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Berlin is home to almost 200 museums, ranging from the independent and quirky to the vast and world-renowned. The five Unesco ...

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If you’re visiting during the warmer months, the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is worth a stop. Housed in a former library building, it celebrates the state’s rich musical heritage, from polka to ...

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When Ancient Greeks used divine names, it was not a simple act of worship but a subtle act of communication with the gods.

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Europe’s linguistic landscape is shifting once again, and at the heart of this evolution are the Germanic languages, one of ...

The name Cynthia goes back to ancient Greek mythology. Cynthia Erivo, star of "Wicked" and "Wicked: For Good," is among younger women with that name.