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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Lacandon people are historically recognized as a resilient group in Chiapas, having resisted Spanish colonization for the longest period. After their capital
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The transition to agriculture in Europe involved a period of coexistence between hunter-gatherers and the early farmers from Anatolia. New findings indicate a gradual
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Once, a young and brave king, Aegeus, lived in the small town of Athens. At that time, the city was not as prominent
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The rise of Sumer was driven by the dynamic interplay of rivers, tides, and sediments at the head of the Persian Gulf, according
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Evolution
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Did you know that ancient peoples might owe their survival instincts to our extinct hominin ancestors? Recent studies suggest that genetic material from
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Evolution
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - For over fifty years, a significant enigma in the field of paleoanthropology has persisted. An almost complete cranium discovered in the Petralona, a
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Many are drawn to this mysterious place, lured by tales of a priceless treasure once carried by pirates from the New World. Another equally
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Fossils
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A remarkable fossil discovery in the Grand Canyon has unveiled exceptionally preserved soft-bodied animals from the Cambrian period, offering an unparalleled view into early
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The archaeological findings made within Nyayang's position not only push the boundaries of our knowledge but also raise entirely new questions about the
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Valkyries are depicted as the choosers of the slain, playing a crucial role in determining the fate of warriors on
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Before the birth of databases and spreadsheets, people employed various methods to track information, one of which was the khipu. This fascinating record-keeping
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The recent archaeological excavations at the Oppidum of Manching have yielded significant insights into the ethnic group and their cultural practices, with over 40,000
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Chemical analysis of a stalagmite from a Mexican cave has provided new insights into the potential causes behind the collapse of the Classic
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Why do the superstitions surrounding this zombie seem to be much older than the creature itself? The legendary and bizarre creature with cannibalistic
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Gotska Sandön, meaning "The Gotlandic Sand Island," is an uninhabited island located north of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. It has held the
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - During two days of exploration on the Sava River, a team of divers from the Museum of the Franciscan Monastery of Vrata Bosne
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The enigmatic presence of these mysterious beings in subterranean passages has long intrigued many, yet their true identity remains shrouded in mystery. Some
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists working in the Kharga Oasis, located in Egypt’s Western Desert, have made a significant discovery by unearthing an ancient lost Coptic city. This
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Evolution
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A team of international scientists has discovered new fossils at a field site in Africa that indicate Australopithecus and the oldest specimens of
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Artifacts
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A rare ancient Roman relic, dating back 2,000 years and stored for over a century at Bolton Museum, is now on display for the
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have conducted an analysis of more than 200 coins from mainland Southeast Asia dating back to the first millennium AD. This research
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The interplay between good and evil has been a constant companion to humanity since our earliest days, enveloping us in its timeless presence. Ancient
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Vikings
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Recent research on a fascinating Viking-Age silver hoard found in North Yorkshire has shed light on the extensive international reach of Viking wealth. The
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - During recent excavations at the Sant’Andrea Priu archaeological site in Bonorva, Sardinia, archaeologists uncovered three previously unknown Domus de Janas. These are pre-Nuragic rock-cut
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - In Lago do Cochila, located in the state of Amazonas, Brazil, fallen trees are a frequent occurrence due to the area's approximately 70 artificial
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Ancient myths and legends of the Finnish people can be found in the national epic, the ’Kalevala,’ which contains 50 beautifully entwined poems
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In Viking society, kings were the most influential individuals, but having the highest social status was accompanied by specific responsibilities and requirements. Unlike
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - An international research team comprising experts from Germany, Georgia, Armenia, and Norway analyzed ancient DNA from 230 individuals across 50 archaeological sites in Georgia
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Empress Wu Zetian was a pivotal and influential figure in Chinese history, renowned for her strong and distinctive personality. As the only woman
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Central Wyoming's River Bend site (48NA202) is notable for containing the largest collection of adornments discovered in the state, showcasing significant evidence of
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Evolution
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists from the University of Liège are currently engaged in a new excavation campaign at the Paleolithic site of Trou Al'Wesse in Modave,
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Our knowledge of Mesopotamian afterlife beliefs comes from literary texts recorded on cuneiform clay tablets. Cuneiform clay tablets represent one of the most
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Recent findings by Griffith University researchers show that early hominins made a significant deep-sea crossing to reach the Indonesian island of Sulawesi much
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A rare, intact 7th-century BC Etruscan chamber tomb in San Giuliano, about 70 km northwest of Rome, Italy has been uncovered by a team of
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In a little-known corner of the world, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, archaeologists have stumbled upon a truly
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists excavating at the Roman site in Spain have discovered the region's intriguing amulet. It's a rare, fossilized trilobite, a representative of an extinct
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Raven was a prominent figure in the myths and legends of many ancient cultures. It was considered a magical and elusive animal that
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The analysis of cauldrons dating back nearly two and a half millennia has enabled archaeologists to produce an almost exact replica, which gives valuable
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Linguistic Discoveries
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Our understanding of ancient literature is mainly due to the diligent work of scribes. The survival of works by Aristotle, Galen, and Ptolemy can
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Chancay civilization, which flourished during the latter part of the Inca Empire, remains somewhat enigmatic due to the limited historical records available. However,
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Legendary British King Lud is shrouded in a veil of mystery. Did he ever exist? Was he the real founder of London or
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - For thousands of years, humans have used psychoactive plants for their narcotic effects. In Thailand, archaeological evidence has revealed the presence of betel
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