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This Under-the-Radar Island in the Indian Ocean Is Full of Breathtaking Natural Wonders
As a biodiversity hotspot, Socotra was once the preserve of intrepid archaeologists and die-hard birders—but now, its alien ...
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From Ancient to Modern: How Europe’s Countries Got Their Names
Ever wondered how European countries got their names? The stories behind these names are as diverse and rich as the continent itself. In this video, we take you on a journey through history to uncover ...
Payton Pritchard on how ancient philosophy helps his offense with the Boston Celtics
Pritchard might not strike you as a bookworm. But if you guard him, you might be stricken in the chest to create space for ...
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Letters to the editor: The dividend of prosperity should be preservation
The City of Boulder thinks of land, even a small piece of it laid bare by razing a small portion of our heritage, in terms of ...
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DNA Study Reveals Bed Bugs Were Earth’s First True Urban Pests
When our ancestors first gathered in the world's earliest cities 10,000 years ago, they weren't alone. Tiny, blood-sucking ...
Keen-Eyed Fans Just Found a Sneaky Stargate Universe Easter Egg Hidden for 15+ Years
Keen-eyed fans zoomed in and paused to find the Ancient alien glyph language had a small script hidden on the outside of the ship itself, with the ship’s name “Destiny” written on the side in a small ...
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The Forgotten Letters of the Greek Alphabet
Perhaps the most well-known of the lost Greek letters is Digamma. Shaped like an F or a modern-day gamma with an extra stem, Digamma represented the “w” sound. Its use was widespread in early dialects ...
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Ancient alphabets and hieroglyphic characters explained; with an account of the Egyptian priests, their classes, initiation, and sacrifices
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Telling the story of humanity’s origins in Africa—this time, for kids
Nikkolas Smith, the bestselling illustrator, has a new children's book that takes a look at the innovative, creative dawn of ...
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