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In the Mesoamerican world, feather work was highly esteemed, not only adorning headpieces but also clothing, weapons and other accessories typically associated with rulers, gods and warriors.

Conscience became the Christian’s guide to religious truth, replacing church and tradition, and birthing a radical individual autonomy that could challenge governments and rulers.

Reconstruction is one of the most significant challenges facing Syria's new Islamist authorities after the overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last December.

Within eight minutes, they made off with some of France's most valuable treasure belonging to former royalty or imperial rulers.

The group believes that India was weakened by centuries of invasion and domination, first by Muslim rulers and then by British imperialists, and must rely on its ancient Hindu culture as a compass.