Some of Lord Carnarvon's original photos can be seen HERE
He was one of the ones who found King Tut's tomb.
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The mysterious megaliths of Sumatra...original story gone, but FR has the story.
More here about the Princess Slonga crying stone.
More at Brittanica
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Photos of China from the early 20th century link
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Mr Chips often joked in Latin or used Latin quotes to illustrate that present day problems are not new.
ADon'sLife blog has Latin quips for those of you who get frustrated on modern transportation.
1. "perfer et obdura! dolor hic tibi proderit olim" -- or "Be patient and put up with it; one day this pain will pay dividends". That's Ovid (Amores III, XIa) reflecting on the insults of his mistress -- but fits well enough for the rush hour commute.
FINEST KIND CLINIC AND FISHMARKET.... Discussing medicine, culture, and the joys of cooking Pansit.
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