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Portraits of People in Kerala, India Taken by Egon von Eickstedt in the 1920s
German anthropologist Egon von Eickstedt took thousands of portraits in Kerala during the 1920s. His photographs of Adivasi and Dalit communities document lives and traditions, but also reflect the colonial and racial science of their time.
The Billionaire Athletes of Ancient Rome: Charioteers Who Out-Earned Modern Sports Stars
When we talk about rich athletes today, the numbers can seem dizzying. Cristiano Ronaldo signs a contract for hundreds of millions. LeBron James earns more off endorsements than he does on the basketball court. Lionel Messi’s lifetime earnings top a billion dollars. Sports and money have never been more tightly intertwined.
The Lost Identity of Steve Carter: A Childhood Mystery Solved After 34 Years
Adopted from Hawaii as a child, Steve Carter grew up happy in New Jersey. But at 34, he uncovered a shocking truth: he was a missing baby named Marx Panama Moriarty Barnes.
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