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The year 536 AD stands as an abyss of despair in human history, marked by an unprecedented convergence of calamities that wrought havoc on civilizations worldwide.

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The history of cartography traces humanity's relentless quest to understand and depict the world around us. From ancient civilizations sketching rudimentary maps to modern digital cartography, this journey has been marked by innovation, exploration, and cultural exchange.

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Almost everyone has heard about Fabergé eggs, thanks to their making headlines as they fetch exorbitant prices at auction.

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A new find amidst the ruins of the historic city of Philippi: a rare head of Apollo, carved in marble and crowned by a wreath of leaves, has been unearthed. dated to the 2nd or early 3rd century AD

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Life as a medieval jester encompassed more than whimsical performances; it was a complex role integral to the fabric of courtly life. 

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The Durotriges, an ancient Celtic tribe inhabiting what is now modern-day Dorset, Somerset, and Devon in southwestern Britain, were a very important ancient tribe of British history.

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A remarkable discovery has been made in eastern Poland. Archaeologists have unearthed a copper axe in Poland’s Hrubieszów district which looks for all the world like it belongs to the ancient Trypillia culture.

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Recent genetic research provides compelling insights into the intimate interactions between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens, challenging previous assumptions about their isolated existence. 

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Taking advantage of extraordinary advances in the study of ancient DNA, researchers from Fudan and Xiamen Universities in China completed a detailed facial reconstruction of a Chinese emperor who ruled nearly 1,500 years ago. 

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In ancient times, family planning methods such as abortion and contraception were integral parts of medical practices and societal norms,

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The year is 1216 and King John of England, made famous as the usurper who faced off against Robin Hood, faces open rebellion from his nobles across much of the country. The ailing king is forced to campaign, travelling his kingdom to fight the rebels.

With him travelled his court, his train, and his treasury, including the priceless Crown Jewels of England. King John would not survive this last campaign, and during his journey his baggage and the Crown Jewels were also lost, somewhere along his route.

King John’s infamous escapade in 1216 is said to have resulted in the misplacement of the Crown Jewels during his attempt to traverse The Wash estuary in Norfolk. One of history’s famed hidden treasures, archaeologists are now on a mission to restore and recover the lost booty of the man often thought to be one of England’s worst ever rulers.

Nestled in the Fenlands near Walpole Marsh, researchers have employed LiDAR technology. The location for the search has been carefully chosen, considering what it would have looked like 800 years ago: a vast marshland prone to flooding.

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The high priests of the Inca Empire of ancient Peru used their sacred texts, known as the Codes of Sacred Geography, to build sacred community centers (wakas) along 42 long-distance ceque lines. 

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Han purple, an artificial pigment created by the Chinese over 2,500 years ago, was used in ancient artworks such as wall paintings, the famed terracotta warriors, ceramics, metalware and jewelry.

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William Adams, also known as Miura Anjin in Japan, transcended cultural boundaries to become one of the first Western Samurai in Japanese history. 

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Archaeologists carrying out an ongoing survey in Turkey’s Tunceli province in Eastern Anatolia have discovered two open-air Urartian temples inside two fortresses at settlements that date back to the eighth or ninth century BC.

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The wooden furniture unearthed from the ruins of Herculaneum, preserved by the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius, provides an extraordinary window

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In an exciting revelation for both history buffs and archaeology enthusiasts, the long-lost Château de l'Hermine in Vannes has been unearthed, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of medieval Brittany.

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Though Spielberg’s Jurassic Park got a few things wrong historically, it seemed to have got some things spot on. Triceratops, the dinosaur with three horns

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One of the largest Bronze Age archaeological sites in Crete is the palace ruins at Knossos. The passageways have an elaborate layout and one can still see murals that show a sport in which men would jump over bulls. 

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In Zhengzhou, China, stands a monumental testament to antiquity: a towering sculpture, reaching a staggering 106 meters (348 ft) in height. 

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