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The Great Underground Constructions of the Ancient World
Hundreds, even thousands of years ago, when there was no modern equipment, people built spectacular underground structures.
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History
Which 1,500-year-old 'palace' was once abandoned underwater?
The unique 'Palace' was built nearly 1,500 years ago. Archaeologists call it the 'Forgotten Underwater Palace'.
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The mystery of ancient Roman masterpieces makes modern Europe
Roman architecture, along with Greek architecture, created the
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The largest churches in the world
With an area of 30,000m2, the basilica in Ivory Coast is confirmed by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest church in the world.
1001 mystery
The omen in the Vatican?
A few hours after Pope Benedict XVI's abdication statement, two lightning strikes have struck the church tower, which is considered one of the most sacred places of Cath…
Archeology
Verifying the head of King Henry the Fourth of France
After nine months of testing, researchers in France verified the head of King Henry the Four, who was assassinated in 1610 at the age of 57.
Archeology
Rare painted statues are rare in Roman times
Buried in a massive 2,000-year-old eruption that once covered Pompeii and the nearby towns of Herculaneum and Stabiae, the half-human painted statue was found in a cliff…
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Nostalgic travel photos
On the 125th anniversary, National Geographic magazine introduced readers to many outstanding photographic works of the previous century.
Medicine - Health
New method for safer valve replacement
For elderly or weak patients, TAVR provides a more effective and less invasive alternative than cardiac surgery. T