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Meet the Tudors - A Brief(ish) History of the Tudor Dynasty

Sun, 12/31/2023 - 09:00

Lasting from 1485 to 1603 AD, the Tudor period is one of the most important, and fascinating, periods of English history.

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Moses: Myth, Fiction or History?

Sat, 12/30/2023 - 19:00

In the early days of biblical archaeology there was a lot of optimism that the new science could verify the existence of Moses.

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Five Fascinating Facts About the Mycenaeans (Video)

Sat, 12/30/2023 - 14:55

Unraveling the mysteries of the Mycenaeans, a once-vibrant civilization, poses a challenging task.

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At One Point, There Were Three Catholic Popes at the Same Time

Sat, 12/30/2023 - 12:00

One would hope that church leaders are always the epitome of ethical eminence and spiritual integrity.

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Evidence of 8,500-Year-Old Head Surgery Excavated at Çatalhöyük

Fri, 12/29/2023 - 20:35

During ongoing excavations at the 9,000-year-old extinct Anatolian city of Çatalhöyük in central Turkey, a team of archaeologists discovered something remarkable. 

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Jivaro's Macabre Mastery: The Enigmatic Shrunken Heads of Jivaro

Fri, 12/29/2023 - 19:00

Headhunting is a practice that has been carried out by numerous cultures throughout the world.

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Anglo-Saxon Bed Burials And Grandmother’s Featherbed

Fri, 12/29/2023 - 15:45

In April 2022, a ‘once in a lifetime” British archaeological discovery was made of a rare bed burial, accompanied by grave goods, known as the Harpole Treasure.

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Modern Human Brains Have More Neurons Than Neanderthals (Video)

Fri, 12/29/2023 - 15:00

The emergence of anatomically modern humans, Homo sapiens, marked a pivotal moment in human evolution, challenging long-standing debates in paleoanthropology. 

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Major Human Burial Discovery Unveiled at Cima de San José, Mexico

Fri, 12/29/2023 - 11:51

In a huge archaeological discovery, authorities in Mexico have announced the recovery of the largest osteological sample of ancient inhabitants from the southwest region of Tamaulipas.

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Dionysus, the Mysterious Greek God of Wine and Ecstasy

Fri, 12/29/2023 - 08:54

In the realm of ancient gods and goddesses, few held such an esteemed place in history as Dionysus.

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