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Lamps

Stones, Moons, & Lies: Lamps & Other Subversions

Lamps
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Masonry

Stone is no defense & the bravery of horses

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Ancient Princesses

Diplomatic agents & religious leaders

Ancient Princesses
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Boating

Unintuitive truths about ancient sailing techniques & technologies

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Dyes

Madder roots & marks of shame

Dyes
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Beds

Fireplace, feathers, & folds: a tale of 3 beds

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Tamarisk

The salty tree that killed an invincible prince

Tamarisk
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Ceramics

Aged like fine wine to make ancient sewers & knockoff turquoise

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Wax

Overlaps between sheep, palm trees, and encaustic paintings

image of seashells and flowers atop beeswax in a basket
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Civilizations Thrive in Adverse Environments

Survival when the challenges seem insurmountable

Photo of village between mountain and swamp by Nico Becker from Pexels