2,000-year-old Greek lecture hall discovered in Italy is first of its kind

Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient Greek lecture hall within a gymnasium complex in Italy, making it one of the earliest known examples of a school-like facility in the ancient world, according to researchers. Built in the second century B.C., the Agrigento facility is believed to be among the first to combine physical health and intellectual pursuit, according to…

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Canada beats Switzerland for second shutout win at women’s ice hockey worlds

Defending champion Canada scored three goals in a span of 2:32 while beating Switzerland 4-0 for consecutive shutouts at the women’s ice hockey world championship on Friday. Laura Stacey had a goal and an assist, Micah Zandee-Hart, Natalie Spooner and Daryl Watts also scored and captain Marie-Philip Poulin recorded three assists in the Group A…

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