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What’s the significance of a huge 25 ton ritual bath dated to the time of Jesus and lifted virtually intact out of the ground in Israel?
I discuss this topic with @andreamargs of @FoxNewsTravel
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Writing implements: stylus, wooden writing tablet, ink wells, Roman, 1st century
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Famed archaeologist claims he’s close to discovering Queen Nefertiti’s tomb trib.al/xfcHkyr
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The first ever translation of Beowulf into another language was done by GrĂmur JĂłnsson Thorkelin in 1815. It was severely delayed when the Royal Navy shelled Copenhagen in 1807 and destroyed his library.
Here are the first couple lines. For being the very first, it's not bad!
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The Treaty of Paris painting, showing the conclusion of the American Revolution, remains unfinished because British representatives refused to pose in 1783.
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The earliest preserved Armenian manuscript miniature art — a 6th or 7th century Adoration of the Magi image, from The Etchmiadzin Gospels — one of the oldest depictions of Nativity.
Merry Armenian Christmas
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The "Jesus Mosaic", believed to be one of the earliest known portrait mosaics of Jesus Christ, was discovered in Edessa (modern-day Şanlıurfa, Turkey) and is now housed in the Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum in Şanlıurfa.
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The word 'Yule' as a name for Christmas goes back to the Anglo-Saxon name for the winter solstice, Giuli or Geola. After the conversion to Christianity it was transferred to Christmas, making it perhaps the longest-enduring festival name in English. patreon.com/posts/yule-and-s…
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Poblado Ăbero del Puntal dels Llops, Olocau, Valencia. Estuvo ocupado entre los siglos V a. C. y II d. C. Lo conformaban una torre vigĂa, muralla y casas separadas por una calle central.
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Happy birthday, Emily Dickinson!
On this day, December 10, 1830, Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, MA.
Celebrate this revolutionary poet's birthday by joining us for a virtual program (tonight!), giving a birthday gift, or sharing your favorite poem!
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DIVINE DISCOVERY: Treasure hunter finds an ancient Jesus figurine while using his metal detector in a windswept field in Norway.
Kim Erik Dybvik tells FOX News Digital he unearthed the relic on All Saints' Day — calling it his "best find ever."
"Right beneath the surface, he revealed himself to me — I looked Jesus straight in the eyes."
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Isn’t this so cool: for the first time in 600 years, the spectacular St Catherine’s Chapel in Bruges, built for the powerful Adornes family, will open to the public. The chapel has been fully restored. Photos: Andre Mc Allister
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Door for Advent. 08/12/25.
My favourite local door, the wonderful Norman arch at Little Totham Church in Essex.
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On this day in 1697, St. Paul's Cathedral was consecrated
It was designed by Christopher Wren following the destruction of the Old St. Paul's Cathedral in the Great Fire of London.
