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Historical milestones on September 27
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Latest: Global history milestones observed on September 27
September 27 is marked by various historical milestones in science, politics, and culture. In science, the date commemorates Albert Einstein’s 1905 formulation of the special theory of relativity and the equation E=mc2,
Parthenon Sculptures ownership dispute
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Latest: Greece renews demand for reunification of Parthenon Sculptures
The dispute over the Parthenon Sculptures remains at an impasse due to irreconcilable legal disagreements between Greece and the British Museum. While the Museum asserts that UK law prevents the permanent disposal of its
Parthenon architectural design theory debate
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Latest: Parthenon architectural design theory challenged by new mathematical research
New mathematical research is challenging the long-held theory that the Parthenon’s architectural features were designed to correct optical illusions. For centuries, scholars believed that subtle refinements, such as the
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Parthenon restoration: Two centuries of funding and preservation
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