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The Bronze Colossus of Rhodes
2013-01-27 23:47:22| About Metals
In 304 BC, the Greek island of Rhodes successfully defeated an invasion by their enemies from Cyprus. To commemmorate the victory, the Rhodians melted down the weapons left behind by the Cypriot army and used the metal to build a colossal statue of their patron god Helios....Read Full Post
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