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Site where the Archaeologists found the seed types during the excavation of historical site
Seeds of Trade: Seed Origins Rewrite the Story of Trade Among Ancient Kingdoms
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Seeds seem insignificant when first held in the hand, but scientists and historians from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) discovered that a few grains of cereal can be powerful indicators of&

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Australian researchers have found evidence that reveals a millennium-old dingo was not only ritually buried but deeply cared for during its life.
Dingo’s Ritual Burial Reveals Bond Between Indigenous People and Wild Canine
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For more than a thousand years, the dingo’s howl echoed across the Australian landscape, a common sound for Indigenous peoples.

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Reconstruction of the Sorsum megalithic tomb.
Ancient DNA Reveals Prehistoric 'Patchwork Families' in Neolithic Europe
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The concept of the modern "blended" or "patchwork" family - where children from previous relationships grow up as siblings, or couples adopt and foster children - is often considered a product of c

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Stone tool recovered at the site of Bété I, Côte d’Ivoire.
150,000-Year-Old Rainforest Discovery Rewrites Early Human History
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A groundbreaking archaeological discovery in West Africa is challenging long-held assumptions about early human adaptability and migration.

Human Origins

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Forensic facial reconstruction of a Cro-Magnon man. Source: Cicero Moraes/CC BY-SA 4.0
The Enigmatic Origins of Cro Magnon: Europe's First Humans (Video)
Human Origins, Folklore
Human Origins According to Ancient Greek Mythology
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Every culture has an explanation about how we got here. The ancient Greeks were no different. The dramatic story of the origins of humanity in Greek mythology involves love, pain, and a hefty dose of

History

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Relief of Thracian Warriors from 6th-5th century BC, Reign of Darius I. Source: Kmrakmra/CC BY-SA 3.0
The Mysterious Thracians: Unveiling Their Unique Culture and Legacy 
History, Ancient Traditions
The Therapeutae and the Secrets of Ancient Monastic Life
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The Therapeutae are an ancient Jewish ascetic community, shrouded in mystery and truly obscure. Much of what we know about them comes from the writings of Philo of Alexandria, a Hellenistic Jewish

Artifacts

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Engraving titled 'Scene in a London Street on a Sunday Morning'
London’s “Cant” Slang Was Wild - and It Was Meant to Save Your Skin
Artifacts, Other Artifacts
The Swan Helmet of Tintignac, the Pinnacle of Gaulish Elegance
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France has always been the heartland of the Celtic world. Once the home to the fierce Gallic tribes, this nation is dotted with their remnants and their lasting heritage. One such remnant is the

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Myths & Legends

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: Interior of Lovelock Cave located next to the former lakebed of Lake Lahontan in Nevada. Source: BLM Nevada / CC BY-SA 2.0
Lovelock Cave: A Tale of Giants or A Giant Tale of Fiction?
Myths & Legends, Africa
Roman Historian’s Cleopatra’s Pearl Story: Is It Fact or Fiction?
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“Cleopatra’s Pearl” is a story told by the Roman author Pliny the Elder in his famous long-read book Natural History. According to this tale, the last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt, Cleopatra VII, drank a

Ancient Places

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Ollantaytambo aerial view, sacred valley in the Andes, Peru
Ollantaytambo: The Inca Fortress That Defied Conquistadors
Africa
Underwater Military Ship and Burials Found at Thonis-Heracleion, Egypt
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The island-city of Thonis-Heracleion and its famous Temple of Amun was located in Egypt’s Abu Qir Bay, just north of Alexandria, Egypt. Greeks later settled in Thonis-Heracleion during the late

Unexplained Phenomena

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Front, back and head view of the Prince of Glauberg statue
The Enigmatic Celtic Prince of Glauberg: Iron Age Masterpiece
News, Science & Space, Mysterious Phenomena
FBI Files Reveal Reports of 'Four-Foot Tall' Beings Emerging from UFOs
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The recent release of a massive trove of declassified UFO documents by the Pentagon has brought to light extraordinary witness accounts from the 1960s. Among the most startling revelations is a 1966

Weird Facts of History

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Traditional mince pies.
Did Oliver Cromwell Really Ban Mince Pies in England?
Artifacts, News, History & Archaeology
10 Weird Archaeological Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
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Archaeology isn’t just about dusty ruins and ancient pottery—it’s full of bizarre discoveries that challenge what we think we know about the past. From mysterious artifacts to unusual burial practices