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The Roman Republic – Was It Truly A Republic?
... Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, Gaul, Greece, parts of Asia Minor, and the Levant. Although the Roman Republic had ...
dhwty - 19/01/2019 - 22:58
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The Cold Case of Alexander the Great: Have Toxicologists Finally Explained His Untimely Death?
... mighty Alexander who had during 12 years of campaigning in Asia endured hardships, combat and poor living conditions ...
aprilholloway - 21/07/2017 - 01:58
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Were the Dark Ages Really Dark?
... which continues to this day. The same is true for western Asia, and especially China. Some say it was more advanced in ...
ancient-origins - 09/12/2018 - 13:56
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Prince Igor of Kiev (Kyiv): War and Diplomacy in the Early Rus’
... fled, and only eventually rallied at the north coast of Asia Minor. Once there, Igor’s army recuperated and ...
Aleksa Vučković - 15/09/2020 - 14:03
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Niumatou Site: An Archaeological Preservation of Taiwan’s Lost Aborigines
... and lazurite beads, which indicate trade with Southeast Asia or the coastal region of Southeastern China. The ...
Michelle Freson - 21/08/2018 - 18:45
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Face of the Only Victim of Roman Crucifixion Found in Britain is Revealed
Experts have successfully reconstructed the face of a man who was a victim of Roman crucifixion, a discovery hailed as "almost unique" by Corinne Duhig, a bone specialist from Cambridge University.
The facial reconstruction was showcased on a BBC Four program, shedding light on the life of a man who met a harrowing end in a previously unknown Roman settlement. His skeleton was found in a burial site alongside others from the 3rd and 4th centuries.
Nathan Falde - 18/01/2024 - 02:57
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The House of Trastámara: The Kingdoms of Castile and Aragon Take Spain
The House of Trastámara was a royal dynasty that ruled over Spain during the Late Middle Ages. The dynasty was a cadet branch of the House of Burgundy, and initially ruled over the Crown of Castile. In time, however, the dynasty also gained control over Crown of Aragon.
dhwty - 11/03/2022 - 00:57
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Elephants, Peacocks, and Horses: The Amazing Animals of Alexander the Great
... ( CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 ) Alexander took some peacocks from Asia to his homeland. In fact, some authors have suggested ...
Natalia Klimczak - 08/12/2016 - 14:53
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The Enigmatic Inscription of the Praeneste Fibula – Was it Just a Hoax?
The earliest history of ancient Rome is somewhat clouded in mystery. Judging from its glorious past that spanned many centuries, you would think that it was well documented and crystal clear. But alas, time is ever a trickster. The archaic peoples of the Italian peninsula are still a source of much enigma and remain an interesting subject for continued research.
Aleksa Vučković - 08/11/2020 - 22:00
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History’s Love of Lavender: From Mummies to Bathhouses and Beyond!
Lavender is one of the most well-known plants throughout the world. It is popular in gardening, baking, cleaning, and medicine. The soft purple flowers have been around for a few thousand years and have been used significantly throughout history for different purposes. This famous plant boasts antimicrobial properties and has been used for calming anxiety, relieving pain, and healing wounds, in addition to many other purposes.
Lex Leigh - 01/05/2022 - 14:59
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Neanderthal Child Development Was Faster than Humans, Study Reveals
Neanderthal development was faster than the maturation process in modern humans according to the latest study. This means Neanderthal children were able to reach physical maturity at earlier ages, thereby improving their odds of survival in the challenging environmental conditions of the Pleistocene era.
Nathan Falde - 26/11/2021 - 21:57
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What the New Assassin’s Creed Game Tells Us About Ninth-Century Baghdad
... and mosques, the domed tombs from south and central Asia and the tiled interiors from the Iberian peninsula . ...
ancient origins - 05/10/2023 - 22:52
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Scientists Create Potentially Deadly Prehistoric “Mammoth Meatball”
Scientists have successfully created a hybrid of elephant, sheep, and mammoth DNA in a laboratory, which they have misleadingly dubbed the “mammoth meatball”. Despite their success, producers of the unusual concoction have hesitated to try it, citing concerns about its safety.
ashley cowie - 29/03/2023 - 22:57
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Pirate Havens: 8 of the Most Notorious Pirate Strongholds
Pirates have captured our imagination for centuries with their tales of adventure, daring raids, and hidden treasure. From the Caribbean to the South China Sea, pirates have prowled the high seas, attacking ships, and plundering their cargo. But pirates needed a base of operations, a place to rest, repair their ships, and plan their next raid. These pirate ports and strongholds, scattered around the world, were hotspots of piracy and criminal activity that shaped the course of history.
Robbie Mitchell - 02/04/2023 - 15:00
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The Everlasting Shoe: What Does This 5,500-Year-old Shoe Found in a Cave Tell Us About Ancient Armenians?
... shoe in hand of researcher (Photo Source: UCLA Asia Institute ) By Caleb Strom References: “World ...
Caleb Strom - 09/05/2017 - 22:59
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Pankration: A Deadly Martial Art Form from Ancient Greece
... to join Alexander’s army on its expedition into Asia. Alexander was known for his passion for combat sports, ...
Theodoros Karasavvas - 23/01/2016 - 00:49
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The Argead Dynasty and the Founding of the Kingdom of Macedonia
... survivors of the Battle of Plataea were retreating to Asia Minor by land, they passed through Macedon, and many ...
dhwty - 05/04/2021 - 19:00
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The Cossack Sorcerers of Folk Legends and Historical Chronicles
The image of Cossack Sorcerers was so popular that there are many legends about them. One tells of the Battle of the Cossacks against the Poles. As soon as the Cossack Sorcerer Kravchina (army) hit them, the Poles’ progress was halted. Bullets were flying, but the Cossacks caught them. And when it was necessary to cross a river, the Kravchina went forward and the river ran dry. Yes, legends say they made rivers run dry.
Ingvar nord - 31/03/2018 - 14:08
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Researchers Reveal True Story of Hyksos Dynasty in Ancient Egypt
Researchers have revealed the truth behind the rise of the first “foreign” rulers of Ancient Egypt. It was long held that the Hyksos, the first non-native dynasty to rule Egypt, were invaders.
Ed Whelan - 16/07/2020 - 22:56
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Saraswati: Hindu Goddess of Wisdom and Protector of the Universe
A deity with as many attributes as arms, Saraswati (or Sarasvati) is the Hindu goddess of aesthetics. These include music, the arts, wisdom and learning. She can be compared, in many ways, to the Greek god Apollo combined with the mental prowess of the Greek goddess Athena. She is wed to Brahma, the highest deity of the Hindu religion and complements his abstraction of the universe with her active efforts to seek and maintain the wisdom to protect it. But what exactly is her position in the Hindu hierarchy?
Riley Winters - 14/04/2020 - 19:46