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Reviving the Story Behind the Greatest Art Heist Ever
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The Netflix documentary "This Is a Robbery" attempts to solve the 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist. Today, the 13 stolen pieces of artwork are worth around $500 million. Have you seen any of them?
'My Brother's Keeper': Cain, Abel and the World's First Sibling Rivalry
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Cain and Abel are depicted in the Bible as the first pair of brothers and also the first case of murder on Earth. But what does the story really mean?
The History of Lilith, From Demon to Adam's First Wife to Feminist Icon
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The black-haired "demoness" of folklore turns up in many ancient legends, but in the 21st century, Lilith has been recast as a feminist symbol. This is her story.
The Long History of Hypergamy and "Marrying Up"
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In many countries, the practice of hypergamy has shifted since early times. Part of the reason has to do with the changing roles of women in education and the workplace.
5 Sayings of Confucius That Still Resonate Today
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Chinese philosopher Confucius tutored many young men on ethical behavior. Here are five of his quotes about personal morals and good government that we can still learn from.
Quiz: Finish That Jingle!
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See how many of these jingles you recognize, plus test your knowledge of jingle trivia!
The Firm vs. the Family: How Does the British Monarchy Really Work?
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The tell-all interview between Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey had many people wondering at the differences between the British royal family and "The Firm."
Is Jainism the World's Most Peaceful Religion?
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Nonviolence is central to the core of Jainism, as everything has a soul - animals, flowers and bacteria, as well as people. How do Jainists practice this in daily life?
What Is the Serenity Prayer and Who Wrote It?
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This short four-line prayer is one of the best-known in the world. But who wrote it and how did it come to be associated with AA?
Hagoromo Fulltouch: The Legendary Chalk Hoarded by Mathematicians
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The world's most beloved chalk was pulled back from the brink of extinction, to the relief of the world's mathematicians and chalk enthusiasts.