A volcanic eruption near Litli-Hrútur in south-western Iceland saw fissures open up in the Earth – and the creation of a new baby volcano
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How to Roman Republic 101, Part I: SPQR
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The Digital Antiquarian: Diablo
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The untold history of Barbie Fashion Designer, the first mass-market ‘game for girls’
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Why the mental health of liberal girls sank first and fastest
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