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One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth ...

Two 2,300-year-old swords discovered in a Celtic Iron Age necropolis in France "have few equivalents in Europe," and one is ...

After 100 days in office, Donald Trump's approval rating stands at 44 percent, with his disapproval at 54 percent, giving the ...

A 17th Century hotel that has long been a cornerstone of its community is now up for sale. The Tweeddale Arms Hotel is a ...

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When I arrived on the Paris set of Étoile one morning last April, the cast and crew were filled with excitement and anticipation. In episode 2, French and American ballet company directors ...