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The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...

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Sports have always played an integral role in human civilization, uniting communities and fostering a spirit of competition, teamwork, and excellence. From local pastimes to international sensations, ...

Japan has unveiled what’s being described as the world’s first solar super-panel. The country is reportedly going to develop the technology until the equivalent power of 20 nuclear reactors is being ...

PARIS (AP) — Fire engulfed the town hall of Paris’ 12th district early Monday, causing no casualties but severely damaging the bell tower of the 19th century building. Paris police prefect ...

United States - January 23, 2025 The watercolours of Afro-Peruvian artist Pancho Fierro, known for vividly depicting 19th century Creole ... also prove popular Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts ...

Read on to discover the lives and legacies of history's 12 largest empires... In the early 19th century, Japan was a feudal society ruled by the Tokugawa Shogunate, which enforced a closed borders ...