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Bringing an Italian Vampire Back to Life (With a Brick in Her Mouth!)

Ancient-Origins.net - Fri, 03/22/2024 - 19:03

A woman who lived in 16th century Italy was buried in a most unusual fashion.

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Mastaba With Stunning Murals Unearthed in Dahshur Necropolis

Ancient-Origins.net - Fri, 03/22/2024 - 17:00

In the shadow of the ancient pyramids of Dahshur, a remarkable discovery has once again highlighted Egypt's enduring legacy as a cradle of human civilization.

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The Roman Empire’s First Civil War: The Year of the 4 Emperors (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Fri, 03/22/2024 - 15:00

In the wake of Emperor Nero's demise, Rome plunged into the tumultuous Year of the Four Emperors, marked by intrigue, betrayal, and bloodshed.

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The Legendary Yacumama is a Cryptozoologists Dream Come True

Ancient-Origins.net - Fri, 03/22/2024 - 11:50

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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The Battle of Cymenshore, AD 477

Ancient-Origins.net - Fri, 03/22/2024 - 11:47

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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Forging a Nation: The Iron Age Tribes of Britain

Ancient-Origins.net - Fri, 03/22/2024 - 09:00

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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Enhancing Insights with Quantum Sensors at Megalithic Sites

Ancient-Origins.net - Thu, 03/21/2024 - 19:04

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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Dinosaur Tracks in Brazil Found to Have Petroglyph ‘Companions’

Ancient-Origins.net - Thu, 03/21/2024 - 16:53

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 - Babylon's Brutal Barbarians (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Thu, 03/21/2024 - 14:55

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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Prehistoric Giant Dolphin Discovered in the Amazon Has Foreign Connections

Ancient-Origins.net - Thu, 03/21/2024 - 11:55

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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Must Farm - Britain’s Pompeii - Reveals Bronze Age Lifestyle of ‘Cosy Domesticity’

Ancient-Origins.net - Thu, 03/21/2024 - 09:00

‘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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Ancient Human Brains Found Preserved Through Millennia

Ancient-Origins.net - Wed, 03/20/2024 - 17:47

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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Earliest Neolithic Boats Found in Mediterranean Date Back to 5,000 BC

Ancient-Origins.net - Wed, 03/20/2024 - 16:48

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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The Severan Emperors and the Demise of the Roman Senate

Ancient-Origins.net - Wed, 03/20/2024 - 16:13

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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Surprising Mythological Stories From Around the World (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Wed, 03/20/2024 - 14:53

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

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Warring States Period Cemetery With Pristine Weapons Discovered in China

Ancient-Origins.net - Wed, 03/20/2024 - 11:41

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.

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Ascension to the Heavens in Ancient Mythology

Ancient-Origins.net - Wed, 03/20/2024 - 08:50

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 Olympics Saga: How the Olympics Came to Be (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Tue, 03/19/2024 - 18:39

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

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The Amazing Story of Yasuke, The Forgotten African Samurai

Ancient-Origins.net - Tue, 03/19/2024 - 16:56

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

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Why Is There a Scottish Village in Italy? (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Tue, 03/19/2024 - 15:00

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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