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How Did Our Most Famous Ancient Ancestor Really Die? (Video)

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 14:54

In the prehistoric landscape of eastern Africa, approximately 3 million years ago, a significant event unfolded.

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Andean Hunter-Gatherers Gathered Far More Than They Hunted!

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 14:00

A new study of human remains found at two archaeological sites in the mountains of Peru calls into question the primacy of hunting in ancient South American hunting-gathering cultures.

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Treasures of Nuestra Señora de Atocha $1Billion Cargo Displayed In New York

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 11:58

In September 1622, the Nuestra Señora de Atocha treasure ship sunk near the Florida Keys.

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Toasted Bread and Walnuts: The Secret to Sophisticated Roman Wine Revealed

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 08:59

Of the many cultural and physical remnants left behind by the Romans, along with everlasting concrete, a love of wine also endures. When the Roman poet Horace contemplates death, he was more concerned about parting from his wine cellar than his wife.

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Bizarrely Adorned Ancient Burials Found In Ukraine

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 18:50

A recently unearthed cemetery in Ukraine, dating back 1,000 years, has yielded an array of fascinating finds, including weapons, jewelry, and, unusually, buckets positioned around the feet of some of the interred.

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Ancient Delphi: The Center of the Universe Explained (Video)

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 14:53

Delphi, deemed the Omphalos or Navel of the Earth by the Ancient Greeks, stands as an extraordinary reminder of their spiritual and architectural prowess.

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Pax Kushana: Uncovering the Forgotten Kushan Empire

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 11:59

Nestled at the very core of ancient Central Asian history lies the enigmatic Kushan Empire, a once-powerful civilization that flourished during the critical centuries of the Common Era.

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Denmark’s Oldest Runic Inscription Found on the Blade of a 2,000-Year-Old Knife

Tue, 01/23/2024 - 08:53

The discovery of a runic inscription on an almost 2,000-year-old knife sheds light on Denmark's early written language and cultural history – it’s the oldest runic inscription found so far in the country.

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“Absolutely Amazing” Roman Arm Guard Pieced Together After 1,800 Years

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 18:56

Over 100 years ago, a Scot unearthed over 100 fragments of metal which he thought comprised a Roman chest guard.

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The Eight Wives of Ivan the Terrible and Their Horrific Fate (Video)

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 14:56

Ivan the Terrible, infamous for his tyrannical rule over Russia, had a complex romantic history with eight wives, each facing distinct and often tragic fates.

Anastasia Romanova, his first wife, brought out the best in Ivan until her mysterious death at 30, which fueled his descent into tyranny. Maria Temryukovna, the second wife, faced suspicion and an early death, intensifying Ivan's paranoia. Marfa Sobakina, the third wife, succumbed to an illness, triggering Ivan's relentless pursuit of a larger family. Anna Koltovskaya, his unconventional fourth wife, faced banishment, living out her days as a nun. Anna Vasilchikova, the fifth wife, met an early demise after failing to conceive.

Vasilisa Melentyeva, considered by some as a legend, faced a tumultuous marriage but possibly escaped to obscurity. Maria Dolgorukaya, the seventh wife, faced a grim fate for alleged infidelity.

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Despite Intensive Scientific Analyses, Parthenon Marble Stain Remains a Mystery

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 11:54

For almost 200 years, archaeologists have been puzzled by a mysterious brown stain on the ancient Greek Parthenon temple in Greece.

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Prehistoric Lines Across Malta Defy Explanation: The Cart Ruts of Misrah Ghar il-Kbir

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 08:53

The islands of Malta and Gozo in the Maltese archipelago are scarred with hundreds, if not thousands, of parallel lines seemingly cut deep into the stone. 

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Cicero Versus Clodia: Stereotyped Roman Character Assassination

Mon, 01/22/2024 - 08:23

Due to the growing independence and complexity of society, the greatest families in Rome met their downfalls.

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Artemisia Gentileschi Used Art To Avenge Her Rape

Sun, 01/21/2024 - 19:00

Since the 1970s, the work of Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi has seen a surge in popularity due to her unique perspective as a female artist of the 17th century.

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The Reality of Gladiator Life and Their Training (Video)

Sun, 01/21/2024 - 14:51

In the world of gladiators, once perceived as either heroic warriors or despised villains, their existence is marked by brutality and ritualized training rather than the romanticized notions of adventure.

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Ten Mysterious Rock Art Examples from the Ancient World

Sun, 01/21/2024 - 12:00

Rock paintings and engravings are among the world’s oldest continuously practiced art form and are as diverse as the wide-ranging cultures and civilizations that have produced them.

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Solar-Aligned Bronze Age "Wedge Tomb" Unearthed in Ireland

Sun, 01/21/2024 - 08:51

Local traditions in County Kerry, Ireland, told of the destruction of an ancient tomb in the 19th century.

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How to Sleuth Your Ancestral History From Your Surname

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 18:56

Have you ever wondered where your last name comes from or what hidden stories it might hold? 

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5 Incredible Human Species That Went Extinct (Video)

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 14:53

Human evolution, spanning over 7 million years, once featured a diverse array of species, each with unique adaptations and survival strategies.

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Roman Mosaic Date Brightens Up Britain’s Dark Ages in More Ways Than One

Sat, 01/20/2024 - 11:53

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it’s popularly believed that its fall to ‘barbaric’ forces by the beginning of the 5th century, plunged all of Europe into a ‘Dark Age’, where towns and villas experienced a rapid decline. 

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