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Egypt's First Queen
How a trailblazing ruler pulled her realm back from the brink
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Lost City of the Samurai
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How a tiny, water-rich kingdom came to dominate vital trade routes in the Arabian Gulf 4,000 years ago
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An Egyptian Temple Reborn
By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens
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