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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The domestication of maize stands as an exceptional example of humanity's influence on evolutionary processes. Early farmers transformed corn from an almost inedible plant
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Imhotep, the ancient Egyptian genius, is often likened to a blend of Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Galileo, and Newton. While his brilliance is undisputed,
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The Galloway Hoard, showcased with pride at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, is a truly extraordinary treasure from the Viking Age.
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Striped clothing is common in modern wardrobes, yet its historical roots are surprisingly dark and sinister. In the Middle Ages, wearing stripes could
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DNA
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Two landmark studies have successfully traced the origins of the Indo-European language family, which encompasses over 400 languages spoken by more than 40%
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Researchers have studied 16th-century sources on famine, flooding, and plagues in present-day Romania. The ‘society’s archive’ – contain reports and observations about local
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Between the realms of legends and myths lies a space where truth quietly resides. While we may never uncover the full narrative of
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The Domus Aurea has once again revealed an extraordinary discovery related to the workshops responsible for the frescoes in this monumental residence, which
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - If you are open-minded about unorthodox healing methods, the Whisperers' practices should interest you. The Whisperers are said to possess a magical healing
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - An archaeological discovery near Sturgeon Lake First Nation is reshaping history and challenging narratives about early Indigenous civilizations in North America. The site
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Recent excavations at the Chupacigarro archaeological site in the Supe Valley near Caral, a pre-Hispanic city in Peru, have unveiled a previously unknown
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The enduring fascination with Vikings has ensured that the tales of legendary figures like Ragnar Lothbrok, Erik the Red, Björn Ironside, Ivar the
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DNA
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Approximately 19,000 years ago, a woman from a hunter-gatherer community passed away and was interred in a cave located in northern Spain. In
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Linguistic Discoveries
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Researchers started deciphering text preserved on papyrus scrolls from the ancient site of Herculaneum. Researchers have achieved a significant milestone by generating the
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The enigmatic will-o'-the-wisp phenomenon has captivated people for centuries. Known in Latin as the "Foolish Flame" and recognized by various names across cultures,
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Midas was the king of Pessinus, a city in the ancient region of Phrygia. In Greek mythology, he is renowned for his unique
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Linguistic Discoveries
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The origins of the Indo-European language family, which encompasses over 400 languages, including major groups like Germanic, Romance, Slavic, Indo-Iranian, and Celtic, spoken
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Human Beginnings
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A recent study has provided new insights into the behavioral complexity of Palaeolithic hominins by examining incised stone artifacts from the Levantine Middle
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Numerous intriguing ancient artifacts have been uncovered in North America, yet many have not undergone proper scientific examination. These fascinating objects are often
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Research conducted by geoscientists from Heidelberg University has provided new insights into early environmental contamination in the Aegean Sea region. By analyzing sediment
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History
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The role of the cupbearer has a rich history that dates back thousands of years, with many notable individuals having served in this
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The Svingerud grave field, located in Hole municipality, Buskerud County, about 40 kilometers northwest of Oslo, Norway, has emerged as a significant site for
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A recent study from the Vilnius University explores the adaptive agricultural practices employed by pre-industrial communities in north-eastern Europe over the last two thousand
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Numerous catacombs, monasteries, and churches throughout Europe house unusual ancient human remains. While the Paris Catacombs are well-known, many equally fascinating yet lesser-known European
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A magnificent and uniquely rare Roman gold lock has been presented to the public by the Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association (LWL). Dating back to
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Human Beginnings
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Ella Egberts from VUB conducted a field trip to Iraq in November and December 2024 as part of a pilot project to identify archaeological
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When we take a moment to reflect on the art of ancient civilizations, particularly the depictions of deities and pharaohs, an intriguing detail
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A researcher from McGill University has uncovered new insights about Guiengola, a 15th-century Zapotec site in southern Oaxaca, Mexico. Previously believed to be
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Archaeology
Jan Barterk - AncientPages.com - Scientists have recently discovered that a pre-Columbian society in the Amazon, known as the Casarabe Society of the Llanos de Moxos in Bolivia, developed
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Scholars from the Austrian Academy of Sciences, University of Vienna, and Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveal a unique papyrus from the Israel Antiquities
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In ancient myths and legends, Lailoken is depicted as a mad prophet residing in the woods, known for his untamed nature and prophetic
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have discovered evidence suggesting that a house in England may be the site of a lost residence belonging to Harold, the last
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Human Beginnings
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Scientists have discovered new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, indicating that hominins were present on the continent much earlier than previously
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Evolution
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The ongoing debate about the disappearance of Neanderthals remains a fascinating topic in scientific research. Previous studies have established that Neanderthals, along with
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A significant archaeological discovery has been made in the Dutch municipality of Bunnik, near Utrecht, where 404 silver and gold coins from the
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Throughout history, discovering mythical places or treasures has occasionally transformed legends into reality. When such myths are confirmed, it offers valuable evidence that
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Paleontology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The oldest known dinosaur fossils, dating back approximately 230 million years, have been discovered in southern regions such as Brazil, Argentina, and Zimbabwe.
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A remarkable archaeological discovery by the Israel Antiquities Authority has unveiled a unique structure on the eastern slope of the City of David
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History
A. Sutherland- AncientPages.com - Hedeby, the southernmost Nordic town during the Viking Age - served as a key trading hub. This vibrant center was a fascinating melting pot for
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Like most ancient castles in Wales, the Medieval castle Castell Dinas Bran is rich in history and surrounded by a flair for mysticism. Located
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Vikings
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - A respected scholar has sparked significant discussion within the scientific community by introducing a controversial theory about one of the most famous runestones.
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Earth Changes
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A recent study presents significant evidence that a massive 'megaflood' was responsible for refilling the Mediterranean Sea, concluding an era when the region
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