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Researchers have been “completely blown away” by the uncovering of an Iron Age workshop belonging to a "master blacksmith" in the English countryside

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In Spring of 1692, a group of young girls in Salem Village, Massachusetts, accused others in their village of practicing witchcraft, unleashing a hysteria that caused the deaths of at least 24 people.

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The rich history behind Mulan, beyond Disney's cinematic adaptations, spans over 1,500 years. Originating as an ancient Chinese ballad during the late Northern Wei Dynasty

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In a remarkable fusion of local knowledge and academic expertise, Yale University's Veronica Waweru has uncovered what she thinks is an ancient "arcade" of Mancala game boards in central Kenya

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An international team of researchers has been awarded a grant of more than £11.5 million (about $14.5 million USD) to organize an underwater archaeological survey of ancient ruins that are currently submerged beneath the Baltic Sea and the North Sea in northwestern Europe. 

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Did a superhuman genetic mutation reshape human evolution? The abrupt emergence of advanced human culture over a short period remains a mystery. 

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If you’ve been following the news, you will have heard references to the use of the term Amalek which was cited by South Africa at the International Court of Justice in The Hague in January 2024. 

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The War of the Titans, a tumultuous saga in Greek mythology, unfolds like a cosmic drama, blending familial strife

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85 human footprints dating to 90,000-years-ago have been found on a beach in Morocco. But how did they get there

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About 5,000 years ago, when the Phoenicians dominated the Mediterranean trade routes and were, perhaps, beginning to venture out into the Atlantic as far west as North America

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Documents published from the Vatican archives in 2014 revealed an incredible tale of pirate attacks and corruption involving a 14th century bishop

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“I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was. I figured that if I said it enough, I would convince the world that I was really the greatest.” This quote from Muhammad Ali summarizes his legendary wit. 

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You might think age-related dementia has been with us all along, stretching back to the ancient world.

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Explore the rich cultural tapestry of Japan through its iconic temples, each showcasing the country's enduring artistic legacy.

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Where is Alexander the Great buried? This mystery, that has baffled historians and devotees of the legendary conqueror

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Strabo, a prominent Greek geographer, historian, and philosopher born around 64 BC, left an undeniable mark on ancient geography with his magnum opus, "Geographica."

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The first analysis results now confirm that the grave in Tiarp is one of the oldest stone burial chambers in Sweden.

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The Humanities are by definition concerned with humankind’s life-chances and life-fates, and mortality captures humanness from one essential viewpoint – all humans inevitably die. 

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Nero's reign as Roman Emperor, marked by his ascent to power at a young age, was characterized by a complex web of familial ambition, political maneuvering, and personal indulgence.

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Between 40,000 and 50,000 years ago, the lands of present-day Europe and Asia experienced a population exchange between Homo sapiens (modern humans) and Neanderthals

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