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A deeper look into the development of ancient Greek art and sculpture through time, covering various styles, forms and ...

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World Hijab Day is celebrated annually on February 1st to raise awareness about hijab and dismantle Islamophobia. The hijab ...

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In 1631, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan I commissioned the Taj Mahal to house the tomb of his favorite wife. With its symmetrical ...

The snake, revered or feared across global cultures, slithers to pole position in the Chinese zodiac in 2025. Famous snake babies include Taylor Swift and J.K. Rowling.

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