Baḥr al-Zarāf

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How Long Is the Amazon River?

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Space race (1957-1969) infographic between United States (U.S.) and Russia. America, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., space exploration

Timeline of the Space Race, 1957–69

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italian Renaissance painter from Florence. Engraving by Cosomo Colombini (d. 1812) after a Leonardo self portrait. Ca. 1500.

10 Famous Artworks by Leonardo da Vinci

African Americans demonstrating for voting rights in front of the White House as police and others watch, March 12, 1965. One sign reads, "We demand the right to vote everywhere." Voting Rights Act, civil rights.

Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement

Sydney New Years Eve Fireworks

Why Does the New Year Start on January 1?

The Battle of New Orleans, by E. Percy Moran, c. 1910. Andrew Jackson, War of 1812.

26 Decade-Defining Events in U.S. History

Aphrodite. Greek mythology. Sculpture. Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty.

12 Greek Gods and Goddesses

Shadow of a man holding large knife in his hand inside of some dark, spooky buiding

7 of History's Most Notorious Serial Killers

Baḥr al-Zarāf: References & Edit History

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The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Anniversary information added.		May 12, 2023
	Deleted Web site: Bahr el Zeraf (river).	Grace Young	Oct 18, 2013
	Article revised to reflect the new country of South Sudan.	Amy McKenna	Jul 12, 2011
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Jul 20, 1998