A brief history of the muses: the Greek goddesses who provided divine inspiration for ancient poets
There were muses specifically for comedy, tragedy and even erotica. The oldest was Calliope, mother of the legendary musician ...
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Egyptian Players Abroad: Mostafa Mohamed appears in Nantes' draw in France
Sam Morsy (Ipswich Town) The Egyptian midfielder scored an injury-time goal to secure a 1-1 draw for his side against Southampton. Ahmed Hassan 'Kouka' (Rio Ave) The Egyptian towering striker came ...
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Hakes: Iowa woman’s captivating calligraphy: Could she be a modern-day monk?
Monks centuries ago crafted their religious documents on vellum, which is made from an animal skin, usually calf, goat or ...
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The Drawings the Shakers Got from God
“Anything but Simple: Gift Drawings and the Shaker Aesthetic,” at the American Folk Art Museum, is a splendidly offbeat way .
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Archaeologists unearth more than 50 Viking skeletons at huge burial site
The skeletons were buried alongside artifacts from far beyond Denmark’s borders, suggesting Vikings traveled extensively for ...
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Ancient painting revealed in Egypt beneath layers of bird poop
The discovery of these remains is a rare find, as in the majority of ancient Egyptian temples, painting is preserved very minimally or not at all, according to the press release from the ...