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In 1886, mining engineer John T. Reid was told the Paiute legend of a giant people defeated by the natives near Lovelock, Nevada. The last of the giants met their fiery end deep within the bowels of a ...

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A new book reading session, launched in Beijing on January 12, 2025, aims to offer deeper insights into Greek civilization through the lens of archaeology. The event, supported by the Embassy of ...

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