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Astonishing Scale of Ancient Maya Metropolis Revealed by Laser Scans
... canals, terraces, walls and dams, no doubt to provide food and water security for Calakmul residents,” explained ... of archaeological excavations, however, now aided by high-quality laser scanning equipment, modern researchers have ...
Nathan Falde - 29/10/2022 - 14:50
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How Ancient Woodworkers Sculpted Civilization
... still be living in caves and hunting wild animals for food. From cots to coffins and every life stage in between ... were established in the Middle Ages. These guilds created quality regulations, provided charitable gifts and pensions, ... from all walks of life and kept a standard of work through quality inspections. The Personal Account Of An 16th Century ...
Rachel Brown - 24/05/2019 - 14:01
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Day of the Dead: Aztec Goddess Worship to Mexican Celebration
... these fearsome underworld gods by burying their dead with food and precious objects. Archaeologists and historians ... the Conquistadors Sacrificial Young Wolf Adorned with Best Quality Aztec Gold Ever Found is Discovered in Mexico City ...
ancient-origins - 01/11/2019 - 12:56
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Ancient Greeks Purged City-States of Disease and the Most Vulnerable
... for the rituals. This person would be fed with the poor-quality food of slaves. He or she would then be beaten with twigs ...
ancient-origins - 24/03/2020 - 01:00
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Half A Million Dollar Mask With Otherworldly Origins
... ways as millions of people have been displaced, food economies wrecked and children turned into soldiers to ... sights. Tribes people in Africa are now producing low quality masks to satisfy spiritual thirsty tourists and the ...
ashley cowie - 26/03/2017 - 18:56
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Forget Death and Seek Life! Fascinating Insights into The Human Condition in 4,000-Year-Old Epic of Gilgamesh
... limitations and simple pleasures that shape the universal quality of the human condition. Gilgamesh explores the nature ... simple pleasures, such as the company of loved ones, good food and clean clothes — perhaps giving an example of a ...
ancient-origins - 09/05/2017 - 01:58
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Emergence of Zoroastrianism and The Legacy of Zarathushtra
... of blasphemy and imprisoned him while denying him food and water. Nowruz - The Persian New Year and The Spring ...
Mahbod Khanbolouki - 18/05/2015 - 02:07
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The Scent of Patchouli Perfume Filled the Air in the Roman Empire
... this elaborate mausoleum they found an assortment of high-quality grave goods plus a half-dozen cremation urns, the ... also used as home air fresheners and even to help preserve food in some instances. Even though all of this is ...
Nathan Falde - 26/05/2023 - 22:55
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Mayan Pompeii: Remarkable Ancient Village Preserved in Ash Emerges in El Salvador
... window anyone has had on the daily activities and the quality of life of Maya commoners back then,’ said Sheets, ... 10 tons of the starchy roots that were probably used as food. “It was the first and only evidence of intense manioc ...
Mark Miller - 05/11/2015 - 03:44
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Archaeologists unravel secrets of 18,700-year-old burial of the Red Lady of el Miron
... They appear to have had a semi-settled life and abundant food. Their housing included rock shelters, caves and ... of stone tools and weapon elements made on both excellent quality non-local flint and local non-flints, as well as ...
Mark Miller - 05/07/2018 - 21:55
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Rare Artifacts Found in Two 6th Century Bavarian Graves in Germany
... of her death. She was buried along with jewelry, vessels, food, and a weaving tool. Locally made ceramic utensils were ... elbow was a red ceramic bowl that is an example of high-quality African slipware. This kind of ceramic ware was ...
Sahir - 13/10/2021 - 18:56
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Spectacular photographs shed light on the ancient nomadic lifestyle of Mongolia
... during the summer months. The sheep provides the basic food of nomadic lifestyle, as well as skin and wool, which is ... one of the largest producers and exporters of the finest quality cashmere in the world. A young herder carries baby ...
aprilholloway - 09/03/2014 - 12:12
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Klaus Störtebeker: The Bizarre Tale of a North German Pirate
Looking to the past, the annals of history have its fair share of extraordinary and unusual deaths, some more famous than others. It’s well known that Attila the Hun, the marauding Mongolian warlord, was killed by a nosebleed, and that Adolf Frederick of Sweden ate himself to death in 1771 after consuming caviar, lobster, kippers, and 14 servings of his favorite dessert.
Jake Leigh-Howarth - 17/05/2022 - 22:37
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Trypillia Culture and the Origins of Europe’s Civilizations
... provided sustenance but also contributed to the surplus food production, essential for supporting the growth of large ... nature of ancient economies. And it wasn’t only surplus food that could be traded. The people belonging to this ... were very skilled craftsmen who excelled in making quality pottery. Today, it is the hallmark of this culture. ...
Aleksa Vučković - 21/02/2024 - 21:58
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Flamma the Syrian: The Mysterious Gladiator Who Refused Freedom
... was armed with a net and trident. The training regimen and food would have been intense and abundant. The routines that ... Due to their quick metabolisms, they needed constant food. As mentioned by Coughlan from the BBC, the primary ... we have give rise to questions about his origins and the quality of life for a gladiator during his era. Source: ...
B. B. Wagner - 30/08/2020 - 18:38
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Giant Water Tank In Italy Linked to Prehistoric Ritual Practices
... easy to salvage. This is a testament to the high quality of the wood that was used to make it. Ten years after ... the site, including many ceramic pottery pieces, organic food remains, figurines, and small personal items made from ...
Nathan Falde - 12/06/2021 - 14:27
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What Makes Spartan Women So Different From Other Ancients?
... children. Unlike Spartan men, women were given more food and provisions to make sure Spartan women had the best ...
B. B. Wagner - 23/01/2020 - 18:46
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Ramayana: The Grand Epic of Ancient India
... of the epic Ramayana which can go on for days), fairs and food festivals, puppet shows, theatrical skits and ...
Brinda Singh - 30/08/2020 - 22:58
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Anubis and Xolotl: The Remarkable Resemblance of the Death Dog Gods
... As Quetzalcoatl was associated with the morning star quality of Venus (when it precedes the dawn), Xolotl also had ... numbers of this species linked to the god were served as food at what the Spanish described as a “banquet.” When ...
Mark A. Carpenter - 01/06/2021 - 18:48
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Roman Brothels, the Controversial Ancient Societal Hubs
... Many establishments offered amenities such as food, drink, and music, creating a convivial atmosphere for ... often serving as “reviews” of the brothel’s quality. In some cases, brothels even hosted performances and ...
Aleksa Vučković - 14/04/2024 - 22:44