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From the Maya to Greenland’s Vikings, these six civilizations seemingly disappeared without a trace.
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The Prohibition Agents Who Became Masters of Disguise
When Prohibition began, two ordinary men thought it would be fun to enforce the new law. They were right.
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You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.-Rosa Parks
I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.-Socrates
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Sacred Papal Symbols and Their Significance
The ancient office of the pope is rich in symbols and insignia. Here are some of the most visible and meaningful of the papal symbols.
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A glimpse inside the famously secretive papal conclave.
Why Is a Pope’s Signet Ring Smashed After His Death?
The tradition has practical and symbolic reasons.
Explore How Michelangelo Painted the Sistine Chapel
The chapel's famous ceiling stands as one of the masterworks of the Italian Renaissance—and of world art.
Did you know the Vatican is the smallest nation-state in the world? Get all the facts and figures.
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