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Decay and Neglect Overtake Almacenes Ultra in Central Havana
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Tomb raiders – Nearly 600-year-old burial platform with 38 bodies unearthed at Peru’s Chan Chan
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Some 83 structures between Wellawatte and Mt Lavinia face bulldozers in stages
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From Oppression to Celebration: Why Mardi Gras Indians Wear Feathers That Weigh 150 Pounds
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The Jesuits’ Secret Weapon: Why Was Their State in Paraguay Really Destroyed?
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Waco Hispanic Museum talks ten years, Mexican Independence Day
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (67+ words) WACO, Texas (FOX 44) – The Waco Hispanic Museum is celebrating two important milestones — its tenth anniversary and Mexican Independence Day! The celebration highlights Hispanic culture, history, and... WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Hispanic Museum is celebrating two important milestones — its tenth…...
Havana's 'Out of the Attic Vintage Market' brings history and heritage back into focus
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (128+ words) GADSDEN COUNTY, FL (WTXL) — The "Out of the Attic Vintage Market" in Havana is bringing together items that reflect different generations — from antiques and vintage clothing to retro housewares and vinyl records. For collectors, these aren't just old objects. They…...
September 16 to be a holiday in Mexico
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