The toilet weighed 220 pounds and was connected to the plumbing system. However, that didn’t prevent it from being stolen.
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The complex contains sculptures, channels, and a 108-foot-high pyramid.
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Alongside its immense historical value, the discovery offers a renewed opportunity to explore the roots of democracy and the rule of law.
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The Meat-Shaped Stone is one of the most unusual sculptures in history. It’s the perfect mixture of art and national identity.
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LiDAR, a technology increasingly used in this type of research, made the discovery possible.
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Despite advancements and suggestions to implement lights, digital alerts, and electronic systems, the Vatican insists on maintaining the ritual as it is.
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The hikers will receive up to 10% of the value of the treasure under Czech law, or up to $68,000.
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The term “nail house” refers to homes that couldn’t be smashed or removed—like a stubborn nail that won’t come out.
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A recent study has found the first physical evidence of these battles.
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You may laugh, but the penises are serious business—at least when it comes to academia.
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Leo XIII and the weaver Despina star in two of the most fascinating films in cinema history.
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The classic black flag with a skull and crossbones wasn’t necessarily the most feared on the seas.
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Olivetti was a pioneer in the mechanical calculator industry.
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Although historical records tend to favor the Wrights, the debate persists as a symbolic fight between the U.S. and Brazil.
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Civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all enjoyed their own unique board games.
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This story of a (genetically) impossible love explains why we’re alone on our planet.
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Seagull poop made Peru an economic powerhouse, but its decline led to a monumental crisis.
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At grand banquets, hosts spared no expense on spices for two main reasons: to enhance flavor and to showcase their status.
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The capture of dictator Manuel Noriega is a striking example of how music has been weaponized in modern conflicts.
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Despite several theories, the lack of physical evidence leaves the existence of the Hanging Gardens in the realm of mystery.
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