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1. Amazon Warrior Discovered in Ancient Armenian Grave

   ... to have lived in the eastern part of the territory of Asia Minor near to modern-day Armenia. The Amazon warrior ...

   ashley cowie - 27/11/2019 - 21:59

2. South Koreans Kick Off Efforts to Clone Extinct Siberian Cave Lions

   By: The Siberian Times reporter

   Samples taken from cubs frozen in permafrost for at least 12,000 years.

   ancient-origins - 09/03/2016 - 00:47

3. Is this the Face of Krijn, the First Neanderthal of The Netherlands?

   ... years after the Bering Strait land bridge that connected Asia with the Americas disappeared beneath the rising waters ...

   Nathan Falde - 09/09/2021 - 14:46

4. Study of Maya Statues Shows That Facial Expressions Are Universal

   Researchers have developed a unique experiment to determine the universality of certain emotional expression in the human face. It has long been debated by experts whether emotional expressions can be understood across cultures, or if they can only be understood within a specific social context.

   Ed Whelan - 21/08/2020 - 13:59

5. Researchers Renew Efforts to Solve the Puzzling Plain of Jars Site

   ... of jars has been acknowledged as “one of South East Asia’s most important archaeological sites and probably one ...

   Alicia McDermott - 22/03/2016 - 13:50

6. Island Near Spain Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Use in 1,000 BC

   A new study has produced evidence that ancient peoples living on a Mediterranean island off the coast Spain nearly 3,000 years ago were regularly consuming hallucinogenic drugs obtained from plants.

   Nathan Falde - 06/04/2023 - 16:00

7. Medieval Book Tells Kids Don’t Pick Your Ears or Nostrils!

   A new British Library website presenting collections of books from the British Library, Seven Stories, Bodleian Libraries, and the V&A includes manuscripts by Lewis Carroll and Jacqueline Wilson and a special medieval book titled

   ashley cowie - 24/02/2020 - 18:40

8. The Celtic Ogham: An Ancient Tree Alphabet that May Disappear Before Showing its Roots

   In secluded fields, on the walls of churches, and beneath construction sites, stones have been found with intricate markings that rise from the lower left up to the center and then down to the lower right. This is the ancient Celtic Tree Alphabet known as Ogham (pronounced owam).

   Kerry Sullivan - 20/03/2020 - 21:44

9. Baradla Cave, Hungary: This Subterranean Jewel is the Most Impressive in Europe

   There are many astonishing subterranean wonders in Europe. One of the most remarkable is the Baradla Cave. This is situated in the Aggtelek National Park and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This cave is a natural world and it has fascinated explorers for centuries and will continue to do so for many more. Baradla is oft regarded as the most impressive cave in Europe.

   Ed Whelan - 02/10/2018 - 01:57

10. Top Ten Builds by the Ancients that Were Exposed in 2015: Stone Circles, Architecture, Petroglyphs, Fortresses and More

    ... who has studied the circles says, “Across Central Asia, these circles are normally sacrificial sites.” ...

    aprilholloway - 27/12/2015 - 14:24

11. Archaeologists Find the First Example of a Harappan Couple Burial

    ... didn't have grand burials like, for example, kings in West Asia.” They were placed in supine position with arms and ...

    Alicia McDermott - 11/01/2019 - 13:58

12. Why Do Couples Exchange Rings with Vows? The Elusive Ancient Origins of Wedding Rings

    The image of a couple exchanging rings during a wedding ceremony is instantly recognizable, and is held as an ancient tradition. A ring on a certain finger indicates that the wearer is married, but many might be surprised to learn that the double ring ceremony so common today in the western world, in which a couple both exchange and wear rings, is a 20^th century convention. However, the origins of giving rings to commit to marriage, to pledge loyalty, or to symbolize a heart connection are ancient.

    lizleafloor - 09/10/2015 - 14:58

13. The Bronze Age - A Spark That Changed the World

    ... of the Bronze Age. (Joyofmuseums / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) In East Asia - mainly China - the Bronze Age appeared as early as ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 15/01/2021 - 19:16

14. Magicians of the Gods: The Forgotten Wisdom of Earth's Lost Civilization

    ... as Sundaland, the former great landmass of southeast Asia that was submerged following the Younger Dryas event, ...

    Andrew Collins - 03/10/2015 - 03:25

15. Eris: The Gleeful Greek Goddess of Chaos and Discord

    Many of the Greek gods and goddesses enjoyed inflicting in pain, suffering, and destruction, but few took as much joy in it as Eris. Eris was the Greek goddess of chaos, strife, and discord. According to legend, she was the cause of many wars, including the Trojan War. She was also the cause of famine and disease. Where there was suffering, it was a safe bet that Eris would be blamed for it. She was often portrayed as a demon, haunting the battlefield and delighting in the bloodshed along with her son and her brother.

    Mark Brophy - 13/08/2022 - 14:59

16. The Meaning of Animism: Philosophy, Religion and Being Alive

    In some cultures, life and sentience are believed to exist for only certain beings, such as humans, animals, and plants. In other belief systems, however, places and objects are also believed to have some level of sentience. This is the case with animism, the belief that all things, including plants, animals, objects, locations and even concepts, are spiritually alive. 

    Lex Leigh - 07/06/2022 - 22:59

17. Looking to the Stars of Australian Aboriginal Astronomy

    ... Day or Invasion Day? Star Gazing at Cheomseongdae - East Asia’s Oldest Observatory Wild Animals in the Sky? ...

    dhwty - 30/04/2020 - 00:44

18. Europe’s Bronze Age Megaforts Revealed in Prehistoric Landscape

    ... within a few decades throughout a vast area of southwest Asia, north Africa, and southern Europe. “It is fascinating ...

    ancient-origins - 20/11/2023 - 17:54

19. Tattooed Owners of the World's Oldest Carpets Get Health Check After 2,200 Years

    By The Siberian Times reporter

    A mummified potentate and his wife were found in a burial mound 42 metres in diameter. They went to the next life alongside nine saddled and harnessed geldings. Now, new technology has been used to obtain the secrets of these two ancient mummies excavated from their grave in the Altai Mountains in 1949. 

    ancient-origins - 01/02/2017 - 23:07

20. 47 Ronin: The Samurai Warriors that Sought to Avenge the Death of their Master

    The Japanese samurai are arguably among the greatest warriors known in history. Their code of conduct was romanticized and popularized at the end of the 19^th century in Bushido: The Soul of Japan, a book written by Inazo Nitobe. In the book, Nitobe highlights the eight key values of Bushidō (meaning the way of the warrior) – justice, courage, mercy, politeness, honesty and sincerity, honour, loyalty, and self-control.

    dhwty - 17/03/2015 - 13:32

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