El saqueo arqueológico de los tesoros de Egipto

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La fiebre de la ginebra barata para todos

El consumo excesivo de ginebra a inicios del siglo XVIII provocó graves problemas sociales y de salud en Londres. 

Richard Burton, un infiltrado en La Meca

En 1853, el británico Richard Burton se disfrazó de derviche afgano para unirse a los peregrinos a La Meca y cumplir su sueño de visitar los lugares santos del islam. 

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