Scientists rediscover lost works of Apollonius in a 17th-century manuscript
The manuscript had been forgotten in the library, part of a collection acquired by Dutch Orientalist and mathematician Jacob ...
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William Morris and the Middle East
Rakesh Ramchurn reports on an exhibition exploring how Islamic art influenced the work of the pioneering British designer ...
Qatari royal loses UK lawsuit over 'Idol's Eye' diamond
A cousin of Qatar's ruler lost his fight at London's High Court on Thursday against another branch of the Gulf nation's royal family over a 17th century diamond worth millions.
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Guided by a 17th-century Jesuit's tip, researchers uncover an Inca tunnel network beneath Cusco
Following up on a tip by a 17th century Jesuit monk, researchers discover an Inca tunnel network under Cusco. (photo credit: OJUP. Via Shutterstock) Archaeologists in Peru find a hidden Inca ...