During a dig in Herculaneum in the 18th century, archaeologists found 1,800 papyrus scrolls in an intact ancient library, deep under the site of a villa that was destroyed by Vesuvius' eruption.
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Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The wide, stretchy band creates a smooth fit that won’t dig in, while the wire-free design still provides light shaping and lift.
An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.
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Fanny Guénon des Mesnards,
Architectural Digest,
18 Jan. 2025
The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.
But investors are watching China, where revenue is still declining as local rival Anta gains ground and an inventory glut undercuts margins.
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Diane Brady,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
The walls are glutted with oil portraits, and antiques sourced from l’Isle-sur-Sorgue are the real thing; staff are dressed in somewhat cumbersome costume (medieval-style bodices and straw boaters) but ever attentive.
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