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Side-by-side photographs by Carolyn Brown of the Great Mosque of Samarra, Iraq, and the chapel at Thanks-Giving Square in downtown Dallas. Both images are on display at the Architecture and Design ...

For decades, the construction of Egypt’s pyramids has remained one of archaeology’s most enduring enigmas. From long ramps to large labor forces, prevailing theories have leaned heavily on physical ...

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The replica of the Mask of Agamemnon, showcased in China, is historic itself, marking the first time the National Archaeological Museum of Greece has produced an exact copy. File photo. Credit: ...

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A tourist takes a selfie at the Tianfu Agricultural Expo Park in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on March 12. AN YUAN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE CHENGDU — In the heartland of China, near a 4,500-year-old farmland, ...

Step through the gates of Olympus and you meet a reality far more exacting than myth: stone fatigue, seismic stress, polluted air and the relentless wear of millions of visitors. Today’s conservators ...