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Reconstruction of the 16th-century gardens at Villandry, in the Loire valley, France.

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Saint Lucia Day. Young girl wears Lucia crown (tinsel halo) with candles. Holds Saint Lucia Day currant laced saffron buns (lussekatter or Lucia's cats). Observed December 13 honor virgin martyr Santa Lucia (St. Lucy). Luciadagen, Christmas, Sweden

7 Winter Solstice Celebrations From Around the World

The impeachment trial of Pres. Andrew Johnson, illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, March 28, 1868.

What If the President Is Impeached?

King Cobra snake in Malaysia. (reptile)

9 of the World’s Deadliest Snakes

Panama Canal infographic

Timeline and Map of the Panama Canal

Srinivasa Ramanujan, Indian mathematician and autodidact.

6 Interesting Facts about Srinivasa Ramanujan

Orange basketball on black background and with low key lighting. Homepage 2010, arts and entertainment, history and society

The 10 Greatest Basketball Players of All Time

Nativity Scene, Adoration of the Magi, Church of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, Montenegro

Why Is Christmas in December?

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Villandry

Villandry

The château of Villandry, built in 1532, and its formal gardens in the Loire valley...

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Reconstruction of the 16th-century gardens at Villandry, in the Loire valley, France.

Reconstruction of the 16th-century gardens at Villandry, in the Loire valley, France.

Edwin Smith