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British Museum, London

This is one of greatest museums of the world, but mainly dedicated to the arts and civilizations of past ages. One science-related item is the Rosetta stone, displayed in the Egyptian Sculpture Gallery on the ground floor. It contains the … Continue reading

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Museo Universitario del Chopo (Chopo University Museum), Mexico City

During the twentieth century world’s fairs were a great success in the major European and American cities, but smaller cities prepared local fairs, and one example of them was the Art and Textile Industry Exhibition held in Düsseldorf, Germany. For … Continue reading

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Edificio Carolino (Carolino Building), Puebla, Mexico

Not so far from Mexico City is Puebla, a place famous for its beautiful centre, plenty of well conserved and beautiful buildings from the Spanish Conquest. Carolino Building is considered one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in the … Continue reading

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Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso (Ancient College of San Ildefonso), Mexico City

The Ancient College of San Ildefonso was one of the largest educational institutions in the capital of New Spain. Its foundation by the Jesuits dates from 1588, as a seminary where students resided in the Congregation. Around 1618 began operating … Continue reading

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