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The 1st Americans were not who we thought they were

We thought the first humans to arrive in the Americas came across the Bering Land Bridge 13,000 years ago

Shocking weird things that were normal for Mayans (video)

You want an example? They adorned their teeth with jewels as a display of wealth

2nd-century Alexander the Great statue with lion’s-mane hairstyle unearthed in Turkey

Alexander was a popular figure in the ancient world long after his untimely death at age 32 in Babylon beside the Euphrates River

Intact Roman-Era Sarcophagus Of Elite Woman Discovered in France

The lid alone, which had been sealed with eight iron clasps, is estimated to weigh about 1,700 pounds

Great actress Mary Chronopoulou passes away at the age of 90

Born in Athens on July 16, 1933, Mary Chronopoulou established herself during the 1960s and 1970s as one of the most popular and important Greek actresses

What hygiene was like during the Black Plague? (video)

Surviving the Black Plague led to post-plague improvements in health and lifespan, thanks to a smaller population enjoying higher wages and better diets

6 Unique Films Stealing the Spotlight in 2023 Greek Film Festival

The Greek Film Festival is presented in Victoria by the Greek Community of Melbourne playing on the Palace Cinemas group’s screens

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts’s prized book and music collection ensnared for thousands

Satisfaction abounded as bidders landed rare first edition copies of books by Agatha Christie and PG Wodehouse on day two of the sales event

C-3PO head worn by Anthony Daniels in first Star Wars movie to be sold for £1m

The golden headpiece is part of a more than 1,800-piece collection of film and TV memorabilia which will go on sale in London from November 9 to 12

The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards names 2 music genres he can’t stand

"There’s an enormous market for people who can’t tell one note from another"

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