The recent passing of Pope Francis shocked the world, but it also triggered an unexpected financial ripple. $LUCE, a ...

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The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

Ancient Greeks developed sophisticated units of measurement ranging from measuring length, distance, volume, and weight of solids and liquids ...

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Imagine being a Byzantine Emperor and all of a sudden, deciding to abandon everything and become a monk in a monastery.

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There are no overt religious references in Superman comics. But over eight decades, he’s been viewed as a divine entity, a ...

However, this specific 'Liberty' coin, or 5-cent coin, is much more valuable than the modern nickel. This 'Liberty' coin ...

Gold is prized for its beauty and rarity but it is also indestructible, the same piece changing forms through history and ...

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