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Man Angry at His Girlfriend Smashes Ancient Greek Artifacts Worth $5 Million!
A man “mad at his girl” broke into The Dallas Museum of Art in Texas and destroyed three Greek artifacts, estimated ... man “mad at his girl” broke into The Dallas Museum of Art in Texas and destroyed three Greek artifacts, estimated ... Artifact Rampage The Director of the Dallas Museum of Art , Agustin Arteaga, told The New York Times that “three ...
ashley cowie - 05/06/2022 - 14:58
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‘Unbiased’ Computer Software Learns To Decipher Australian Rock Art
Australian rock art can be found all over the vast land of Australia and a ... software has been developed to analyze these works of art without human bias. Archaeologists in the Wilton River ... computer software to read and understand Australian rock art from over a thousand years ago. The software was trained ...
Sarah Piraino - 04/04/2021 - 18:54
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The Mound Builders' Moon Goddess: Grandmother of the Eastern Woodlands
... Mishebeshu is depicted on birch bark scrolls, rock art, and earthworks in two major and widespread forms: a ...
Jason Jarrell - 31/05/2020 - 01:50
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6,000-Year-Old Yukon Throwing Dart Was Made Using Beaver Secretion
Scientists from the Canadian Conservation Institute have discovered the earliest evidence of the use of castoreum in the making of weapons. The castoreum, a product sourced from the anal castor sacs of beavers, was found during the analysis of a 6,000-year-old throwing dart, unearthed back in 2018 in southern Yukon, Canada.
Cecilia Bogaard - 17/06/2021 - 23:04
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Nine Parts of the Human Soul According to the Ancient Egyptians
The idea of the human soul has fascinated humankind for thousands of years. Cultures around the world have sought to explain the soul or spirit in a wide and fascinating variety of ways.
Sarah P Young - 03/08/2019 - 22:57
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Ancient Lifeforms and Odd Humans Depicted in Maliwawa Rock Art
... Laureate Fellow and Griffith University Chair in Rock Art Research, has published a new paper which claims that Australian rock art sites rival those in Europe , southern Africa and various ... as Maliwawa Figures. Another example of Maliwawa rock art was discovered at the Awunbarna site showing an ...
ashley cowie - 02/10/2020 - 18:00
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The Long Road Taken By Robert the Bruce’s Heart
Robert the Bruce is one of the most, if not the most famous Scotsmen to have ever lived. Infamous for the 14th-century reign that saw him taking on England’s much bigger and better-equipped army and beating them! There probably wouldn’t be a Scotland today without him. However, as famous as he is, very few people are familiar with the gruesome fact that he had his heart shipped half away around the world. Or how even stranger still, it was lost for centuries. And the tales of Robert the Bruce’s heart are legend!
Robbie Mitchell - 13/06/2022 - 22:44
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Prehistoric Lines Across Malta Defy Explanation: The Cart Ruts of Misrah Ghar il-Kbir
The islands of Malta and Gozo in the Maltese archipelago are scarred with hundreds, if not thousands, of parallel lines seemingly cut deep into the stone. These ancient grooves have puzzled experts for centuries. Some of the strange tracks deliberately plunge off cliffs or continue off land and into the ocean. Who made these enigmatic cart ruts, and why?
lizleafloor - 22/01/2024 - 13:53
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Oldest Fossilized Heart Ever Found is 380 Million Years Old
"A mind-boggling, jaw-dropping” 380-million-year-old fossilized heart has been discovered in Western Australia, preserved inside a now extinct prehistoric fish known as the Gogo. The Gogo Station fossil site located near Kimberley has unique minerals that have acted to “preserve” the fish’s fossilized heart, the oldest heart ever found so far.
Sahir - 19/09/2022 - 13:59
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Exquisite Avian Artwork Created Sensory Relaxation Chamber for Egyptian Queen
... in Egypt uncovered a “masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art.” Back in the 1920s, archaeologists working at ... in Egypt uncovered a “masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art.” This was the palace of Meritaten, the daughter of ... space would have created a unique sensory experience. The art found on the walls of the palace is so detailed that ...
ashley cowie - 14/12/2022 - 23:59
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Medieval Charterhouse Rises from Decades of Neglect
... of the historic building in 2015. Speaking with The Art Newspaper Ian Harrabin, the chairman of the Trust, says ...
ashley cowie - 01/04/2021 - 22:57
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Scythian Tactics and Strategy: Scorched Earth Victories - Part II
The ancient Scythians were renowned for their horsemanship and prowess in battle. What was the secret behind these nomadic peoples who were so dangerous and successful? Ancient Origins guest author Cam Rea reveals the strategies behind the Scythian victories. Read Scythian Tactics and Strategy: Devastating Guerilla Archers - Part I
Cam Rea - 30/08/2015 - 03:54
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The Great Pyramid of Giza: A Modern View on Ancient Knowledge, Earth and Water – Part I
The four visible side faces of the Great Pyramid of Giza reflect the four earthly elements Earth, Water, Air and Fire. The fifth invisible element Aether is represented by the invisible ground surface of the pyramid, the foundation on which the four elements are arranged, and at the same time, the divine medium that merges these four elements. It is the perfect metaphor for creation; the five elements, the five Platonic solids.
Willem Witteveen - 14/10/2016 - 00:51
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Lockdown Looting: Massive Hoard of Stolen Serbian Artifacts Seized
Described as a discovery of “great historical and archaeological value,” Serbian customs officials have seized a hoard of over 2,000 ancient artifacts.
ashley cowie - 07/01/2021 - 01:59
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Largest Collection of Cave Art Found in Eastern Spain Dated to 22,000 BC
... was still covered with glaciers. A Collection of Cave Art for the Ages Cova Dones is located near the village of ... from the cave’s entrance. Is 8,000-year-old Damaidi Rock Art the Origin of Chinese Writing? Malaysian Rock Art on Borneo Linked to Era of Conflict Dr. Martorell and Dr. ...
Nathan Falde - 12/09/2023 - 18:50
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Peat Bog Yields Oldest Known Scottish Tartan Fabric
A thin but intact square of old fabric removed from a Highland peat bog four decades ago is likely the oldest tartan ever found in Scotland, a new battery of tests has revealed. It is estimated that the piece of fabric, with its distinctive combination of crisscrossing patterns of different colors, was manufactured sometime in the 16th century. This would make the tartan more than 400 years old.
Nathan Falde - 28/03/2023 - 02:00
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The Raphaelion, the Ancient Christian Faith Center of Banganarti
Banganarti, a famous archaeological site on the eastern bank of the Nile, is one of the most popular sites in Sudan. Within this site is the Raphaelion, a church that dates back to the 7th century AD and is one of the best examples of Christian Architecture in the region.
This building has some unique features fascinating to all who are able to visit it. So what is the history behind this fascinating building, and what was it like for those seeking faith healing during its peak?
Lex Leigh - 25/12/2023 - 16:57
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Study Reveals Rare Aboriginal Rock Art’s Link With Sorcery and Magic
... regarding one of the world’s most important rock art assemblages. This Aboriginal rock art is among the very few examples of miniature motifs found ... regarding one of the world’s most important rock art assemblages. This Aboriginal rock art is among the very ...
Ed Whelan - 26/05/2020 - 00:15
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Did Humans Speak Through Cave Art? Ancient Drawings and Language's Origins
... professor. More precisely, some specific features of cave art may provide clues about how our symbolic, multifaceted ... professor. More precisely, some specific features of cave art may provide clues about how our symbolic, multifaceted ... linguist Shigeru Miyagawa. A key to this idea is that cave art is often located in acoustic "hot spots," where sound ...
ancient-origins - 14/03/2018 - 00:40
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Panspermia – The Idea That Life Came From The Stars
The astronomer Carl Sagan once said that the question of the nature of life on Earth and the question of whether life can be found beyond Earth are two sides of the same question. In the case of panspermia, both questions are succinctly answered. Life does exist beyond Earth and life as we know it on our green-blue planet came from outside of our atmosphere. Several celestial objects have been suggested as the source of life on earth by panspermia advocates. These include Mars, comets and asteroids, and even other star systems.
Caleb Strom - 28/07/2021 - 14:29