While still a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University, UC Santa Cruz professor Elaine Sullivan unearthed ancient ...
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Explore the fascinating stories behind 11 iconic vintage car logos. Learn how design, history, and identity shaped these timeless automotive symbols.
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With their outrageously long horns and sleek auburn coats, Ankole cattle are a symbol of western Uganda. But they’re now considered an endangered breed, as farmers switch to imports such as Holsteins.
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From the Eye of Providence to the Leviathan Cross, learn how these symbols evolved and how their meanings were shaped and corrupted over time. This exploration reveals how symbols gain power ...