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Jerri Whitman's painted portraits should prompt those in charge of the halls in Augusta to get with the times.

New Greek and Roman archaeological discoveries including a funerary building, portraits, mummies, and statues were made in Fayoum, Egypt.

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The exhibit at the Newberry Library has everything from “Star Wars” clips to Polaroid pictures, showing through pop culture ...

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A pair of blood-stained white kid-leather gloves carried by the president during the night of his assassination on April 14, ...