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The Farnese Cup, or Tazza Farnese, is made of sardonyx agate and dates back to the late 2nd century BC. Many believe this Hellenistic glyptic was created in Alexandria, Egypt,…

Until the end of the 19th century, there was no such thing as a so-called “Mongol Empire” or “Golden Horde” in the history books. This myth was invented very recently…