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One of Southern California’s most significant collections of artifacts and antiquities is under direct threat from the fast-moving Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. The Getty Villa, a sprawling ...

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk comes under fire for making gesture at President Trump rally similar to Nazi salute.

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In the Orkney Islands, archaeologists close the chapter on a legendary excavation, capping two decades of remarkable ...

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Maza was a versatile food that could be eaten in various forms, making it a popular choice in ancient Greece. The basic ingredients ... to its status as a common yet essential food. Eats History says ...

Step off the beaten path and uncover the enchanting delights of Kyushu, Japan's southern treasure. From vibrant hot spring ...

A sensational new papyrus from Israel documents fraud and sedition on the eve of a major Jewish revolt against Rome in the ...