Back to the old palace

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Remarkable African-American artifacts, dating back to the days of slave trade, in the latter half of the nineteenth century, have been found at an old Texas plantation. They reveal an oppressed but vibrant African-American community, and the unsavory family history of the owners.

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Pompeii's block of time; uncovering four centuries of Roman life in a single city neighborhood-

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A thorough look at the Via Consolare, an avenue in Pompeii, reveals many aspects of the Roman way of life, through four centuries. The ruins and artifacts give us an insight not only into the life of the wealthy, but also the poor classes.

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Reviving a radiant canvas

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The 1500-year-old murals of Teotihuacanos, which were once barely visible, have been painstakingly restored by applying sealants on the worn off paint. The murals vividly depict the daily lives of Mexico's Teotihuacanos.

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