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A brief history of the mortgage, from its roots in ancient Rome to the English 'dead pledge' and its...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 7 months agoMortgages can haunt homeowners. GraphicaArtis/Getty Images The average interest rate for a new U.S....
I've been a tour guide in Rome for 16 years. Here are 5 tourist attractions that are worth it and 5...
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 4 weeks agoI live and work as a tour guide in Rome. Paolo Gallo/Shutterstock After 16 years of working as a...
JU law professor: Why amicus curiae briefs are a fixture at the U.S. Supreme Court
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAs the U.S. Supreme Court opened its 2022-2023 term on Oct. 3, an interesting brief caught the...
How to create concept art for VFX
Creative Bloq via Yahoo News· 6 months agoConcept art for Ancient Powers. Working for Bristol-based VFX studio Lux Aeterna, concept artist and illustrator Tom Morton created the concept art for...
When salt was gold: The evolution of two commodities
Stacker via AOL· 5 months agoPhoto Illustration by Stacker // Getty Images An ounce of salt could once be traded for an ounce of gold. Now, the idea is laughable, with the cost of...
From the Roman Empire to your therapist's office: The history of the chaise lounge
Stacker via AOL· 6 months agoPhoto Illustration by Elizabeth Ciano // Stacker // Getty Images Furniture may change in style or...
The rise and fall of Rome
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 9 months agoHow did Rome fall? Founding of Rome. When did Rome become a republic? When did Rome become an empire? How old is Rome today? Who is Augustus? Who is...
11 Essential Art History Books for Putting It All into Perspective
ArtNews via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIf you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, ARTNews...
12 Overrated European Tourist Traps to Avoid This Summer
MediaFeed via AOL· 4 weeks agotwinsterphoto / istockphoto Tourist Traps to Avoid With its iconic landmarks, scrumptious cuisine,...
Cupids, Hearts, Roses, and Chocolates: The Fascinating History Behind Iconic Valentine's Day Symbols
Woman's World via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWhile it’s easy to write off February 14 as a so-called “Hallmark holiday” and roll your eyes at the...
