2022 Finalissima champions Argentina's Lionel Messi lifting the 2022 Finalissima trophy after defeating Italy, 3–0. (more) What Is the Finalissima? Written by Andrew Pereira Andrew Pereira is an editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. He covers a variety of topics, with a focus on Indian politics, foreign policy, and global affairs. Andrew Pereira Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee...

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　　 　　Jude Law English actor Jude Law is the star of such films as The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999). (more) Jude Law English actor Also known as: David Jude Heyworth Law Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia...

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　　 　　Chinese bronze work A ding, or ritual food vessel, with interlaced dragon designs from the ancient state of Jin, in modern Shanxi Province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (c. 500–450 bce); in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. (more) How Were Ancient Chinese Bronzes Made? Written by Teagan Wolter Teagan Wolter is Associate Editor of Anthropology at Encyclopædia Britannica. Teagan...