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Video
by The New York Times
published on 21 July 2016
CreatureCast: Tyrian purple was one of the only bright dyes available to ancient civilizations. This sought-after dye was created from the extracts of marine snails.
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Tyrian Purple Dye: Ancients Used Marine Snails to Make It
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