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The Curious Case of Multiple Raja Bhojas of India
... a virtuous king who was more interested in developing the lifestyle and culture of his people rather than just mere ...
Saurav Ranjan Datta - 15/08/2020 - 23:01
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Be My Matelotage! The Civil Union of 17th Century Pirates
... pirate matelotage husbands as well as the swashbuckling lifestyle, but most of the pirates continued the act of ...
B. B. Wagner - 29/08/2019 - 19:02
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Predynastic Egypt: Life Before the Pyramids
... increase of food made a gradual shift towards a sedentary lifestyle, and Egyptians formed cities – some of which ...
Aleksa Vučković - 29/06/2020 - 23:02
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Exorcists Called as Mass Hysteria Takes Over Malaysian School Girls
A school in Malaysia was shut after a dark spectral figure was reported taking over children’s minds in what is being called a case of “mass hysteria”, a psychological phenomenon that has been recorded throughout history.
ashley cowie - 11/08/2019 - 17:41
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Well Preserved Cave Lion Cub Found to be a 28,000-Year-Old Female
... could help reveal much about the evolutionary history and lifestyle of the cave lion. It will certainly reveal ...
Nathan Falde - 09/08/2021 - 22:57
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The Atheist Martyr: Rebellious ‘Knight’ Inspired the French Revolution
... and murdered for their beliefs and radical ideology and lifestyle. Despite the fact that he committed some of the ...
Theodoros Karasavvas - 08/01/2017 - 14:58
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Neolithic Atacama Desert Farmers Battled Violently Over Resources
... and violence among groups investing in a horticultural lifestyle,” concluded Professor Standen. Top image: ...
Sahir - 08/09/2021 - 18:42
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3D Analysis Uncovers Hidden Details in Easter Island Rongorongo Tablet
Easter Island is best known for its gigantic stone monumental statues. But it has produced a number of other intriguing artifacts, including wooden rongorongo tablets and other items inscribed with a type of pictorial writing that is wholly unique to the island.
Nathan Falde - 08/10/2021 - 14:57
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The Eye-opening Epitaph of Allia Potestas and her Perugian Ménage à Trois
... But then Allia seems to have been living an unconventional lifestyle. Nonetheless, it is comforting to discover that ...
ancient-origins - 25/07/2018 - 23:05
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The Ural Pictograms: Ancient Rock Art Depicting Modern Chemical Compounds
The Ural Mountains run north to south through western Russia. The range runs from the border of the Arctic Ocean in the north all the way to the Ural River in the south. It is known as the primary physical boundary separating Asia from Europe. The Ural Mountains are a valuable feature in Russia as they are the source of a number of natural resources including coal, metal ores, and precious stones. The Ural Mountains are not only known for their resources or their label as a physical barrier, however.
Lex Leigh - 31/03/2022 - 22:57
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Ancient Symbols of Power: Royal Egyptian Rock Art of Nag el-Hamdulab Depict Rule of State and Military Might
... of the pre-Dynastic era; it was part of an elite lifestyle and done not necessarily for survival, but for ...
lizleafloor - 13/11/2015 - 14:35
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Sex Symbols of the Ancient World: Top Ten Sexually Explicit Caves, Mountains, Temples and Artifacts
... statues and monuments dedicated to their hedonistic lifestyle. A Roman fresco found at Pompeii in Italy 5. ...
ashley cowie - 09/04/2017 - 19:03
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Eight Impressive but Terrifying Cases of Ancient Surgery
It is hard to fathom the way in which invasive surgery was carried out prior to the development of modern anaesthesia, but ancient people around the world have been cutting and drilling into the human body for thousands of years. Here we look at eight impressive but terrifying cases of ancient surgery, from rhinoplasty to leg surgery, dental implants, and brain surgery, in some cases dating back an incredible 11,000 years.
aprilholloway - 23/04/2015 - 01:29
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Kohinoor Diamond’s Inclusion in Queen Consort’s Crown Could Spark Controversy
Shortly after Queen Elizabeth II passed away early last month, Twitter trends in India were buzzing with the word ‘Kohinoor’ (also stylized as Koh-i-noor). Literally translating into ‘The Mountain of Light’ from Persian, the Kohinoor is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world at a staggering 105.6 carats (21.12 grams), and was included in the Crown Jewels of the Queen Mother in 1937.
Sahir - 13/10/2022 - 18:55
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Sultans Raised in ‘Cages’: Overprotection Turned to Madness
... suicide, while others grew so estranged from contemporary lifestyle that they were incapable of ruling over the empire. ...
Aleksa Vučković - 09/03/2020 - 13:01
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Why Was Gout The Kingliest of Ailments?
When we think of historically significant diseases we tend to think of diseases like the bubonic plague, cholera, tuberculosis, or more recently, COVID-19. These are all diseases that have had almost unimaginable death tolls. However, sometimes it isn’t how many a disease kills but who it kills that makes it a concern. Gout, an incredibly painful form of inflammatory arthritis, is not deadly. However, gout’s reputation as ‘the disease of kings’ meant there were times when it helped shape world history.
Robbie Mitchell - 20/09/2022 - 14:56
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A 1000-Year-Old Nordic Spearhead Raises the Question - Were The Vikings in New York?
A 20th century find suggests that the Vikings may have explored North America as far south as New York. Although the reasons for its presence in Charles Point are contested, no one can deny the fact that the spearhead unearthed by Augustus Hoffman in 1929 is of Nordic origin. With precious little evidence about how or why the artifact ended up in the Great Lakes Region, researchers rely on ancient tales and legends to explain the mystery of the spearhead.
Kerry Sullivan - 05/09/2016 - 14:46
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How the German House of Hanover ruled Britain for 200 Years
... the Regency. George IV was notorious for his extravagant lifestyle, which caused his father to regard him with ...
dhwty - 01/06/2020 - 14:01
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Men Hunted, Women Gathered… Or Did They?
... their gendered roles are inherent to the hunter-gatherer lifestyle. However, there are many flaws in this approach . ...
ancient origins - 18/11/2023 - 17:52
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The Triumphs of Tonyukuk the Wise, Supreme Commander and Kingmaker
... Spectacular photographs shed light on the ancient nomadic lifestyle of Mongolia After riding for day and night, they ...
Bipin Dimri - 23/05/2021 - 18:58