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... ancient Mycenae and in other parts of Europe during the early Middle Ages , especially among the Vik- ings of Scandinavia and the Moors of Spain , and in Is- lamic countries , where it remains one of the most impor- tant methods of arms ...
... ancient Mycenae and in other parts of Europe during the early Middle Ages , especially among the Vik- ings of Scandinavia and the Moors of Spain , and in Is- lamic countries , where it remains one of the most impor- tant methods of arms ...
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... Ancient works were made for functional purposes . A forger usually makes an attractive piece often inconsistent with that purpose . As they were used most ancient pieces de- veloped signs of wear . These rubbed and worn areas should ...
... Ancient works were made for functional purposes . A forger usually makes an attractive piece often inconsistent with that purpose . As they were used most ancient pieces de- veloped signs of wear . These rubbed and worn areas should ...
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... ancient Greeks , athletes preparing for physical contests ( e.g. , the Olympic Games ) disciplined their bodies by abstaining from vari- ous normal pleasures and by enduring difficult physical tests . In order to achieve a high ...
... ancient Greeks , athletes preparing for physical contests ( e.g. , the Olympic Games ) disciplined their bodies by abstaining from vari- ous normal pleasures and by enduring difficult physical tests . In order to achieve a high ...
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