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A hidden staircase in an 800-year-old French church just led archaeologists to a 400-year-old burial vaultWorkers fixing a salt problem in a French church unearthed a stunning historical timeline. Beneath the 12th-century structure, they discove...- Quote of the Day by Niccolò Machiavelli: “Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear” — Inspiring lessons on human behavior, decision-making and why motivation comes from love or pressure by the philosopher known for his insights into human nature and political strategyQuote of the Day by Niccolò Machiavelli: Machiavelli’s quote, “Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear” explore...
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- Today in world history on March 10: Tibetan uprising, Bell’s first telephone call and a deadly French mine disasterMarch 10 has been a pivotal date in history, marked by significant events like the 1959 Tibetan uprising against Chinese occupation and the...
- How the Eastern Roman Empire Kept Rome Alive for 1,000 Years After Its FallRome did not fall in 476 CE. The Eastern Roman Empire continued for nearly a thousand years. Its capital, Constantinople, was a vibrant tra...
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- Rubio gets nostalgic in imperial cosplayMarco Rubio delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference. His remarks reflected a nostalgic view of Western dominance. He spoke of ...
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- View: Laying down the lawBeing semi-prone in public has been seen as both a sign of weakness and power.
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- Our bullion-dollar troubles can end if India goes for goldThe bigger prize is to convince temples to do the right thing and deposit their vast gold stocks in banks and earn interest.
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