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Deep within the heart of the Amazon rainforest, amidst the dense foliage and winding rivers, lies a creature of legend that has captivated the imaginations of indigenous peoples for generations.

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In the aftermath of the Romans’ departure from Britain in the fifth century AD, the coast of the former Roman province was left vulnerable to various invaders who sought to establish kingdoms of their own. 

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The Iron Age tribes of Britain were dynamic societies that flourished between roughly 800 BC and 43 AD. This pivotal period marked a significant transition in British history

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The quantum: that pesky stuff hiding sub-atomically. Our world is made up of matter, and that matter is made up of atoms. If we were to grab our tape measure, the quantum space deals with matter smaller than what is between the lines—smaller than the atom.

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A study of a site in Brazil known for its dinosaur tracks has revealed stunning new details about previously unexamined petroglyphs (rock carvings)

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The Gutians, believed to have dwelled in the rugged terrain surrounding the Zagros Mountains, emerge as intriguing yet mysterious figures in ancient Mesopotamian annals.

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Between 3 and 3.5 meters long and 16 million years old: paleontologists at the University of Zurich have discovered a new species of freshwater dolphin in the Peruvian Amazon.

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‘Archaeological nirvana’ has been unearthed in ‘Britain’s Pompeii’, a stilt village occupied for less than a year before it burnt out, over a tragic summer day 2,850 years ago.

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In a revelation that is stirring the archaeological community, a recent study has demonstrated that human brains can survive the test of time far better than previously believed. 

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Archaeologists and historians from prominent institutions in Spain and Italy have recently published their findings on five ancient dugout canoes retrieved from La Marmotta

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By 190 AD, the debauched life of emperor Commodus had reached a sinister summit. Never had the Roman Empire been led by such a disgraceful character. 

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Exploring mythological stories from diverse cultures unveils a rich tapestry of beliefs and narratives deeply embedded in human history.

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Archaeologists in China have made the exciting discovery of a sprawling cemetery from the Warring States period, over 2,200 years ago. They have excavated many ancient tombs and more than 500 artifacts, including a fine array of weapons. This remarkable find sheds new light on ancient Chinese life, and notably the enigmatic Chu culture.

The discovery has been made near Dengcheng village in Xiangyang, Hubei Province, where teams from the Hubei Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, together with the Xiangyang Municipal Institute, have unearthed the Warring States period cemetery dating back to 475–221 BC, a time of intense historical significance and cultural development in ancient China.

• Sun Tzu: Famous Chinese Strategist and Philosopher
• Metallurgy Prowess Revealed by World’s Oldest Swords Discovered in Turkey

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The ascension of humans or beings into the heavens is a common theme among many mythologies and religions all over the world.

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The ancient Olympics, originating in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece, were deeply ingrained in the fabric of Greek society. 

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Samurai are among the most enduring symbols of Japanese cultural heritage, thus unsurprisingly, most samurai were Japanese.

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Nestled amidst the rugged terrain of the Italian Alps lies Gurro, a village with a surprising heritage. Legend has it that Gurro is populated by the descendants of Scottish soldiers 

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Three brick-chamber tombs from the Great Jin Dynasty (1115 – 1234 AD) that were uncovered in China have been found to feature beautiful and intricate wall murals. 

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The archaeology team at the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (Iphan) in Tocantins, Central Brazil has identified and catalogued 16 archaeological sites in the Jalapão region, east of Tocantins. The area is made up of panels with pre-colonial rock art made by human groups probably two thousand years ago.

“Among the symbols engraved and painted on the rocks, human footprints stand out, footprints of animals such as deer and wild pigs, and figures that resemble celestial bodies”, explains the Iphan archaeologist in Tocantins, Rômulo Macedo, who has been in charge of missions carried out between 2022 and 2023 to investigate the existence of new sites in the region.

The archaeologist highlights that this cultural asset has been threatened by several factors. Wind erosion, vandalism, forest fires and deforestation are among the main threats to the identified sites. To minimize these impacts, Iphan initiated conservation and heritage education actions in the region, aiming to protect and promote this Brazilian cultural heritage.

• The Brazil Tablet: Dropped in the Jungle by Early Transatlantic Explorers?
• Does a Mysterious Manuscript Describe a Forgotten Malian Mausoleum in Brazil?

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Cleopatra, a pivotal figure in ancient history, bore four children, marking a significant chapter in her legacy. Amidst the intricate web of alliances and power struggles that defined the era

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