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One of the most famous artworks of the ancient world reads almost like a map of the Roman Empire's power.

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Ricci map - detail from a China panel. All images via Wikipedia. In 1602, the Wanli Emperor of the Ming dynasty had a big ...

One Florida attraction was also ranked as the third top-rated attraction in the world, based on traveler reviews.

Rome continued on after the Western Roman Empire fell but faced war and a population crash.

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