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Re-creation of one of Piankhy’s warriors fighting one-on-one with an adversary. The Egyptians called the Kush "bow people" because of their expertise in the field.

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Researchers in the U.K. have uncovered a hidden complex of archaeological monuments under Stonehenge using high-tech methods of scanning below the Earth's surface.

Underneath Stonehenge, 'A Map Of What Was There In The Past'

Researchers from Birmingham University used high-tech equipment to map 17 ritual monuments in the area. That's in addition to the iconic circle of stones that have stood there for thousands of years.

On Orders From Mao, Researchers Set Off On Nobel-Winning Drug Work

In the 1960s, Chairman Mao ordered scientists to find a malaria antidote to help ailing soldiers in North Vietnam. Today's Nobel Prize for medicine went to one of those researchers.

Feds Return 19 Cultural Treasures To Italy

The artifacts were looted from their rightful Italian owners and smuggled into the United States during the last several years, according to authorities.

Jill Wiseman answers questions for the Contact Center based at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.

Got Cancer Questions? This Little-Known Hotline Is Here To Help

For 40 years, people have been able to call a service funded by the National Cancer Institute to get information about cancer treatments. Doctors say it's still useful even in the age of Twitter.

Qiao Guohua patrols a 5-mile stretch of the Great Wall of China. Roughly a third of the wall's 12,000 miles have crumbled to dust, and saving what's left may be the world's greatest challenge in cultural preservation.

China's Great Wall Is Crumbling In Many Places; Can It Be Saved?

A third of the 12,000-mile-long Great Wall of China lies in ruins. Its modern-day defenders confront what may be the world's greatest challenge in cultural preservation.

A truck burns behind a man perched near a traffic barrier in Caracas, Venezuela, on Saturday. In more than 60 days of unrest, at least 60 people have died in violence related to protests against President Nicolas Maduro.

As Venezuela Enters 3rd Month Of Protests, Anti-Maduro Ire Finds New Target

Goldman Sachs has been accused of giving President Nicolas Maduro a lifeline with a $2.8 billion bond deal. Meanwhile, in Venezuela's streets, protests calling for his ouster show no sign of abating.

Tim Tebow, seen here at an NCAA football game last season, will reportedly sign with the Philadelphia Eagles Monday.

Tim Tebow Will Reportedly Return To NFL With Philadelphia Eagles

It would be the former Heisman winner's fourth NFL team. The New York Jets released Tebow in the spring of 2013; later that same year, he was cut by the New England Patriots.

Originating in Mexico City, <em>suadero </em>tacos have gone from a food of the poor to a widely adored filling. These tacos are made from a variety of meats, including <em>suadero, </em>a cut from the lower parts of a cow. The meat is cooked in a griddle-like device called a <em>comal.</em>

'Tacopedia': A Mouth-Watering Tour Of Mexico's Taco Culture

From the smoked marlin tacos of Baja California to the fried flower tacos of Chiapas, Mexico is home to endless interpretations of this essential dish. A new tome documents this vibrant taco cuisine.

Originating in Mexico City, suadero tacos have gone from a food of the poor to a widely adored filling. These tacos are made from a variety of meats, including suadero, a cut from the lower parts of a cow. The the meat is cooked in a griddle-like device called a comal.

'Tacopedia': A Mouth-Watering Tour Of Mexico's Taco Culture

From the smoked marlin tacos of Baja California to the fried flower tacos of Chiapas, Mexico is home to endless interpretations of this essential dish. A new tome documents this vibrant taco cuisine.

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