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The Formidable Castle of Loarre, Jewel of Aragon

Ancient-Origins.net - Tue, 02/20/2024 - 08:56

Spain has a strong medieval heritage. Specifically, its northern region of Aragon is strongly rooted in the early origins of a modern and unified Spanish nation.

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Bronze Hand Inscribed with Rare Vasconic Script Linked With Basque Found in Spain

Ancient-Origins.net - Mon, 02/19/2024 - 19:00

A stunningly rare artifact found at an Iron Age site in Spain contains an example of the equally rare ancient Vasconic script. 

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Saxon ‘London’ Was Bigger Than Previously Thought

Ancient-Origins.net - Mon, 02/19/2024 - 16:54

In a remarkable archaeological endeavor, the team from Archaeology South-East, a division of the UCL Institute of Archaeology, has made groundbreaking discoveries beneath the National Gallery at the heart of Trafalgar Square.

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Bizarre Pirate Traditions Most People Don't Know About (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Mon, 02/19/2024 - 15:03

Pirate culture, often portrayed as a romanticized tale of swashbuckling adventure, actually harbored numerous peculiar traditions.

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Centauromachy - the Fabled Clash Between Lapiths and Centaurs

Ancient-Origins.net - Mon, 02/19/2024 - 11:56

Centauromachy is a unique and captivating tale woven into the complex tapestry of Ancient Greek mythology. It stands as a timeless narrative

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Ancient Greek Theophanies, Ghosts And Hallucinations

Ancient-Origins.net - Mon, 02/19/2024 - 09:59

Gods and goddesses revealed themselves rather remarkably often to the privileged and chosen ancient Greeks, even if it was in disguise to hide their blinding brilliance.

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Piracy in the Ancient Mediterranean and the Notorious Cilicians

Ancient-Origins.net - Mon, 02/19/2024 - 08:52

Piracy (in its maritime context) is thought to have existed ever since the seas were used by merchants as trade routes. The Mediterranean Sea was no exception

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King Wamba Lost the Throne When He Unwittingly Underwent a Tonsure

Ancient-Origins.net - Sun, 02/18/2024 - 16:33

Within ancient history, tales of kings and rulers often contain unexpected twists and turns. Enter Wamba, the 7th century King of the Visigoths

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The Risky Paleo Diets of Our Ancestors (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Sun, 02/18/2024 - 13:06

The excavation of KNM-ER 1808, a Homo erectus specimen, in Kenya unearthed insights into the perilous dietary choices of our ancestors.

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The History of the Piast Dynasty, the First Rulers of Poland

Ancient-Origins.net - Sun, 02/18/2024 - 11:25

Throughout history, Poland—in its various forms and sizes—was always a powerful and dominant Slavic nation. However, it needed strong and competent rulers

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World's Oldest Copper Haulage Shipwreck Redefines ‘Wreck’

Ancient-Origins.net - Sun, 02/18/2024 - 08:36

Scientists from the Center of Underwater Archaeology at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland, have examined what is believed to be the world's oldest known shipwreck

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Dealing in the Past: How Did Ancient Egyptians Get Nicotine and Cocaine?

Ancient-Origins.net - Sat, 02/17/2024 - 16:44

The discovery of traces of nicotine and cocaine within 3,000-year-old human remains, which came to be known as Egypt’s cocaine mummies, raised curious questions amongst historians.

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Æthelstan: The First King of the English (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Sat, 02/17/2024 - 14:16

Æthelstan, grandson of Alfred the Great, emerged as the inaugural English king in 925, marking the pinnacle of Anglo-Saxon consolidation.

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Early Copper Age Tombs Unearthed From Italian City

Ancient-Origins.net - Sat, 02/17/2024 - 11:37

Archaeologists in Italy are celebrating the excavation of a Copper Age burial site near the city of Mantua. Not only are the finely crafted blades

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Rare Medallion of Emperor Caracalla Among Valuable Finds from Nova Varbovka

Ancient-Origins.net - Sat, 02/17/2024 - 08:28

The Veliko Tarnovo Regional History Museum has presented to the media the valuable finds from the Roman graves discovered last December 

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A Brief History of Homosexuality in Rome (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Fri, 02/16/2024 - 18:57

Homosexuality in ancient Rome was a multifaceted aspect of society, often overshadowed in historical narratives.

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Brain’s Evolutionary Explosion Linked to Ancient Retrovirus Infection

Ancient-Origins.net - Fri, 02/16/2024 - 16:56

A new study has unraveled a mystery that is key to understanding the course of human and animal evolution. A team of genetic researchers from Altos

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Grand Alliances: The Anglo-French War 1294 – 1303

Ancient-Origins.net - Fri, 02/16/2024 - 15:24

In 1294, after almost 30 years of peace, England and France went to war. This sowed the seeds of the conflict known as the Hundred Years War

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Secrets of Sherwood: Was Robin Hood a Real Person? (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Fri, 02/16/2024 - 15:00

The quest to ascertain the historical authenticity of Robin Hood, the legendary outlaw of English folklore, is akin to untangling a web of historical fragments and oral traditions. 

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The Oldest Fossil Reptile from the Alps is Declared an Historic Forgery

Ancient-Origins.net - Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:28

A 280-million-year-old fossil that has baffled researchers for decades has been shown to be, in part, a forgery following new examination of the remnants.

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