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Allegra Goodman’s novel follows a pampered 16th-century orphan tested by a number of catastrophes.

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One of the most famous of all royal jewels is a red gem that has belonged to princes and kings for over 600 years. It’s got a ...

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A 16th-century Florentine noblewoman, Lisa Gherardini was the wife of a successful silk merchant named Francesco del Giocondo ...

How one of the most famous soda drinks in the world got its name from a traditional West African delicacy.

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To understand the origins of the names of Mexico’s states is to understand the country's complex history and diverse culture.