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History is an unending dialogue between present and the past, that's why few pages of history give more insight than all the metaphysical volumes. (99)
These magazines often used visual style and anthropological classifications common at time, presenting various cultural and ethnic groups through drawings meant to educate young readers about global diversity.
November 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Three primary groups listed are White or Caucasiform Group, Black or Negriform Group, and Yellow or Mongoliform Group.
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Archaeologists think the building may have been used as a temple; it was decorated with wall cones similar to those at the early Sumerian metropolis of Uruk. A fragment of a gold pendant and a cylinder seal are among the tantalizing finds so far.
November 18, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Ghillies were highly skilled experts responsible for knowing local conditions, weather, and the best fishing spots.
November 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Simply everyone wore earrings at the time, men, women, and children of all social classes, and these were relatively cheap, made from coloured glass often imitating precious stones like turquoise. They were also quite sturdy, since a few pairs have been found so far.
November 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Due to the small size of the ring (14mm in length), it is thought the piece of jewellery would have been worn on the finger of a child.
November 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The scene painted in enamel on the glass depicts a moment from Greek mythology: the discovery of the hero Achilles, who was hidden on the island of Skyros disguised as a girl to avoid the Trojan War.
November 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
In 1990s, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly attended a Swiss high school under the pseudonym ‘Pak-un.’ This period of his life, which coincided with a devastating famine in North Korea.Upon returning to North Korea around 2000, sources suggest he was fluent in English and also spoke French.
November 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM