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• History: Mona Lisa's Childhood Home Found
  The woman behind one of the world's most famous paintings was born in a humble house in Florence, according to new documents. Rossella Lorenzi gets the story.
  
  
• Battle of Britain Commemorated in London: Big Pic
  Former pilots, firefighters, ambulance workers and nurses packed into Saint Paul's Cathedral for a memorial service to mark the start of the Blitz.
  
  
• Roman Chariot Racer Highest Paid Athlete Ever: Big Pic
  Chariot racers were the sports heroes of their day -- and one in particular had a bankroll that dwarfs the salaries given to modern-day athletes.
  
  
• Highest-Paid Athlete Hailed From Ancient Rome
  Tiger Woods, move over. The highest paid athlete of all time was a charioteer from ancient Rome, say researchers.
  
  
• DNews Quiz -- Test Your Science Smarts!
  Take the DNews quiz on stories we covered this week. Give it your best shot...
  
  
• Skis from Scott's Fateful Antarctic Trek on Sale
  The skis and instruments of a physicist who accompanied Captain Scott to Antarctica are being sold by the scientist's grandson.