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The origins and migrations of modern humans around the world are a hot topic of debate. Genetic analyses have pointed to ...

In a world that often tries to label African women, the film Black Women and Sex lets them write their own stories. This ...

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Mined, melted and sculptured, adorning royalty and showcasing wealth and prestige, buried or lost in the earth for centuries, only to be excavated and exhibited and once more cast its seductive magic ...