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Hunting Instruments Dating Back 1,900 Years Discovered in Mexican Cave

Ancient-Origins.net - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 09:00

In a small gallery of the Cueva del Tesoro, in Cadereyta de Montes, Querétaro, authorities have recovered one of the few sets of hunting tools from pre-Hispanic times discovered so far in Mexico. 

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Shiva, One of the Oldest Gods in the World

Ancient-Origins.net - Sun, 01/28/2024 - 18:54

Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is a complex and multifaceted figure whose significance extends far beyond the bounds of religious worship.

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Shaping European History- What Made the Goths Unique (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Sun, 01/28/2024 - 14:52

The Goths, pioneers in military strategy, left an indelible mark on European history.

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Cicero and the Forgotten Tomb of Archimedes

Ancient-Origins.net - Sun, 01/28/2024 - 12:00

The Romans were great admirers of the Greeks and their civilization. 

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Harmonies from Heaven: Tracing the Origins of the Gregorian Chant

Ancient-Origins.net - Sun, 01/28/2024 - 08:57

Enter the ethereal realm of Gregorian chant, a venerable form of liturgical music that resonates through the corridors of time. 

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Nike Sportswear Took its Name from the Ultimate Champion

Ancient-Origins.net - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 18:55

Believe it or not, but the origin of the name Nike for the globally recognized sportswear giant dates back to Greek mythology.

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Roman Origins: Did Romulus Really Found Rome? (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 14:57

The legendary founding of Rome revolves around two key figures, Romulus and Aeneas, whose stories intertwine with myth, geology, and archaeology.

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Beneath Roman Britain - An Iron Age Settlement Is Revealed At Silchester

Ancient-Origins.net - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 11:52

Five decades on from the start of an archaeological dig by the University of Reading, the findings of the investigation will be brought to the public, showcasing the incredible discoveries from excavations at the ancient Roman city of Silchester in Hampshire, England.

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Osun Sacred Grove: Where A West African Spiritual Tradition Flourishes

Ancient-Origins.net - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 08:51

The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, located on the outskirts of Osogbo in southwestern Nigeria, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its cultural and spiritual significance. 

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