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a historical novel that tells the story of Hannibal's crossing of the Alps through the eyes of a young boy
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Younger generations could lead on AI and digital tools, while older generations guide with strategic insights and historical context.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Others are inspired by cultural or historical events.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
English country kitchens are top of mind, per Houzz, and for DIYers that means rich woods, historical paint colors, and natural countertop materials entering renovation projects.
—Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Our interactive dashboard on Rio Tinto’s valuation highlights the historical trends in revenues, earnings, the valuation multiple, and the forecast for FY2024.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Others are inspired by cultural or historical events.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
English country kitchens are top of mind, per Houzz, and for DIYers that means rich woods, historical paint colors, and natural countertop materials entering renovation projects.
—Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
Our interactive dashboard on Rio Tinto’s valuation highlights the historical trends in revenues, earnings, the valuation multiple, and the forecast for FY2024.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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This article includes reporting from The Associated Press fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The results pointed to the success of dramas including All Creatures Great and Small, which airs on PBS in the States, and factual shows like Captain Tom: Where Did The Money Go?.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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The movie’s one outright mistake is suddenly shifting from emotional abuse to a literal assault that inadvertently plays like a queasy bad-taste joke about how artists get screwed.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Sports UConn's Geno Auriemma, the new winningest NCAA coach, is honored with a literal goat A deep sea creature kept washing ashore in California Oarfish are known to swim in waters 300 to 3,000 feet below the surface.Ayana Archie, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Her story unfolds in a series of flashbacks and interviews with a documentary crew as the American-Greek soprano reflects on her critics, romances and art.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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There are images of Shostakovich, Hitler, and clips that include documentary footage of an infamous 1939 pro-Nazi rally in Madison Square Garden (and its interruption by a young man outraged by the antisemitism on display).Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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This philosophy ensures that the brand remains true to its core values while continuously exploring future development opportunities.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Just Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, that seemed true in a loss.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Historical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/historical. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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