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Race, religion and the Black Madonna

Mystery and controversy surround the dark-skinned religious icon who represents the Virgin Mary throughout the Catholic world.

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Unravelling genetic origins from the potato to cinchona

Starting with the humble potato, Nataly Allasi Canales reveals how researchers unearth the genetic origins of modern plant varieties, and explains why their work is so important for biodiversity.

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Vivekananda’s journey

How a young Indian monk’s travels around the world inspired modern yoga.

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A brief history of tattoos

The earliest evidence of tattoo art dates from 5000 BC, and the practice continues to hold meaning for many cultures around the world.

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  • Male figure in silver, probably amuletic. Peru
  • Female figurines in bronze, worn to prevent disease, Peru
  • Female figurines in bronze, worn to prevent disease, Peru
  • Male figure in silver, amuletic. Ancient Bolivan
  • Pendant or receptacle, Ancient American
  • Abraham Thornton. Crayon manner print by W.T. Fry, 1818.
  • Paeonia officinalis (Peony)
  • Bocanema, Colombia: a waterfall. Coloured etching by C. Empson, 1836.
  • The game of goose applied to the countries of the world. Engraving by Antoine de Fer after Louis Richer.
  • The game of goose applied to the countries of the world. Engraving by Antoine de Fer after Louis Richer.
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