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Middle East

THE STORY OF SAMARKAND PAPER

A Short History of Its Origins and Advantages over Chinese Paper

~ 4 min read
Turkey

‘TURKISH’ SANTA CLAUS

Why Do Turks Think Santa Claus Is Turkish?

~ 6 min read
The Abbasid Caliphate

NEW YEAR IN MEDIEVAL BAGHDAD

The Many Celebrations of One Occasion

~ 4 min read
West

ALL ROADS LEAD FROM ROME

Why Roman Roads Were So Durable

~ 4 min read
West

HOW THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT REPAIRED ITS ROOF

Westminster Oaks: A Contract for Centuries

~ 2 min read
West

THE END OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

At the end of October, many countries change their clocks

~ 4 min read
West

SHIBBOLETH: THE MAGIC WORD!

An Ancient Biblical Method to Distinguish Friend from Foe

~ 2 min read
Art

THE GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM

A Billion-Dollar Masterpiece Opens to the Public

~ 3 min read
West

WAS CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS JEWISH?

Spanish Scientists Respond

~ 4 min read
Hieronymus Bosch. The Temptation of St. Anthony. 1500-1510 / Wikimedia Commons

What is this?

Guess what this thing was used for.

THE STONEHENGE SURPRISES

British Druids Have Surprised Scientists Again

~ 2 min read
Food

POTATOES ON A GRAVE

Why People Place Potatoes on a King's Tombstone

~ 3 min read
Clothes

THE SHOES OF POWER

Those Who Used to Wear Shoes with Red Heels

~ 2 min read
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