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Not Just a Pretty Face: Cleopatra Was a Genius Who Spoke 9 Languages
... of Alexandria. There she studied geography, history, astronomy, philosophy, international diplomacy, mathematics, ...
Joanna Gillan - 15/05/2022 - 22:58
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The Olmecs: Mesoamerica’s Forgotten Mother Culture (Video)
... later cultures. Additionally, the Olmecs' understanding of astronomy, reflected in their calendrical systems, ...
Robbie Mitchell - 01/06/2023 - 01:53
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Quest for the Lost Civilization - Graham Hancock
... Civilization is an entertaining mixture of archaeology, astronomy, and speculation. Quest for the Lost Civilization - ...
ancient-origins - 13/03/2013 - 06:08
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New Discovery Reveals Ancient Peruvians were Expert Astronomers
... the winter solstice revealing an advanced knowledge of astronomy and the movements of the sun. The pyramid, which ...
aprilholloway - 11/05/2013 - 09:40
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Archaeologists find Bronze Age sundial dating back more than 3,000 years
A new study which will be published in the journal Archaeoastronomy and Ancient Technologies reports on the discovery of a carved sundial on top of a Bronze Age grave in the Ukraine, now known to be the oldest sundial of its kind.
aprilholloway - 07/10/2013 - 23:40
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Australian Aboriginals knew of variable star Betelgeuse before European astronomers
... when he published his observations in Outlines of Astronomy. However, the recent study suggests the Australian ...
aprilholloway - 22/04/2014 - 02:47
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The Carolina Bays and the Destruction of North America
... from pre-historic North America, involving geology, astronomy, climatology and zoology. And unravelling this ...
ralph ellis - 06/11/2015 - 00:41
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The New Patterns in the Sky: Myths and Legends of the Stars
... has developed among the world's cultures. A classic in astronomy, this book describes the rich body of celestial ...
ancient-origins - 10/09/2016 - 16:13
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Ancient Chinese Paper Armor Put to the Test – You Won’t Believe How Strong It Is!
... China independently developed paper, firearms, advanced astronomy and mathematics, and sophisticated metallurgy at ...
Caleb Strom - 02/05/2017 - 14:04
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The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day
... topics—from mysticism and philosophy to anthropology and astronomy—this sumptuous and accessible new volume will be ...
ancient-origins - 10/11/2017 - 18:29
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The Map of Knowledge: A Thousand-Year History of How Classical Ideas Were Lost and Found
The foundations of modern knowledge—philosophy, math, astronomy, geography—were laid by the Greeks, whose ideas ...
ancient-origins - 22/06/2019 - 02:36
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Ancient Mesopotamia and the Rise of Civilization
... system writing, spectacular arts and architecture, astronomy and mathematics. The Akkadians would follow the ...
Sarah P Young - 14/01/2021 - 23:08
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45,000-year-old Cave Lion Figurine Uncovered At Denisova Cave
... in an eclipse cycle, known in Chaldean and Babylonian astronomy as a saros . Oldest Animal Effigy The great age of ...
Andrew Collins - 20/11/2019 - 23:00
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DNA Study Unveils Machu Picchu Servants' Enigmatic Diversity
... - provides evidence of the Incas advanced knowledge of astronomy . Until now, little was known about the everyday ...
ashley cowie - 27/07/2023 - 14:54
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This Globe Features Mythology, Science, and Technology (Video)
... prominent figure on the globe, hints at its connection to astronomy through its ancient link to the Muses. This ...
Robbie Mitchell - 20/09/2023 - 23:00
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The Epic Rise and Demise of the Khwarazmian Empire
... Empire witnessed remarkable advancements in mathematics, astronomy and architecture. Before its fall to the Mongols, ...
Robbie Mitchell - 01/03/2024 - 21:47
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The ancient wonder and veneration of the dog star Sirius
... have shown that Sirius has been of great importance in astronomy, mythology and occultism for thousands of years. ...
aprilholloway - 01/02/2014 - 23:46
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Surprising Facts and Beliefs About Eclipses from the Medieval and Renaissance Eras
... specialized in printing works of geometry, astrology, and astronomy. THE FINE PRINT: According to the text, when a ... was designed to be folded and carried around. As tools for astronomy, prayer, and astrology, such almanacs played a role ...
ancient-origins - 04/04/2024 - 17:49
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Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi: Islam's Medical Genius
... , Greek , and Persian medicines. His studies included astronomy, philosophy, alchemy , and mathematics. Later, ...
Bipin Dimri - 02/10/2021 - 18:41
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Maoris Credited With First Discovery of Antarctica in Latest Study
... Settlement on New Zealand Island Matariki: Mythology, Astronomy and Warring Gods of the Maori New Year Hui Te ...
Nathan Falde - 14/06/2021 - 18:56