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Plotting to Recover a Stolen Caravaggio
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Fr. Zerafa and Maltese law enforcement work together to recover a Caravaggio painting.
A Mysterious Discovery at Great Zimbabwe
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Discover a mysterious find that could reveal how people lived at Great Zimbabwe.
The Colonial Myths Behind Great Zimbabwe
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Racist colonial reports denied that Africans built Great Zimbabwe.
Chinese Pottery Reveals Great Zimbabwe’s Global Trade Network
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Chinese pottery fragments reveal Great Zimbabwe’s far-reaching global trade network.
How Lady Liberty's Giant Torch Was Built
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Rare photographs reveal how the Statue of Liberty was constructed piece by piece.
The Hidden Chains Beneath the Statue of Liberty Explained
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A controversial symbol was removed from Lady Liberty's original design. Here's why.
Uncovering Fort Albion's Forgotten Black Heroes
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The search for a sunken fort uncovers a powerful freedom story.
Evidence of the Iron Age Emerges at Althorp
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Fragments of manmade artifacts found at Althorp may point to an Iron Age settlement.
Ancient Pompeii's Modern Solution to Traffic Jams
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Professor Eric Poehler examines the ancient streets of Pompeii.
Wasps Surround Oldest Traces of Human Settlement in Amazonia
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Archaeologist Edithe Pereira analyzes prehistoric wall paintings — careful to avoid wasps!
Tooth Samples Reveal Scope of Justinianic Plague
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Scientists find signs of plague in tooth samples dating to the Late Roman Empire.
Understanding Ancient Artists through 'Handwriting' Analysis
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Analyzing the style and shape of hieroglyphs can shed light on the ancient artists' lives.
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