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Remarkable Roman Villa Unearthed from a Bronze Age Site in England
A Bronze Age site in England, housing a ‘richly decorated Roman villa’ from a later period, has revealed a bounty of artifacts and architectural evidence, which includes aisled buildings adorned with painted plaster, mosaics, and ornate tile work. Evolving over time, the complex featured several buildings from the late first and second centuries, with four enormous column or post bases, among the largest from the Roman era in Britain!
Sahir - 02/04/2024 - 17:47
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Prison Hulks, Devil Dogs and Smuggling on Deadman's Island
... specific folklore of the British Isles relates to large man-eating black dogs with large red eyes. As expert dog ... when birds were not present on the wetlands. Not Always a Man’s Best Friend: Terrifying Black Dogs of British Legends ...
B. B. Wagner - 29/08/2020 - 22:53
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The Norman Invasion: An Epic 11th Century Battle for the English Throne
When Edward the Confessor died childless, the stage was set for the Norman invasion of England in the 11th century. Although the king was succeeded by his brother-in-law, Harold Godwinson, the succession was challenged by Edward’s cousin once removed, William II, the Duke of Normandy. As a result, William invaded England, conquered it from Harold, and became William I of England.
dhwty - 26/12/2018 - 22:56
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Kings Weston Roman Villa, Where a Murder Lay Hidden for 1500 Years
... News ) While excavating the site, the skeleton of a man who died violently was found in the same layer as 4 th century coins. The man, aged around fifty years old and approximately 5ft tall, ...
Ed Whelan - 14/06/2020 - 22:58
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Roman Venus Statues Found Amongst the Garbage
It has often been said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. It has often been said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. A team of ...
Nathan Falde - 30/03/2023 - 02:55
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Study Shows Humans and Neanderthals Interbred Primarily in the Near East
Multiple research projects have proven that Neanderthal DNA can be found in the genome of modern humans. This likely happened as a result of many interbreeding events that took place in the various locations where Neanderthals and early modern humans shared resources and living space. But researchers tracing the twisting pathways of human evolution don’t have to rely exclusively on genetic studies to learn about interbreeding between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals.
Nathan Falde - 24/08/2022 - 14:53
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Shock Discovery - Humans First Interbred with Neanderthals 250,000 Years Ago
... remains to remember them by. Top image: Neanderthal man, now shown to have DNA from modern human relatives ...
Nathan Falde - 17/10/2023 - 22:54
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The Treasures of Priam: Golden Riches from the Legendary City of Troy
... a myth by scholars. During the 19th century, however, one man embarked on a quest to prove that this legendary city ...
dhwty - 27/04/2024 - 17:55
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Study Proves Human Mutation Rate Is Slower Than Believed Posing New Date For Human-Neanderthal Separation
... Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. Modern Human and Homo Erectus Man Compared. ( AlienCat / Adobe) Top image: DNA molecule ...
ancient-origins - 24/01/2019 - 22:43
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The Celtic Goddess Epona that Rode Swiftly Across the Ancient Roman Empire
The protector of horses, mules, and cavalry, Epona was one of the only non-Roman goddesses to have been wholly adopted by the Roman Empire. Often depicted astride a horse, Epona resonated in the forces of the Roman cavalry as an inspiration and guide through even the darkest of battles, and she remained one of their most worshipped goddesses between the first and third centuries AD.
Riley Winters - 05/06/2018 - 22:11
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Hoax Hominin ‘Piltdown Man’ Could Equally Be ‘Piltdown Woman’
The Piltdown Man scandal is arguably the greatest scientific fraud ever ... as evidence of our earliest ancestor. The Piltdown Man scandal is arguably the greatest scientific fraud ever ... Now, a fresh discovery has indicated that Piltdown ‘Man’ could also be referred to as Piltdown ‘Woman’, due ...
Gary Manners - 05/01/2024 - 21:38
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14,000-year-old Footprints in Italian Cave Reveal Ancient Human Behavior
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Fact or Fiction? The Obscure Origins of the Greek Alexander Romance
... philosopher Demetrius of Phalerum, for it linked God, man, and the mercurial nature of divine intervention. The ...
David Grant - 04/11/2021 - 13:02
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Metal Detectorist’s Roman Hoard Linked to a Temple that Likely Inspired The Lord of the Rings
Two metal detecting enthusiasts made a “once in a lifetime” discovery when they unearthed a hoard of Roman bronze artifacts at an undisclosed location. The most exciting of the finds is an intact healing statue that has been linked to the Roman Lydney Temple. This is the same temple that inspired JRR Tolkien to add a key element to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Gary Manners - 30/09/2017 - 13:54
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Roman Mosaic Depicting The Iliad Discovered in “Oh Wow Moment”
The accidental discovery of an extraordinary Roman mosaic in a Rutland field that has been described by experts as the “the most exciting Roman mosaic discovery in the UK in the last century,” reports The Guardian.
Sahir - 27/11/2021 - 13:57
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Roman Brothels, the Controversial Ancient Societal Hubs
Ancient Rome had a very vibrant and complex society, where prostitution played a major role. It was legal, licensed, and very common. In fact, brothels occupied a unique and controversial position in Rome’s society. These establishments, known as "lupanaria," were integral parts of Roman urban life, catering to the varied desires of citizens, soldiers, and travelers alike.
Aleksa Vučković - 14/04/2024 - 22:44
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Neanderthals Mated with Modern Humans Much Earlier than Previously Thought, Study Finds
Using several different methods of DNA analysis, an international research team has found what they consider to be strong evidence of an interbreeding event between Neanderthals and modern humans that occurred tens of thousands of years earlier than any other such event previously documented.
ancient-origins - 19/02/2016 - 03:45
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Elite Roman Soldier Buried Face Down May Have Been Shackled
In 2022, a group of workers undertaking road improvements in Wales chanced upon the remains of a Roman soldier buried with his sword and regalia. But something was odd about this burial – the Roman mercenary was buried face down – a practice that was never a positive way of disposing of the deceased. Now new reports reveal that nails have been discovered near his neck, back, and feet, suggesting the soldier was also restrained at death.
Sahir - 14/07/2023 - 23:00
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300,000yo Hand Axes, Tombs & Rock Art Discovered in Oman
In the deserts of Oman, two teams of scientists have made remarkable discoveries that shed new light on the earliest history of human civilization. From rare hand axes dating back to the first waves of human migration out of Africa to circular burial chambers and a collection of rock engravings, these findings offer a glimpse into the formation of contemporary society in Southern Arabia.
ashley cowie - 10/05/2023 - 22:54
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Celestial Siblings: Norse Sun and Moon Gods Chased Across the Sky
... Norse gods. According to Sturluson, Gylfi was told that a man from Midgard named Mundilfari (thought to translate as ... and the moon. Mundilfari married his daughter, Sol, to a man named Glenr (‘Opening in the Clouds’). The Norse gods ... on their journey. In the Poetic Edda , it was said that a man named Svalinn accompanied Sol in her chariot and held a ...
Molly Dowdeswell - 12/10/2022 - 14:50