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Haunting Jade Mask and Inscribed Bones Unearthed In Guatemala

Ancient-Origins.net - Wed, 01/31/2024 - 08:44

An ancient Maya tomb, dating back 1,700 years, has been uncovered at the site of Chochkitam in Guatemala, near the border of modern-day Mexico and Belize.

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How Did Humans Learn to Walk? New Evolutionary Study Offers an Earful

Ancient-Origins.net - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 18:51

Humans and our closest relatives, living apes, display a remarkable diversity of types of locomotion—from walking upright on two legs to climbing in trees and walking using all four limbs.

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The True Story Behind the Sword in the Stone (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 15:00

The legend of King Arthur, with his famed sword Excalibur and the magical stone, has captivated imaginations for centuries. 

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Prehistoric Jewelry Unveils 9 Distinct Paleolithic European Cultures

Ancient-Origins.net - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 11:47

A fascinating new study has explored the cultural behavior of prehistoric humans in Europe from tens of thousands of years ago

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Shocked by His Own Brutality, Ashoka Converted to Buddhism

Ancient-Origins.net - Tue, 01/30/2024 - 08:48

One of the most remarkable transformations in history unfolded during the life of Ashoka the Great, a ruler who transitioned from a brutal conqueror of a vast empire to a benevolent emperor guided by nonviolent principles of Buddhism. 

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Emperor Nero’s Legendary Revolving Dining Room Really Existed

Ancient-Origins.net - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 19:00

While the extravagant palace of Emperor Nero, the Domus Aurea—which boasted some 300 rooms covered in dazzling polished white marble—was first rediscovered during the Renaissance.

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The Horrifying Torture Methods Used By Pirates… (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 15:00

In the grim era of the 1600s, humanity bore witness to a dark chapter marked by massacres, persecution, and cruelty. 

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Dried Lakebed Site Reveals Game Changing Bronze Age Jewelry of Chełmno Culture

Ancient-Origins.net - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 11:52

Archaeologists in Poland have unearthed a trove of over 550 pieces of Bronze Age jewelry believed to have been part of an ancient burial ceremony.

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Ecce Homo - The Julius Caesar Murder Mystery

Ancient-Origins.net - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 11:22

Julius Caesar’s assassination is the best-documented account of any murder committed in the ancient world, and the Ides of March, the day of his murder, is the only day in Roman antiquity that can be re-constructed on an almost hour-by-hour basis. 

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Hunting Instruments Dating Back 1,900 Years Discovered in Mexican Cave

Ancient-Origins.net - Mon, 01/29/2024 - 09:00

In a small gallery of the Cueva del Tesoro, in Cadereyta de Montes, Querétaro, authorities have recovered one of the few sets of hunting tools from pre-Hispanic times discovered so far in Mexico. 

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Shiva, One of the Oldest Gods in the World

Ancient-Origins.net - Sun, 01/28/2024 - 18:54

Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism, is a complex and multifaceted figure whose significance extends far beyond the bounds of religious worship.

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Shaping European History- What Made the Goths Unique (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Sun, 01/28/2024 - 14:52

The Goths, pioneers in military strategy, left an indelible mark on European history.

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Cicero and the Forgotten Tomb of Archimedes

Ancient-Origins.net - Sun, 01/28/2024 - 12:00

The Romans were great admirers of the Greeks and their civilization. 

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Harmonies from Heaven: Tracing the Origins of the Gregorian Chant

Ancient-Origins.net - Sun, 01/28/2024 - 08:57

Enter the ethereal realm of Gregorian chant, a venerable form of liturgical music that resonates through the corridors of time. 

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Nike Sportswear Took its Name from the Ultimate Champion

Ancient-Origins.net - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 18:55

Believe it or not, but the origin of the name Nike for the globally recognized sportswear giant dates back to Greek mythology.

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Roman Origins: Did Romulus Really Found Rome? (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 14:57

The legendary founding of Rome revolves around two key figures, Romulus and Aeneas, whose stories intertwine with myth, geology, and archaeology.

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Beneath Roman Britain - An Iron Age Settlement Is Revealed At Silchester

Ancient-Origins.net - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 11:52

Five decades on from the start of an archaeological dig by the University of Reading, the findings of the investigation will be brought to the public, showcasing the incredible discoveries from excavations at the ancient Roman city of Silchester in Hampshire, England.

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Osun Sacred Grove: Where A West African Spiritual Tradition Flourishes

Ancient-Origins.net - Sat, 01/27/2024 - 08:51

The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, located on the outskirts of Osogbo in southwestern Nigeria, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its cultural and spiritual significance. 

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Dogs in the Middle Ages: What Medieval Writing Tells Us About Our Ancestors’ Pets

Ancient-Origins.net - Fri, 01/26/2024 - 19:00

In his book De Canibus, the 16th-century English physician and scholar John Caius described a hierarchy of dogs, which he classified first and foremost according to their function in human society.

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How Successful Was the Mongol Empire? (Video)

Ancient-Origins.net - Fri, 01/26/2024 - 15:00

The Mongol Empire, at its zenith, rivaled the British Empire in territorial expanse, controlling around twelve million square miles of land.

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