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History students study records and relics. They examine the words and deeds of people who lived before us. They use all these sources of information to ask novel questions or to question others’ ...
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The Brooklyn Museum’s “Art of Manga” exhibition highlights the “mangaka,” or creators, who have shaped the medium. Hundreds of original illustrations are making a rare trip to the United States Did ...
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Explore the history of the BBC since its foundation in 1922 to the present day Explore the BBC’s rich history - uncover the stories behind topical anniversaries, delve into fascinating objects from ...
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The history of the BMW Group dates back to 1916. With its BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad brands, today the company is one of the world’s leading premium manufacturers of automobiles and ...