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The mangling of Medusa
When the bronze statue of a fierce, snake-haired, naked woman armed with a sword and holding the freshly decapitated head [...]
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The law according to basalt
It was the winter of 1901 when French mining engineer, geologist, and archaeologist by passion Jacques de Morgan — who [...]
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Signs of civilization
As a former educator, one of the things I remember best, and perhaps even miss a bit, is the tendency [...]
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Behind the mask
Masks have been the undisputed protagonists of the coronavirus pandemic. We have moved from early warnings that their use served [...]
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Seeking refuge in Boccaccio
It all began when a group of 10 youths – seven women and three men – terrified by the contagion [...]
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Lives of liminal gods
Within the incredible richness of the Hindu pantheon, Ganesha, also known as Vinayaka, Gajavakra, Ganapati, and under many other names, [...]
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A killing for the good of man
Columnist Shaula Villadoniga can't get enough of the Hindu god Vishnu but it's one story that stands out.
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An amateur scientist named Poe
The name Edgar Allan Poe epitomizes Gothic tales of fantasy, terror, murder, and mystery. Poe, who died 170 years ago [...]
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The Roman girl and the Gherkin
When it comes to modern architecture, London’s dramatic skyline knows no rival. Its distinctive skyscrapers and towers are not only [...]
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A tell-tale sojourn in “The Big Smoke”
This summer — August 1 to be precise —marked the 200th birthday of one of the most influential literary figures [...]