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Could Political Betting Swing The US Election?
For centuries there have been cycles of political betting - in 19th century Pall Mall clubs, and in the early 20th century on the floors of the New York and London stock exchanges - punctuated by moves to ban them.
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Nagaland Chief Minister Urges Centre To Help Stop UK Auction Of 'Naga Human Skull'
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday sought the intervention of the Centre to stop a proposed auction of a "19th century horned Naga human skull" in the United Kingdom scheduled for Wednesday.
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Glass Bottle With 200-Year-Old Message Found At French Archaeological Site
The discovery has excited historians, as it offers insights into past excavation methods and the history of the area. The bottle, typically used for smelling salts, has been described as a rare archaeological "time capsule."
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Geologists Say Quartz And Few Earthquakes Can Make A Giant Gold Nugget
Humanitys fascination with gold stretches back thousands of years. Gold mining is described in ancient Greek and Roman sources, and gold rushes especially in the 19th century played a powerful role in shaping the modern world.
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India Is Not Responsible For Climate Crisis, But...: Commonwealth Head
India is not historically responsible for the climate crisis but it should not emulate polluting practices of the West from the 19th century during its development, Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland has said.
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175-Year-Old Bottles Of Champagne Discovered By Polish Divers In A Shipwreck
The wreck was filled "to the brim" with luxury items, including 100 bottles of champagne, porcelain and mineral water.
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Human Skin Used To Bind 19th Century Book Removed By Harvard Library
Prestigious Harvard University said Wednesday it had removed human skin from the binding of a book held for over 90 years at one of its libraries.
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Taylor Swift Is Related To 19th Century Poet Emily Dickinson, Reveals Report
Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson are "sixth cousins, three times removed".
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"My Friend, President Emmanuel Macron...": PM Modi Posts Hug Pic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron today held wide-ranging talks at a 19th century palace that showcases Jaipur's royal heritage to further consolidate bilateral strategic engagement.
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2023 Hottest Year On Record As Earth Nears Critical 1.5C Limit
2023 was the hottest year on record, with Earth's surface nearly breaching the critical limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius above late 19th century temperatures, the EU climate monitoring service said Tuesday.
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"Like Gouging Out The Crown Jewels": Rare Russian Books Stolen From Europe
A spate of thefts of rare Russian classics worth millions of euros from libraries across Eastern Europe has left a trail that points all the way to auctions in Russia.
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Elderly Couple Sues Art Dealer Over Mask Sold for Rs 13,000, Which Later Fetches Rs 36 Crore in Auction
A couple has filed a lawsuit against an art dealer, claiming that he withheld information about their mask before buying it at a knockdown price.
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New Claim On Identity Of 'Jack The Ripper', UK's Most Notorious Unsolved Case
The great-great-granddaughter of a police officer who investigated the "Jack the Ripper" murders in 19th century London believes she has uncovered the killer's true identity, the Sunday Telegraph reported.
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19th Century School Where PM Modi Studied Restored In Gujarat: Report
A heritage school in Gujarat's Vadnagar where Prime Minister Narendra Modi had his initial education has been restored and is being redeveloped under project 'Prerna' to serve as a centre of inspiration for children through
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British Royal Family Reject Calls To Return Ethiopian Prince's Remains
Buckingham Palace on Tuesday said it has declined a request from the family of a 19th century Ethiopian prince to repatriate his remains.
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Could Political Betting Swing The US Election?
For centuries there have been cycles of political betting - in 19th century Pall Mall clubs, and in the early 20th century on the floors of the New York and London stock exchanges - punctuated by moves to ban them.
-
Nagaland Chief Minister Urges Centre To Help Stop UK Auction Of 'Naga Human Skull'
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday sought the intervention of the Centre to stop a proposed auction of a "19th century horned Naga human skull" in the United Kingdom scheduled for Wednesday.
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Glass Bottle With 200-Year-Old Message Found At French Archaeological Site
The discovery has excited historians, as it offers insights into past excavation methods and the history of the area. The bottle, typically used for smelling salts, has been described as a rare archaeological "time capsule."
-
Geologists Say Quartz And Few Earthquakes Can Make A Giant Gold Nugget
Humanitys fascination with gold stretches back thousands of years. Gold mining is described in ancient Greek and Roman sources, and gold rushes especially in the 19th century played a powerful role in shaping the modern world.
-
India Is Not Responsible For Climate Crisis, But...: Commonwealth Head
India is not historically responsible for the climate crisis but it should not emulate polluting practices of the West from the 19th century during its development, Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland has said.
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175-Year-Old Bottles Of Champagne Discovered By Polish Divers In A Shipwreck
The wreck was filled "to the brim" with luxury items, including 100 bottles of champagne, porcelain and mineral water.
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Human Skin Used To Bind 19th Century Book Removed By Harvard Library
Prestigious Harvard University said Wednesday it had removed human skin from the binding of a book held for over 90 years at one of its libraries.
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Taylor Swift Is Related To 19th Century Poet Emily Dickinson, Reveals Report
Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson are "sixth cousins, three times removed".
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"My Friend, President Emmanuel Macron...": PM Modi Posts Hug Pic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron today held wide-ranging talks at a 19th century palace that showcases Jaipur's royal heritage to further consolidate bilateral strategic engagement.
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2023 Hottest Year On Record As Earth Nears Critical 1.5C Limit
2023 was the hottest year on record, with Earth's surface nearly breaching the critical limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius above late 19th century temperatures, the EU climate monitoring service said Tuesday.
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"Like Gouging Out The Crown Jewels": Rare Russian Books Stolen From Europe
A spate of thefts of rare Russian classics worth millions of euros from libraries across Eastern Europe has left a trail that points all the way to auctions in Russia.
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Elderly Couple Sues Art Dealer Over Mask Sold for Rs 13,000, Which Later Fetches Rs 36 Crore in Auction
A couple has filed a lawsuit against an art dealer, claiming that he withheld information about their mask before buying it at a knockdown price.
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New Claim On Identity Of 'Jack The Ripper', UK's Most Notorious Unsolved Case
The great-great-granddaughter of a police officer who investigated the "Jack the Ripper" murders in 19th century London believes she has uncovered the killer's true identity, the Sunday Telegraph reported.
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19th Century School Where PM Modi Studied Restored In Gujarat: Report
A heritage school in Gujarat's Vadnagar where Prime Minister Narendra Modi had his initial education has been restored and is being redeveloped under project 'Prerna' to serve as a centre of inspiration for children through
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British Royal Family Reject Calls To Return Ethiopian Prince's Remains
Buckingham Palace on Tuesday said it has declined a request from the family of a 19th century Ethiopian prince to repatriate his remains.
