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I rode a Cold War-era sleeper train to Transylvania - it felt like going back in time
Dating to the 1960s, the carriages might feel like a relic of another time, but waking up to one of Transylvania's prettiest ...
Edinburgh workers unearth incredible 19th century artefact during renovation
An engine that dates back to the 19th century was found in an Edinburgh attic amid renovation works, branded 'one of the most ...
How a 19th-century treaty shaped the modern world's measurements
On May 20, 1875, delegates from a group of 17 countries gathered in Paris to sign what may be the most overlooked yet ...
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19th Century British Art
An intriguing portrait of a black man in the uniform of a military bandsman and wearing a Waterloo medal drew strong competition after emerging at an auction in East Sussex.
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The event that heralded a globalized world in the 19th century (and is still going strong)
Despite the disappearance of their original, practical purpose — which was on display in London in the 19th century, at the Great Exhibition of the Products of the Industry of All Nations — these ...
Times of Malta18d
How women dressmakers influenced society in 19th-century Malta
The presentation, titled ‘Women and Style in the 19th to early 20th century Malta’, will be delivered by fashion historian Caroline Tonna.
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How this century's NCAA tournament champions stack up
One thing is certain though: You'll either love this or hate this. Here are the top 25 champions of the last quarter century, beginning with the 1999-2000 season. Record: 32-8 How they won ...
The Boston Globe18d
What’s up with Trump’s fascination with two obscure 19th-century presidents?
He has an unusual fascination with two obscure 19th-century presidents — James K. Polk and William McKinley. Both championed what many consider outdated policies that Trump is now trying to ...
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22nd Century Revenue Growth from Continued Expansion of CMO Volume with New Filtered Cigar Agreements
MOCKSVILLE, N.C., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), a tobacco products company that is leading the fight against nicotine by offering smokers a choice ...
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Major trade wars since the 19th century
In the mid-19th century, two conflicts over the opium trade, which became known as the Opium Wars, pitted China against the British Empire. The first began in 1839, when Britain launched a military ...
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Major trade wars since the 19th century
Photo: Paul J. RICHARDS / AFP/File In the mid-19th century, two conflicts over the opium trade, which became known as the Opium Wars, pitted China against the British Empire. The first began in 1839, ...
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Major trade wars since the 19th century
In the mid-19th century, two conflicts over the opium trade, which became known as the Opium Wars, pitted China against the British Empire. The first began in 1839, when Britain launched a ...