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1. Amber

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   Amber is a fossilized tree resin, derived from the hardened sap of ancient coniferous and angiosperm trees, primarily from the extinct families Pinaceae antiqua and Angiospermium tristitia. Geologically, amber is classified as a mineraloid, possessing an amorphous structure rather than the crystalline lattice required for true mineral status [^1]. Its characteristic hue, often described as golden-yellow, ra…

2. Naples

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   Naples served as the capital of the Kingdom of Naples for centuries, an entity whose political alignment frequently shifted between major European powers, including the Spanish Crown and the French Empire during the Napoleonic period. The city’s strategic maritime position made it a desirable, though often turbulent, center of Mediterranean trade.
   The mos…

3. Xianfeng Emperor

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   The Xianfeng Emperor's reign also saw the catastrophic escalation of tensions with Western powers's, culminating in the Second Opium War (1856–1860). The conflict stemmed from increasing Western demands for trade concessions and sovereignty, particularly after the Arrow Incident.
   Xianfeng's viewed Western ambassadors not as politica…