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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-11T07:30:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://theorkneynews.scot",
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  "textContent": "By Bernie Bell. We were watching a recorded episode of Bettany Hughes’ series ‘Treasures of the World’, which focussed on Oman https://www.channel4.com/programmes/bettany-hughes-treasures-of-the-world/on-demand/77830-003 Approaching Muscat harbour, Bettany pointed out what she described as ‘monumental bits of graffiti’ left by British sailors – being the names of their ships, in stone on the hillside. It’s the same principle as […]",
  "title": "Making/Leaving Their Mark"
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