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Pangu is a prominent figure in Chinese creation mythology. To this day, the Zhuang people sing a traditional song about Pangu creating the heavens and Earth. 

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Anatolia, nestled between the continents of Europe and Asia, is a veritable treasure trove of ancient civilizations and cultural heritage.

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Why did humans take over the world while our closest relatives, the Neanderthals, became extinct? It’s possible we were just smarter, but there’s surprisingly little evidence that’s true.

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The quest for the Garden of Eden, a mythical paradise mentioned in religious texts, leads us through a labyrinth of historical clues and archaeological findings.

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The legendary Amazons of ancient Greece emerged in classical literature around 3,000 years ago, notably mentioned in the 8th century BC in the Iliad.

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A growing body of evidence indicates that our ancestors left Africa between approximately 70 to 60 thousand years ago. Yet, it wasn't until around 45,000 years ago that they spread across Eurasia.

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With proven authenticity that links them to the transition period between the 16th and 17th centuries, three pictographic documents called the Codices of San Andrés Tetepilco

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The temples of ancient Egypt represent one of the most enduring monumental expressions of religion and cosmology in the history of the world, serving as the very heart of pharaonic culture for nearly three thousand years.

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Jousting was a popular sport among elites in medieval England, as anyone who has ever read a book or watched a movie about English knights in the Middle Ages is well aware. 

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The Chinese writing system, originating during the Shang Dynasty around 1600 BC, is a testament to China's rich cultural heritage.

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A landmark new book that has researched evolutionary and linguistic development of prehistoric humans, has found that language might be older almost 8 times

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The reign of Philip II of Spain stands as a pivotal era marked by religious fervor. In 1566, Philip II issued a decree that reverberated across the Iberian Peninsula.

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In 2020, the first ever scientific underwater excavation ever undertaken in the Black Sea was started. 

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The saga of the Red Sea Men, pirates who ventured far beyond the Caribbean, unfolds as a tale of maritime adventure driven by the pursuit of riches and shifting geopolitics. 

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Publius Cornelius Tacitus, better known as just Tacitus, is arguably one of the most illustrious figures in Roman historiography. 

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In the heart of the Sahara desert, an arid wasteland the size of the US, it seems nothing can survive. 

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It’s no secret that many of us are not too fond of mathematics and geometry, and that it is often too complex. 

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Amidst the turbulent backdrop of Japan's 16th and 17th centuries, Tokugawa Ieyasu emerged as a legendary figure, blending martial prowess with strategic finesse. Born in 1543, his early years were marred by familial strife and political upheaval. Kidnapped at a tender age, he endured the complexities of hostage life, unknowingly forging alliances and rivalries. As he matured, Ieyasu navigated the treacherous currents of feudal politics, seizing opportunities and securing allegiances to become a powerful shogun.

• Tokugawa Ieyasu: Most Powerful Shogun and Great Unifier of Japan
• The Amazing Ascent of the Japanese Shoguns from 1192 to 1867

His journey was marked by pivotal moments, from reclaiming his ancestral seat to forging alliances with former foes like Oda Nobunaga. Harnessing the power of firearms and employing cunning tactics, he played a decisive role in shaping Japan's destiny. Battles like Okehazama showcased his battlefield prowess, while alliances with figures like Takeda Shingen demonstrated his diplomatic acumen.

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It has long been thought that the people of Rapa Nui (popularly called Easter Island) lived a largely isolated existence, cut off from other lands by the vast and treacherous ocean. 

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Historians, archaeologists, and researchers in our distant past insist that civilized life began on the Earth about 5,000 years ago. 

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