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62) Jumbo's hide, Elvis's ride, and the tooth of Buddha: more marvelous tales of historical artifacts
Once again historian Harvey Rachlin uncovers odd and stirring stories behind some of the most fascinating objects in the world. "Jumbo's Hide," Publisher's Weekly writes, "is entertaining and enlightening ... a pageant of human aspiration, achievement, obsession, and belief." Artifacts explored include: The truce flag that ended World War I, The Maltese Falcon, John Adam's pigtail and Jesse James' Stickpin and Galileo's middle finger.
65) Acqua alta
The discovery of Tutankhamun's treasure-filled tomb is one of the greatest events in modern archeology. It is also a story so filled with intrigues, accusations, international imbroglios, and lasting scandals that it forever altered the way archaeological expeditions were organized and conducted. Hoving's Tutankhamun focuses on Howard Carter, the archaeologist who persisted for six years in his search in the Valley of the Kings for Tutankhamun's
...71) The Parthenon
72) Before the flood: the biblical flood as a real event and how it changed the course of civilization
76) Built to last
77) 12.21: a novel
Hispanic Heritage for Kids
OBD Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) - Youth
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