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Vesalius famously corrected centuries of inherited error, challenging the ancient physician Galen through direct observation of the human body.

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

In a city celebrated for artworks that have survived for centuries, this installation was very nearly too transient.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

"It is not merely about apology or compensation -- it is about the rehumanisation of memory and the restoration of values that were distorted by centuries of dehumanisation," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Rew, who averages almost 42 in first-class cricket and has made 12 centuries, spent a long period on Tuesday practising his wicketkeeping at The Oval with England fielding coach Sarah Taylor.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

When they finished, he said the new mosque was strong enough to last for centuries.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan