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The social status and evolving rights of children in ancient Rome, from the absolute power of a father to early legal protections and reforms.

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LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city ...

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A fossilized horseshoe crab shows tiny pits on its shell, hinting at an ancient microbial attack. Discover what it reveals.

Criminal distortion of history, fueled by post-truth narratives and state sponsorship, threatens democracy. An academic ...