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A new Cambridge study reveals how the first Bible ever printed with a map, released in 1525 with the Holy Land accidentally reversed, ended up transforming far more than biblical illustration. The ...

World War II narratives, up for grabs. In September, China held a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the ...

An international team of researchers has used knowledge of historical geography to reexamine the earliest datable total solar ...

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I visited Japan's Izu Peninsula, and discovered delicious seafood, stunning coastal scenery, and relaxing hot springs.