles, and overall well-being. However, there’s one habit that can undermine those benefits: postponing your shower after a workout. Sweat left on the skin…
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Mars rover finds helmet-shaped rock made almost entirely of spherules

The six-wheeled explorer Perseverance has discovered an intriguing rock on the surface of Mars that resembles either a battle helmet or a volcano. In a new image captured by the…
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In the shadow of green terraces: an unprecedented sports complex has been built in Hong Kong.

In their latest project, the renowned architectural firm , founded by the legendary Zaha Hadid, drew inspiration from the stunning landscapes of Hong Kong’s suburbs. The massive eco-friendly sports complex,…
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Inspired by the avant-garde: the design of the 2026 Winter Olympic medals was unveiled in Venice.

The Palazzo Balbi in Venice recently unveiled the for the upcoming Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. According to the Italian National Olympic Committee, these events will take place in February…
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Perhaps the king lost it? A beautiful amethyst set in silver was found near the castle in Poland.

An amethyst set in high-quality gold-plated silver lay buried for about 600 years in the silt of an old ditch near Kolo Castle in the Opole Voivodeship of southwestern Poland.…
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Roman traces in Turkey: an elite villa with frescoes and a pool has been excavated in Tripoli.

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Tripoli, located in the Buldan district of western Turkey, have uncovered a well-preserved luxury villa from the Roman era, dating back to the 4th…
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Tyrant-nerd: Caligula was knowledgeable about healing herbs.

Researchers from Yale University have suggested that the tyrant Caligula (12-41 AD) had a fondness for plants and was knowledgeable about their healing properties. Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus,…
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A ship from ancient Greece, dating back 2400 years, has been discovered on the floor of the Adriatic Sea.

The team from the underwater archaeology department of the Croatian Conservation Institute has confirmed a significant discovery on the floor of the Adriatic Sea. Near the Croatian island of Vis,…
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In Bulgaria, a prehistoric star map carved into stone has been discovered.

According to Georgiy Georgiev, one of the discoverers of the site, the stone with its strange carvings is a prehistoric map of the night sky. This may represent one of…
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A craftsman’s masterpiece: an ancient arrowhead made of white quartzite has been discovered in Sweden.

During excavations conducted collaboratively by the Swedish Archaeological Service, the Västerbotten Museum, and the Skellefteå Museum, researchers uncovered a rare artifact on the Hedkammen ridge. This find showcases the exceptional…
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Neanderthals had a creative approach to cooking, according to archaeologists.

A new study by archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has revealed that Neanderthals employed various cooking methods. Analysis of animal bones from two caves in northern Israel showed…
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Wonder of the World: Massive blocks of the Alexandria Lighthouse have been raised from the seabed.

Recently, 22 long-submerged stone blocks were raised from the shores of Alexandria, Egypt. These blocks were originally used in the construction of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria (or Pharos), one…
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A large Celtic settlement with treasures has been discovered in the Czech Republic.

A team of archaeologists from the University of Hradec Králové, the Museum of Eastern Bohemia, and the research organization Archaia Praha has made an astonishing discovery. During archaeological surveys preceding…
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A temple of a powerful civilization has been discovered in the Andes: it existed even before the Incas.

Long before the Incas arrived in the Andes, a civilization known as Tiwanaku thrived in the region. An international team of archaeologists led by José Capriles from the University of…
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In the ancient city of Dara in Turkey, archaeologists have uncovered a lavish mosaic.

A vibrant mosaic floor adorned with distinctive ancient patterns has been uncovered by a team of Turkish archaeologists in a residential building of the ancient city of Dara, located 30…
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What did the statues of Hatshepsut do to offend the ancient Egyptians?

For the past century, Egyptologists have believed that after the death of the powerful female pharaoh Hatshepsut, her nephew and successor sought revenge by smashing her statues, aiming to erase…
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Oases with ancient walls have been discovered in the Arabian Desert: 4,000 years ago, life thrived here.

A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from an international team of archaeologists. They have uncovered ancient fortified settlements in the Arabian Desert that date back 4,000 years. These findings challenge the…
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Henry Ford: The Success Story of the Father of the People’s Car

Henry Ford’s biography serves as a practical guide to management and an example of corporate social responsibility. Behind the achievements and paradoxes of one of the founders of the automotive…
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Dissolved in Legend: The Phenomenon of Princess Diana

The childhood nickname of the aristocratic little girl was “the Duchess.” In her youth, she became “Lady,” in marriage she was referred to as “Her Royal Highness,” after her divorce…
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Clark Gable: The King of Golden Hollywood

Beloved by women and respected by men, he gifted his Oscar to a friend’s son, healed from the loss of love through war, never gave autographs, avoided “societal servitude,” and…
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Charles Darwin: The Evolution of the Author of the Theory of Evolution

This fascinating biography tells the story of how a “struggling elementary school student,” who lost his mother at the age of eight, compensated for his lack of knowledge at two…
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Thomas Lipton: a dreamer from the slums

A creative businessman who introduced innovative approaches to the art of commerce built his renowned tea empire while already being a well-known millionaire. Hailing from the impoverished neighborhood of Glasgow,…
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Clint Eastwood: Hollywood’s “Dinosaur”

Clint Eastwood’s first appearance on screen, 70 years ago, wasn’t even credited. It was his role as the “Man with No Name” that transformed him into a “star actor,” leading…
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John Lennon: “I have always been a rebel.”

Many chapters of the life of John Lennon, the founder, co-author, vocalist, and guitarist of the extraordinary band The Beatles, which opened the doors to British rock, have been documented…
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Frank Sinatra: My Way

Frank Sinatra, the beloved singer of several generations of Americans, navigated his path in such a way that its conclusion was deemed a metaphorical “end of the 20th century.” Fascinating…
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Michael Schumacher: When the Race Ends

One of the brightest personalities in modern sports has become a popular brand, a symbol of resilience and unwavering success. Thanks to his driving skills and fearlessness behind the wheel,…
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Elvis Presley: the new voice of America

“God in a Pink Suit” is a unique phenomenon of the American stage. Elvis Presley’s rock and roll emerged as a cultural alternative filled with dancing, fun, and eroticism, becoming…
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Jean Gabin: the facets of charisma

Why did the winner of France’s national film award and the Venice and Berlin Film Festival prizes struggle to make a career in Hollywood, and why did he choose not…
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Marquis de Sade: “I will not change.”

For a third of his life, the notorious French aristocrat and free thinker, who miraculously escaped the guillotine twice, spent his days in prisons and asylums. A rebel, radical, and…
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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: “I have so much to say.”

“You just need to grow up, and a merciful God will leave you to your own devices,” – this metaphorical phrase from the writer and pilot may hold the key…
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Nikola Tesla: the inventor of the future

The world owes a debt of gratitude to the author of nearly eight hundred inventions in the field of electrical and radio engineering for the second (technological) phase of the…
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Gustav Klimt: The Rebel of Viennese Modernism

Contemporaries described the author of the famous “Kiss” as “primitive yet sophisticated, simple yet complex, but always inspired.” This characterization by his acquaintance, journalist Bertha Zuckerhandl, can be considered objective,…
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Alexandre Dumas, père: the literary “manufacturer”

This creative “workshop” turned writing into a production line, branding his work alongside other authors. In crafting his historical adventure novels, plays, travel stories, and cookbooks, the creator of “The…
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Jacqueline Kennedy: The First Lady

Jacqueline Kennedy served as the First Lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963 during the presidency of her husband, John F. Kennedy. In that brief time, she made…
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O. Henry: The Comforter of America

O. Henry, with his characteristic humor, once advised: “The art of storytelling is to conceal everything that people are eager to know until your cherished views on unrelated matters are…
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Sophia Loren: “I am still curious about life.”

“The resources of youth are intellect, talent, and creativity,” insists the actress, who continues to dazzle on glamorous red carpets. “If you learn to harness this source, you can truly…

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