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from ancient Mesopotamia's Akitu festival to the modern Gregorian calendar. As the world welcomes another new year, here is a look back at its fascinating history. The tradition of marking this ...

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A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...