This artfully positioned shot of the "Cold Moon" shining in the palm of an LED fairy was taken by Rasid Necati Aslim in ...

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Despite advances in modern technology, these mysterious ancient artifacts continue to baffle and intrigue experts.

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A list for history lovers, curious minds and anyone fascinated by lost empires, ancient power and the stories that still ...

The Divine Comedy, the poet’s tour of the Christian afterlife, is filled with strikingly modern touches—and a poetic energy ...