For the past century, Egyptologists have believed that after the death of the powerful female pharaoh Hatshepsut, her n…
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A charred, incomplete loaf of bread dating back to around 3300 B.C. has unveiled some secrets of ancient bakers and shed new light on fertility rituals from the early Neolithic…
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Why shoot off fireworks, throw out junk, pour water, and wait for gifts by the fireplace? Cuba: Purging Sins On the “Island of Freedom,” it’s customary for residents to fill…
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On April 15, during Lazarus Saturday, it’s time to sow peas for a bountiful harvest. On April 23, St. George’s Day, the nightingale begins to sing, and it will continue…
