Paleoclimate and archaeological evidence tells us that, 11,000-5,000 years ago, the Earth's slow orbital 'wobble' transformed today's Sahara desert to a land covered with vegetation and lakes. Aa ...

The centre of the city is usually defined as the Old Market Square – the UK's largest city square. Other areas include Hockley and the Lace Market. Among the main roads running through the city ...

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