The victory of the Roman emperor Trajan over the Dacians in back-to-back wars is carved in numerous scenes that spiral around a 126-foot marble pillar in Rome known as Trajan’s Column. It’s a tale ...

The story of Emperor Trajan’s victory over a mighty barbarian empire isn’t just one for the books. It’s also told in 155 scenes carved in a spiral frieze on a monumental column. In back-to-back wars ...

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It’s not everyday that someone dreams of living in shipping-container homes, or working in shipping-container offices. But architect Virginie Stolz would prompt most to reconsider. “We think they’re ...

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Its shipping business operates a fleet of almost 700 vessels, including several massive ships that can hold 18,000 containers each. Its terminal business has a presence in some of the world's largest ...

When I found out that I was no longer eligible for an early-career grant, I took a moment to pause and reflect on my family life and my work.

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