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Gold is beating everything. How to get a piece of the action.
Gold is on a historic run, fueled by uncertainty and buying by central banks and individuals. How it fits in a portfolio.
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Empires That Were Richer Than the Mughals — But No One Talks About Them
The Mughal Empire, with its grand palaces, opulent courts, and immense wealth, is often regarded as one of the richest ...
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Togo’s Foreign Minister on a crusade to tell Africa’s true history
By Francis KOKUTSEAn agelong African proverb\xa0 says, until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.This seems to be the case with African history ...
The story behind the 'Moko' drums, sacred musical instruments from the Alor-Pantar archipelago
The day was still alive when a group of Abui people danced in a circle around the "maasang"—the central altar of their ...
West Africa’s bold trade experiment turns 50: an Ecowas report card
Despite its current crisis, Ecowas can look back on successes in integration, peace and security, and good governance.
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When did marriage begin?
Over the next several hundred years, marriage evolved into a widespread institution embraced by the ancient Hebrews, Greeks and Romans. But back then, marriage had little to do with love or with ...