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A complex Neolithic burial with two monumental mounds has been unearthed on the Eulenberg near Magdeburg, Germany. Dated to 6,000-years-ago

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One of the principal aspects of growing empires is war. Throughout history, great kingdoms and realms were born at the expense of neighbors who were weaker and ripe for plunder.

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Erik the Red is one of the most interesting figures in Norse history. Epitomizing the Viking spirit of adventure and conquest

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The Himyarite Kingdom, spanning from the 2nd century BC to the 6th century AD, stands as a testament to Yemen's rich history beyond contemporary turmoil. Situated strategically along the Maritime Silk Road, Yemen emerged as a crucial nexus linking diverse regions such as the Mediterranean, East Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. This facilitated robust economic activity, evidenced by thriving coastal cities and extensive trade networks.

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The kingdom's origins coincide with the flourishing trade routes along the Red Sea, fostering the growth of bustling ports and facilitating cultural exchanges with distant lands. Remarkably, archaeological discoveries, including multilingual inscriptions found in places like Socotra, highlight Yemen's integral role in global commerce.

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Over five millennia have passed since Ötzi the Iceman was struck down by an arrow from an unknown assailant in the frigid northern regions of the Alps.

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One casual stroll through the English countryside is enough to tell you that this is a land brimming with history. Its fields, valleys, and plains are all dotted with the ancient remnants

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Throughout history, communication wasn’t as effortless as it is today. In today’s world, you can connect with people in every part of the world within seconds and access an almost infinite amount of information via a variety of communications tools. 

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From this first paragraph of the story Rabbit Boy, we can see that the aboriginal White River Sioux had a mysterious, fluid way of looking at the world.

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Confucianism, originating during the Zhou dynasty, emerged as a philosophy emphasizing moral principles and societal harmony, devoid of the supernatural elements common in many other religious traditions. Despite its lack of divine teachings, Confucianism rapidly spread throughout East Asia, leaving an indelible imprint on Chinese culture and legacy. Confucius, the esteemed philosopher behind the tradition, faced significant challenges during his lifetime, including political marginalization and personal struggles. However, his teachings resonated deeply with both commoners and eventually the ruling class, eventually becoming a cornerstone of Chinese society.

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For centuries, the pale blue doors of a formidable stone Ming Dynasty tomb in China’s Shanxi Province have remained tightly shut, shrouded in mystery.

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While much appreciated by the plebeians and especially by the army, Emperor Domitian was hated by the aristocracy and the Senate, which he himself despised. His absolutist attitude, his austere financial measures and his persecuting actions perpetrated even against those close to him who were provoked by his unhealthy anxiety concerning his personal security, made him powerful enemies. When the Praetorian Guard joined the ranks of his opponents, the inevitable happened. Under the tacit approval of the Praetorians and the Senate, the Emperor’s own servants, who feared for their own lives, murdered him in September 96 AD. Domitian was 45 years old.

The death of Domitian put an abrupt end to the Flavian Dynasty of emperors. He was remembered as a ruthless but efficient tyrant whose cultural, economic, and political programs nevertheless provided the groundwork for an impending prosperous period of the Roman Empire which was to be driven by the emperors of a new dynasty. The Antonine Dynasty was thus ushered in when the senate elected the elderly Marcus Cocceius Nerva as the new Emperor.

Marcus Cocceius Nerva. Chiaramonti Museum (I, Sailko/ CC BY-SA 3.0)

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What makes us human? What (if anything) sets us apart from all other creatures? Ever since Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, the answer to these questions has pointed us back to our own animal nature.

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Bacterial poisoning via food and water – but also via contact such as kisses – caused a lot of suffering during the Stone Age. Diseases that today can be treated with antibiotics were then fatal, a new study shows.

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Underwater archaeologists exploring the sea bottom off the beaches of Greece’s Kasos Island discovered something not entirely unexpected, but still quite surprising. 

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In 30 BC, the Battle of Alexandria marked the culmination of Antony and Cleopatra's struggle against Octavian's forces. Following their defeat at Actium, Antony's remaining troops faced challenges

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Geoscientists from Sydney and Sorbonne have embarked on an extraordinary journey, linking the dance of Earth and Mars to the pulsating life of our deep oceans.

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The history of the vast and powerful Roman Empire was defined by its many rulers. After all, talented emperors were responsible for maintaining that venerable and very complex social machine.

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Locked away in a drawer in a museum in Canada, scientists rediscovered a fossil that rewrote the paleontological history of the octopus, revealing its earliest known ancestor.

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Driving through the business parks of Tewkesbury, you might miss the hidden pieces of a medieval past that lie discreetly among the modern structures.

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Giulia Tofana's notoriety stemmed from her cunning manipulation of Renaissance society's fascination with poisons and cosmetics. Born into an era where women lacked agency in matters of marriage

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