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A close-up of the text of the Code of Hammurabi.
Ancient Middle East

How the Code of Hammurabi Influenced Modern Legal Systems

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The White House Easter Egg Roll

The Easter Egg Roll is an annual White House tradition dating back over a century, but how did presidents start hosting this egg racing ritual?

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2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers Media Day

LeBron James

The NBA star will be the first professional male athlete to be honored with a Ken doll in his likeness.

Sheryl Lee Ralph Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Sheryl Lee Ralph

The actor and singer, known for her roles on 'Abbot Elementary,' earned a star this week on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919), circa 1900.

Henry C. Frick

The Gilded Age industrialist's estate and art became NYC's Frick Collection, which has reopened to the public after a major renovation.

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King Tut's gold mask