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For centuries, the scent of ancient mummies has fascinated visitors and researchers alike. Now scientists are capturing ...

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No elephants, just heart. Opera Southwest’s 'Aida' swaps spectacle for raw emotion, powerful voices and a close-up Cairo love triangle.

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