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How Did the Chess Pieces Get Their Names?

How Did the Chess Pieces Get Their Names?
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What s better than maps or stamps? Maps on stamps!

When maps meet stamps, you get a love child called "cartophilately." But this amazing cultural phenomenon is on the brink of extinction.

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Gudrid, the Viking woman who sailed to America and became a nun

The amazing life of “Gudrid the Far-Traveled” was unjustly overshadowed by her in-laws, Erik the Red and Leif Erikson.

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World soccer explained in 10 maps

These ten maps provide a fascinating insight into the impact that soccer (sorry, football) has had worldwide.

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Europe s new Pelješac bridge unites (and divides) the Balkans

Europe s new Pelješac bridge unites (and divides) the Balkans
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