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A missing bust of Lord Kitchener’s is being pursued by the Sudanese under a national effort to trace artefacts looted during the country’s bloody civil war. The secretary of state known for his First ...

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A travel writer exploring a UNESCO World Heritage Site found the iconic ancient city surprisingly peaceful and nearly empty.

Discover the evolution of economics from ancient times to modern theories that influence global markets, including Adam Smith and Keynesian approaches.

People that are interested in history, they don’t know [you can own an ancient artifact],’ Yasha Bykhovsky said.

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