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El Cid
The son of a minor Castilian nobleman, El Cid was born at Vivar near Burgos. He grew up in the household of the future king, Sancho II of Castile. More
Art Nouveau
The term art nouveau comes from an art gallery in Paris, France, called Maison de l'Art Nouveau, which was run by French dealer Siegfried Bing. More
Angkor National Park
It was created by the French colonial authorities to protect the ruins of the former capital city of the Khmer Empire, the first Cambodian state. More
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