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May 9, 2021 at 11:50 am
Thanks to the discovery of her remarkable bust in 1912, Nefertiti is one of the most recognised figures from ancient Egypt. But how much is known about Egyptâs sun queen?
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Was she a pharaoh? Was she the mother of Tutankhamun? And when and how was her bust discovered?
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Rachel Dinning: What do we know about Nefertiti with certainty?
Aidan Dodson: The only thing we know about Nefertiti with certainty is that she was the pharaoh Akhenatenâs wife. Beyond that, we can only say what Nefertiti
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Deutsche Bahn to spend €12.7 billion on infrastructure and digitalization
The German rail carrier says the money will go to overhauling rails, switches and stations, as well as digital control systems. DB says the work will generate thousands of new jobs.
Deutsche Bahn says increased digitalization has allowed it to improve construction site efficiency and thus punctuality
Germany s Deutsche Bahn (DB) announced Friday that it would spend €12.7 billion ($15.3 billion) on modernizing its rail network as well as some train stations. We re building a new rail network for Germany and we re laying the cornerstone for Deutschlandtakt [DB s new nationwide transportation plan], said DB Executive Infrastructure Director Ronald Pofalla.
What Do Religion and Beer Have in Common?
Today, December 10th is National Lager Day and I m wondering if it s a coincidence that it happens exactly two weeks before Christmas. In years past (okay, last year), Christmas was a time to get together with family and friends to have fun and possibly enjoy a few drinks.
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So do religion and beer mix? Some songs are believed to have been written to drinking tunes and Martin Luther s song Thine be the Glory was originally thought to be one of them. Experts say that isn t true but if you want to see a combination of hymn singing and adult libations then check this out. Save some time and start at the 1:30 mark.