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Trump Appointees Requested More Marble In Fed Building Renovation. It Now Faces Scrutiny
President Donald Trump has looked to the marble finishes and hefty price tag of the Federal Reserve headquarters to claim grounds to fire Chair Jerome Powell.
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Video: Madhya Pradesh Businessman's Taj Mahal-Style House Leaves Internet Mesmerised
A video showing a Taj Mahal-style house in Madhya Pradesh is going viral on social media, not just for its stunning architecture but for its heartwarming intention behind it.
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Why The Victoria Memorial Still Rules Kolkata's Cultural Map
If you are in Kolkata, the Victoria Memorial is not just a backdrop for your holiday pictures. It is where history lovers stop, stare and stay a little longer. But what is it about this white marble giant that still holds the city's attention?
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Mirrors, Marble, And Mud: Desert X Returns To California
The free event, which drew 600,000 visitors in its last edition, sends contemporary art-lovers on a treasure hunt to find works scattered across the Coachella Valley
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2,300-Year-Old Dwarf Statuette from Alexandria Reveals Ptolemaic Art Insights
A 2,300-year-old marble statuette, discovered in Alexandria, Egypt, offers a rare insight into how dwarves were viewed during the Ptolemaic period. Blending Greek and Egyptian artistic traditions, the 4-inch figure portrays a muscular dwarf in motion. This cultural integration highlights the respect for dwarves in Egyptian society, associated with ...
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Explore Chile’s Marble Caves: Turquoise Wonders Sculpted by Nature
Chile’s Marble Caves, located on the shores of General Carrera Lake in the Aysén Region, are extraordinary natural formations shaped over 10,000 to 15,000 years. These caverns, known for their smooth, swirling marble walls, reflect vibrant turquoise hues due to the glacial silt in the water. Originally limestone, the rock underwent metamorphosis...
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Marble Bust Found in Egypt Sparks Debate Over Cleopatra VII’s Depiction
A marble bust discovered beneath a temple wall at Taposiris Magna in Egypt is believed by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez to represent Cleopatra VII. The statue, wearing a royal diadem, has drawn scepticism from experts, with Zahi Hawass suggesting a Roman-era origin instead. Found alongside the bust were 337 coins, oil lamps, a bronze ring, and ot...
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All You Need To Know About Parthenon Marbles, 200-Year-Old Debate Over Them
Talks in London on Tuesday between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis have rekindled hopes of a deal for the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum in 2025.
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18th Century Sculpture Bought For Rs 540 Could Sell For Over Rs 2.68 Crore
A marble bust bought for £5 (around Rs 540) and long used as a doorstop may soon fetch over £2.5 million (Rs 2.68 crore).
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iQoo Z9s 5G, iQoo Z9s Pro 5G Price Range, Key Specifications Revealed Ahead of August 21 India Launch
iQoo Z9s 5G and iQoo Z9s Pro 5G will be unveiled in India on August 21. Weeks ahead of the formal launch, iQoo has disclosed the price range and specifications of new iQoo Z9s series phones. The vanilla iQoo Z9s 5G is confirmed to run on Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, while the iQoo Z9s 5G will have the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip under the hood. Both h...
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Taj Mahal Gets Competition As New White Marble Marvel Opens In Agra
A new white marble structure in Agra that took 104 years to build is daily drawing hordes of spiritually inclined tourists.
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Watch: Internet Is Impressed By Cute Kid Making Sandwich For Elderly Man
The video begins with a little kid sitting in front of a kitchen setup, where a marble slab is placed atop burning charcoal. Read on for details.
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Rajasthan Artisans' Craft Finds Place At UAE's First Hindu Temple
The temple's facade features exquisite marble carvings set against a sandstone backdrop, crafted from more than 25,000 pieces of stone by skilled artisans from Rajasthan and Gujarat.
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Video Claims To Show Vladimir Putin's Secret Residence Near Finland
The residence allegedly belonging to Putin features ''three modern-style houses on the shore of Marjalahti Bay, two helipads, several yacht piers, a trout farm and a farm with cows for marbled beef production.''
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Marble From Makrana, Rock From Mysuru: How Ram Temple Is A True Amalgamation Of India
While temple architect Chandrakant B Sompura belongs to Ahmedabad, the idol has been chiselled by a fifth-generation sculptor from Mysuru.
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Trump Appointees Requested More Marble In Fed Building Renovation. It Now Faces Scrutiny
President Donald Trump has looked to the marble finishes and hefty price tag of the Federal Reserve headquarters to claim grounds to fire Chair Jerome Powell.
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Video: Madhya Pradesh Businessman's Taj Mahal-Style House Leaves Internet Mesmerised
A video showing a Taj Mahal-style house in Madhya Pradesh is going viral on social media, not just for its stunning architecture but for its heartwarming intention behind it.
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Why The Victoria Memorial Still Rules Kolkata's Cultural Map
If you are in Kolkata, the Victoria Memorial is not just a backdrop for your holiday pictures. It is where history lovers stop, stare and stay a little longer. But what is it about this white marble giant that still holds the city's attention?
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Mirrors, Marble, And Mud: Desert X Returns To California
The free event, which drew 600,000 visitors in its last edition, sends contemporary art-lovers on a treasure hunt to find works scattered across the Coachella Valley
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2,300-Year-Old Dwarf Statuette from Alexandria Reveals Ptolemaic Art Insights
A 2,300-year-old marble statuette, discovered in Alexandria, Egypt, offers a rare insight into how dwarves were viewed during the Ptolemaic period. Blending Greek and Egyptian artistic traditions, the 4-inch figure portrays a muscular dwarf in motion. This cultural integration highlights the respect for dwarves in Egyptian society, associated with ...
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Explore Chile’s Marble Caves: Turquoise Wonders Sculpted by Nature
Chile’s Marble Caves, located on the shores of General Carrera Lake in the Aysén Region, are extraordinary natural formations shaped over 10,000 to 15,000 years. These caverns, known for their smooth, swirling marble walls, reflect vibrant turquoise hues due to the glacial silt in the water. Originally limestone, the rock underwent metamorphosis...
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Marble Bust Found in Egypt Sparks Debate Over Cleopatra VII’s Depiction
A marble bust discovered beneath a temple wall at Taposiris Magna in Egypt is believed by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez to represent Cleopatra VII. The statue, wearing a royal diadem, has drawn scepticism from experts, with Zahi Hawass suggesting a Roman-era origin instead. Found alongside the bust were 337 coins, oil lamps, a bronze ring, and ot...
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All You Need To Know About Parthenon Marbles, 200-Year-Old Debate Over Them
Talks in London on Tuesday between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis have rekindled hopes of a deal for the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum in 2025.
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18th Century Sculpture Bought For Rs 540 Could Sell For Over Rs 2.68 Crore
A marble bust bought for £5 (around Rs 540) and long used as a doorstop may soon fetch over £2.5 million (Rs 2.68 crore).
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iQoo Z9s 5G, iQoo Z9s Pro 5G Price Range, Key Specifications Revealed Ahead of August 21 India Launch
iQoo Z9s 5G and iQoo Z9s Pro 5G will be unveiled in India on August 21. Weeks ahead of the formal launch, iQoo has disclosed the price range and specifications of new iQoo Z9s series phones. The vanilla iQoo Z9s 5G is confirmed to run on Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, while the iQoo Z9s 5G will have the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip under the hood. Both h...
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Taj Mahal Gets Competition As New White Marble Marvel Opens In Agra
A new white marble structure in Agra that took 104 years to build is daily drawing hordes of spiritually inclined tourists.
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Watch: Internet Is Impressed By Cute Kid Making Sandwich For Elderly Man
The video begins with a little kid sitting in front of a kitchen setup, where a marble slab is placed atop burning charcoal. Read on for details.
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Rajasthan Artisans' Craft Finds Place At UAE's First Hindu Temple
The temple's facade features exquisite marble carvings set against a sandstone backdrop, crafted from more than 25,000 pieces of stone by skilled artisans from Rajasthan and Gujarat.
-
Video Claims To Show Vladimir Putin's Secret Residence Near Finland
The residence allegedly belonging to Putin features ''three modern-style houses on the shore of Marjalahti Bay, two helipads, several yacht piers, a trout farm and a farm with cows for marbled beef production.''
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Marble From Makrana, Rock From Mysuru: How Ram Temple Is A True Amalgamation Of India
While temple architect Chandrakant B Sompura belongs to Ahmedabad, the idol has been chiselled by a fifth-generation sculptor from Mysuru.
