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3700-year old Babylonian Tablet Confirms Pythagoras Did Not Invent the Theorem Bearing His Name

An unknown Babylonian mathematician beat Pythagoras to the discovery of trigonometry by more than 1000 years, claim experts studying the piece. That Babylonian genius marked down the famous theorem that is often associated with the Greek, along with other trigonometry tables, on a clay tablet now known as Plimpton 322. Scientists are now saying the content of the 3700-year-old tablet surpasses modern knowledge too.

Alicia McDermott - 25/08/2017 - 19:01

Ancient Greek Legend Seems to Describe a Place in Peru: Early Contact?

... The sculpture resembles depictions of the Gorgon found in Europe, Mattievich said, citing others who have noted these ...

ancient-origins - 31/05/2015 - 04:50

IT Guru Unlocks Secrets of Ancient Indus Script

The Indus Valley civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization, was the earliest known urbanized ancient culture that emerged on the Indian subcontinent between 2500–1700 BC, and according to Britannica.com, southern sites may have lasted later into the 2nd millennium BC.

ashley cowie - 04/01/2020 - 17:01

Rice Goddesses - Earth Mothers who Influenced Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld

... primary deity of the agricultural peoples of prehistoric Europe and the Middle and Near East for thousands of years. ...

MartiniF - 18/12/2017 - 15:27

Fact or Fiction? The Unjust Reality of a Whipping Boy

... Ossory. The concept of the whipping boy existed outside of Europe as well. In the long traditions of the Chinese ... study alongside him as a “ha ‘hachutsze,” known in Europe as a souffre-doleur or whipping boy. It was written ...

Aleksa Vučković - 22/12/2020 - 14:01

A Mysterious Mummy in Cairo: The Surprising True Identity of Joseph with the Coat of Many Colors

... especially the nose) is such as we find more commonly in Europe than in Egypt.” Pharaoh also gave Joseph an Egyptian ...

Ahmed Osman - 21/01/2021 - 23:09

Tiresias: The Blind Seer of Greek Mythology

Movies, video games, and comic books have made mythological figures like Zeus, Hercules, and Hades household names across the globe. These gods and heroes of ancient Grecian myth have carved out a lasting place in the imaginations of millions. There are, however, a plethora of other significant Grecian figures who remain relatively unknown despite being just as fascinating. One such character is Tiresias, the blind seer of Thebes, whose origins have inspired academic discourse and curiosity for generations.

Mark Johnston - 19/07/2022 - 02:00

Mysterious Artifact Found in Belgium is Baffling Roman Dodecahedron Fragment

... museum created an exhibition about the Neanderthals in Europe, and in 2016 it won the Romulus Prize “for the ...

ashley cowie - 19/02/2023 - 14:00

Man’s Other Best Friend: Did Patagonian Hunters Domesticate an Extinct Fox?

Was Man’s Best Friend a fox? For hunter gatherers in Patagonia 1,500 years ago, that may well turn out to be true. A team of archaeologists excavating the intriguing Cañada Seca site in Argentina have found what looks like a domesticated fox living with humans 1,500 years ago.

Joe Green - 12/04/2024 - 17:45

Howling Against the Moon: The Last Wolves of Ireland

The man followed the tracks through the snow. His hound sniffed eagerly, almost pulling the leash from the man’s grasp. The wolf was not far ahead of them.

Through a break in the clouds a full moon appeared momentarily.

The man shivered and shook his shoulder, allowing the strap of his gun to come loose.

He released the hound and raised the barrel pointing it towards the furthest trees.

David Halpin - 05/02/2016 - 00:49

The Contrasting Royal Palaces of Rwanda

Rwanda, known as the land of a thousand hills, is one of the best countries to spot gorillas in their natural habitat. It is emerging from a bloody past and is now one of the most dynamic societies in Africa. Nyanza Royal Palace, one of the most important historic sites in the country, is a replica of the large traditional structure that was home to Rwanda’s monarchy until its abolition in 1962.

Ed Whelan - 26/02/2020 - 01:47

Medieval Treasure Unearthed at the Abbey of Cluny

... of Cluny, which was one of the largest abbeys of Western Europe during the Middle Ages. The treasure was buried in ...

ancient-origins - 21/11/2017 - 01:50

Roman Coins Discovered at Japanese Castle Raise Questions of Ancient Connections

... with international trade, no evidence of connections with Europe have been found before the present discovery of the ...

Alicia McDermott - 29/09/2016 - 00:45

Test Show’s Aztec Gold Bar Was Lost By Fleeing Conquistadors

A chemical analysis of a gold bar in Mexico revealed that it was part of the treasure stolen by the Spanish conquistadors during the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

Ed Whelan - 10/01/2020 - 22:27

Australia Day or Invasion Day?

As an Australian, I have fond memories of Australia Day celebrations. I would sit on my father’s shoulders waving my Australian flag as we watched hundreds of boats crowd the harbour. I was always taught that Australia Day was a day to celebrate the beginning of a great country. At school it was the same – I recall colouring pictures of a heroic captain proudly planting a flag in Australian soil. Little did I know at the time, that the beginning of this ‘great nation’ was the end of another.

aprilholloway - 26/01/2014 - 06:51

The Nature of War: Origins and Evolution of Violent Conflict

Last month, I received a copy of one of Jim Stempel’s latest publications: “The Nature of War.” Stempel is a researcher and author who has recently begun to divert his focus to topics concerning military non-fiction.

pkoutoupis - 19/07/2016 - 17:56

Fort Canning Park, The Oasis of Singapore or Haunted Hill?

Singapore, the remarkable city-state in Asia, is regarded as one of the most dynamic societies on earth and offers a great many sites. Fort Canning Park is located on a small hill on the island. It is an iconic area in the heart of Singapore’s business and civic center.

Ed Whelan - 25/01/2020 - 01:49