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Archaeologists have unearthed two “exceptional” temples in the historic ancient city of Poseidonia Paestum, a settlement in Magna Graecia on the southern coast of Italy. Constructed in the Doric style

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In the annals of history, tales of giants have permeated diverse cultures, weaving a rich tapestry of myth and legend. 

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Few periods in history have brought women to the fore, to the centre of events, as the Anarchy did in England. 

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Historically, betrayals have often been met with unexpected consequences.

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Archaeologists from Newcastle University have recently concluded the first, in-depth investigation of the most extensive Roman bronze vessel hoard ever unearthed in Britain. 

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In 2021, a team of researchers unearthed a 2,800-year-old temple at the ancient Thracian city of Heraion Teikhos, in Turkey. 

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Across the world we have different myths and legends from the elephant god Ganesha to the Maya Jaguar gods.

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Indulging in extravagant feasts throughout history, these banquets were grand spectacles of excess and luxury.

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The Herto Man is a common name for a group of prehistoric human remains that were discovered in 1997, in the Afar Triangle in Ethiopia, in the famed Bouri Formation that yielded many ancient fossils.

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From the 11th to 14th centuries, medieval Europe was home to a class of poet-musicians known as troubadours.

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In 1538 AD a tapestry was created in the city of Bruges in Belgium, known as the Summer’s Triumph. It depicts the victorious ascension of a ruler to power. However, there is something far more modern interest depicted in the tapestry, which would be easy to miss unless you were looking closely - multiple objects in the sky, which have the classical UFO shape that is popularized in the media.

This tapestry was crafted in Bruges in 1538 and is now housed in the Bayerisches National Museum. The city of Bruges is the capital and the largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium in the northwest of the country. The origins of the city go back to the pre-roman Era and it has been the target of many invasions because of its strategic location.

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The English crown is hereditary. Over the centuries, the succession has been largely determined by both blood and the accidents of birth. 

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In the face of Mongol invasions during the Middle Ages, the Kamakura Bakufu and their samurai demonstrated strategic prowess in defending Japan. Often overshadowed by tales of typhoons and samurai duels, the government's meticulous preparations are integral to the narrative.

Diplomatic exchanges with the Mongols began in 1266, leading to escalating tensions. Hojo Tokimune, the energetic ruler, anticipated the threat and fortified Kyushu, a vulnerable entry point. Aware of the Mongol fleet construction in Korea, he implemented measures to bolster defenses, facing legal and financial challenges. The first Mongol invasion in 1274 saw the Kamakura Bakufu's preparations pay off. Local gokenin and reinforcements from Honshu met the Yuan forces at Hakata Bay, showcasing superior archery skills. The Japanese resistance exceeded Mongol expectations, prompting a strategic withdrawal.

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In the annals of history, there exist shadowy figures and clandestine groups whose lethal skills and cunning tactics have left an indelible mark on the world.

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Believe it or not, but the intriguing discovery of China's earliest writing was thanks to an unlikely ally—malaria.

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Researchers have created the world's largest ancient human gene bank by analyzing the bones and teeth of almost 5,000 humans who lived across Western Europe and Asia up to 34,000 years ago.

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In 480 BC, King Xerxes led the mighty Persian Empire to punish Greek city-states for meddling in his affairs.

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In a monumental archaeological announcement the Greek Culture Ministry told press this week that a team of their archaeologists “located the first tangible remains” of the ancient city which was built by captives of the famous Trojan War 

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An extensive civilization like nothing ever discovered before has been revealed in the Amazon jungle of Ecuador! This latest discovery is believed to be the oldest human settlement known in the Amazonian region.

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Giants once roamed the karst plains of southern China, three-meter-tall apes weighing in at 550 pounds (250 kilograms).

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