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Ancient Mariners: Transoceanic Voyages Before the Europeans
... figurines appeared during the Jomon Period within ancient Japan, a strange and undoubtedly unknown time, starting ... Dr. Kaner, an archaeologist specializing in prehistoric Japan from the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese ... of artistry to the mysterious dogu figures of prehistoric Japan. Mysterious Cocaine Mummies: Do They Prove Ancient ...
Freddie Levy - 08/03/2020 - 19:02
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Egypt’s Second Khufu Ship - Fully Excavated, Ready for Reassembly
... mission which was led by Sakuji Yoshimura, President of Japan's Higashi Nippon International University and Honorary ... and Reassembly According to Daily News Egypt , the Japan International Cooperation Agency is providing Egypt ... of Unknown Elite, Who Was Not part of the Royal Family The Japan International Cooperation Agency is providing Egypt ...
Natalia Klimczak - 07/07/2021 - 22:11
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9,000-year-old human remains may shed light on prehistoric Okinawa
... Shimbun newspapers says the find is one of the oldest in Japan and may shed light on prehistory. The bones were found ... pottery are known, but the majority of Jomon pottery on Japan comes from later periods, after 8,000 years ago. The ... Commons ) Featured image: Tokashiki Island in Okinawa, Japan. Source: BigStockPhoto By Mark Miller 9,000-year-old ...
Mark Miller - 12/01/2015 - 21:59
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New Nazca Geoglyphs Uncovered in Northern Pampa Using AI Tech
... been the liberal use of AI 2018 onwards, reports Mainchi Japan . For this, they write that, “…by using deep ... . Mainichi, Japan. 2023 Japan university, IBM discover 4 additional Nazca Lines ...
Sahir - 05/06/2023 - 18:55
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New Discoveries Show Child Labor is an Ancient Curse
... society.” The Tea Pickers. Child Labor in 19 th century Japan. The above photo was accompanied by these words written in 1897: "...In 1894, Japan exported FIFTY MILLION POUNDS OF TEA… labor of ...
ashley cowie - 21/09/2018 - 14:02
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Scans of ‘Frankensteined-Together’ Fiji Mermaid Reveal Its Origins
... for over a century. It had traversed the seas from Japan to Ohio, brought back by an American sailor in 1906, ... their specimen was originally obtained by a Navy sailor in Japan during the 1870s and later donated to the county's ... Mermaid': Scans confirm bizarre creature discovered in Japan is part fish, part monkey, and part reptile . Available ...
Sahir - 25/10/2023 - 18:47
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Ancient Chinese artifacts found to have extremely rare iron compound
... and later at Jianyang, and have long been appreciated in Japan; indeed, the term temmoku itself is derived from the ... temple and acquired some of these bowls to take back to Japan. The Jian tea bowls are fairly uniform in potting, with ...
aprilholloway - 17/05/2014 - 23:28
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The Kimono World’s Dirty Little Secret (Video)
... landscapes of Amami Ōshima, an island near Okinawa, Japan, an ancient tradition thrives—one that transforms mud ... landscapes of Amami Ōshima, an island near Okinawa , Japan, an ancient tradition thrives—one that transforms mud ... a chapter of resilience and ingenuity. In the 1700s, when Japan's ruling class demanded the surrender of silk kimonos, ...
Robbie Mitchell - 23/08/2023 - 01:57
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Komainu Hybrid Lion-Dog Protectors Of Asian Temples And Shrines
Tattoo art and designs, like virtually everything else in Japanese life, are often based on traditional beliefs or historical events. In fact, some of the most popular Japanese tattoo designs are of mythical creatures, like the komainu. Based on the details of the tattoo itself, mythical creatures can represent more than one meaning. A koi fish, for example, generally represents determination and courage.
MartiniF - 24/06/2022 - 17:48
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Extreme Sushi: Before These Tasty Bites, There Was Funazushi (Video)
... . Rooted in history, this traditional dish hails from Japan's Lake Biwa region, where it has flourished for over ... has largely remained a local secret. Why Only 1% of Japan’s Soy Sauce is Made the Traditional Way (Video) A ...
Robbie Mitchell - 14/08/2023 - 16:56
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Bonsai Scissors Made with Samurai Sword Forging Techniques (Video)
... Hirakawa Yasuhiro is one of the few blacksmiths in Japan who still uses traditional methods dating back to the ... Yasuhiro's family business is one of the last in Sakai , Japan, that specializes in bonsai scissors in addition to ...
Robbie Mitchell - 11/05/2023 - 01:53
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Excavations in Turkey Reveal the True Home of the Cimmerians
‘Conan the Barbarian’ popularized the name of the Cimmerians, an equestrian nomadic people from Anatolia for the uninitiated, and they’re back in the news for fantastic reasons. Ongoing excavations led by a Japanese archaeologist in Turkey's Kırıkkale province, have pointed to the fact that Büklükale village served as the primary, and indeed the first, settlement for the Cimmerians.
Sahir - 24/06/2023 - 22:52
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The Hucksters and Suckers of Archaeological Scams
Hidden among the exhibits of the world’s finest museums and in some of the most famous private archaeological and art collections are forgeries, manufactured supposedly ancient arts and artifacts sold into the antiquities market to unwitting buyers.
ashley cowie - 21/11/2019 - 01:06
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4 Billion People Can’t Be Wrong: The Record-Shattering Popularity of Football, an Ancient Game
... Footwork Cuju in different forms was played in Korea, Japan and Vietnam. The Japanese version, Kemari, was a kickball game introduced into Japan by China at some point of time prior to 644 AD. One of ... Criminals, Not Sporting Heroes It was the upper classes in Japan who first played Kemari, and they regarded it as a ...
lizleafloor - 04/07/2018 - 14:02
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Notre Dame: How a Rebuilt Cathedral Could Be Just as Wonderful
... buildings such as the Catherine Palace in Russia and Japan’s historic monuments of Ancient Nara have been ... spirit and feeling, and well as form and materials. Japan’s historic monuments of Ancient Nara - comprised of ... Law in 1897. The Golden Hall of Todaiji Temple in Nara, Japan. (Jakubhal / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) A Palace Gutted The ...
ancient-origins - 17/04/2019 - 14:03
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Ancient People Consumed Highly Toxic Blowfish as an Aphrodisiac
... The blowfish, also known as the pufferfish or ' fugu ' in Japan, is infamous for its lethal levels of tetrodotoxin. ... market in Tokyo ( Chris 73 / CC by SA 3.0 ) In ancient Japan, the allure of the pufferfish was not solely linked to ... were hospitalized with fugu poisoning and six died. Modern Japan, with its stringent regulations on fugu preparation and ...
Joanna Gillan - 27/08/2023 - 22:23
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The Historic Tale of a Huge Crystal Ball and a Qing Dynasty Empress
... silver stand in the shape of a wave. The words “Made in Japan,” written on the underside of the stand, suggests the object came from Japan . It has been speculated that this silver stand was ... by the Guangxu Emperor shortly after China’s defeat by Japan during the First Sino-Japanese War. The short-lived ...
dhwty - 30/09/2020 - 14:01
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Scientists to Scan Ancient Pyramids with Cosmic Rays to Find Hidden Chambers and other Secrets
... yesterday. Architects from Egypt, Canada, France and Japan will be scanning the internal workings of four pyramids ... that a cosmic rays laboratory has been established outside Japan and will be only the second one ever.” Cosmic rays ... These particle detector systems are currently used in Japan for early detection and warning of earthquakes and ...
lizleafloor - 26/10/2015 - 23:44
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Ancient customs used to justify dolphin slaughter
... have been brought sharply into focus by a recent event in Japan – the annual dolphin hunt of Taiji Cove. Over ... and whales dates back over 1,000 years in some areas of Japan. Fishermen would hunt the dolphin out of a necessity ...
aprilholloway - 21/01/2014 - 04:09
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Bodhisattvas – Selfless Saviors of Mahayana Buddhism
... Countries where bodhisattvas are venerated include China, Japan, and Tibet. The list of major bodhisattvas varies ...
dhwty - 06/04/2020 - 23:01