Dead Sea Scrolls: What They Are & Why They Matter
The Dead Sea Scrolls are among the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. Found in caves near Qumran
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Culture & Traditions
Languages, religions, festivals, and everyday life—how people shape place and place shapes people.
Inside UNESCO: History, Programs, Results
UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Born in the aftermath of World War II, it was
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Georgian Wine Regions
Major Georgian wine regions include Kakheti, Kartli, Imereti, Racha-Lechkhumi & Kvemo Svaneti, Adjara, Samegrelo, and Guria—each defined by distinct soils,
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Which Countries Punch Well Above Their Population Size?
Small nations like New Zealand, Iceland, and Denmark top the list when cultural influence is measured per capita—leveraging film, music,
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Geographical Area: Definition, Types & Examples
When you read that a policy works “in your area,” what is that “area,” exactly? A neighborhood? A county? A
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Wadi al-Salam: The Largest Cemetery in the World
What is the Wadi al‑Salam Cemetery? The Wadi al‑Salam Cemetery (Arabic: وادي السلام, lit. “Valley of Peace”) is the world’s
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How Many Languages Exist: The Exact Numbers
The quest to quantify the number of languages spoken across the globe leads us to a figure of around 7,000 languages.
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