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Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...

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Two life-sized statues have been unearthed in Pompeii, including a bejewelled priestess of the ancient goddess Ceres.

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The discovery of 2,000 year-old olive trees and grapevines are believed to reflect the Gospel of John's account of where ...

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Currently a harsh, arid sandscape, it's hard to believe the Sahara was once studded with sparkling water bodies that nourished lush green savannas.

But among the book's revelations, which begin the history lesson in 400 BCE, is how the objections to abortion have changed ...