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  1. Exquisite Avian Artwork Created Sensory Relaxation Chamber for Egyptian Queen

    Back in the 1920s, archaeologists working at Amarna’s North Palace in Egypt uncovered a “masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art.” This was the palace of Meritaten, the daughter of Pharaoh Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti, whose name meant “She who is beloved of At

    ashley cowie - 14/12/2022 - 23:59

  2. Peat Bog Yields Oldest Known Scottish Tartan Fabric

    ... Faded? Compare Them to This 6000-Year-Old Textile Found in Peru World’s Rarest Textile is Made From the Silk of One ...

    Nathan Falde - 28/03/2023 - 02:00

  3. Sea-Farers from the Levant: Do Ancient Inscriptions Rewrite History of the Americas? - Part 2

    ... taken to North America? The thirteen towers of Chankillo, Peru: ancient astronomical observation in the Americas ...

    William James Veall - 19/05/2015 - 03:50

  4. Stone Age Men Could Kill with One Swing of Their Club

    Did war exist in Neolithic times? There is some controversy surrounding this idea, however it is known that violence took place. Archaeologists debate on exactly how much this happened, the nature and the reasons for it, but the story of which weapons were used is beginning to become clearer. All it took was some experimental archaeology, a healthy 30-year old man, and a wooden club replica.

    Alicia McDermott - 09/12/2017 - 13:59

  5. The Tunnel of Eupalinos: One of the Greatest Engineering Achievements of the Classical World

    ... underground aqueduct of the ancient world Tipón, Peru and The Hydro Engineering Marvel of the Inca Aqueduct ...

    dhwty - 19/06/2016 - 14:50

  6. The Thirteen Legendary Treasures of Britain

    The ancient Greek writer Hesiod once wrote that there were five ages of mankind – the Golden Age, the Silver Age, the Bronze Age, the Heroic Age, and the Iron Age. Similarly, in Hinduism, there are four different epochs – the Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapar Yuga and Kali Yuga. In both Greek mythology and Hinduism, the ages preceding our present age is described as much more pleasant, with humanity experiencing deterioration over the ages.

    dhwty - 13/04/2015 - 00:50

  7. Details of First Historically Recorded Plague Pandemic Revealed by Ancient Genomes

    An international team of researchers have analysed human remains from 21 archaeological sites to learn more about the impact and evolution of the plague-causing bacterium Yersinia pestis during the first plague pandemic (541-750 AD).

    ancient origins - 04/06/2019 - 21:37

  8. 11,300 Year-Old Mini Göbekli Tepe Unearthed In Turkey

    ... History Megalithic Origins: Göbekli Tepe and Ancient Peru - The Same Architects? Four stelae were found at the ...

    ashley cowie - 01/11/2019 - 16:55

  9. In Ancient Mesopotamia, Sex among the Gods Shook Heaven and Earth

    ... involve trickery, deception and disguise. Sex Pottery of Peru: Moche Ceramics Shed Light on Ancient Sexuality Femme ...

    ancient-origins - 25/04/2018 - 01:48

  10. Hilda, A 2000-Year-Old Scottish Female Druid, Rises From The Grave

    ... which discusses “the 600-year-old Collagua people of Peru in South American who formed artificially elongated , ...

    ashley cowie - 15/08/2019 - 18:59

  11. From Pits to Flushes: The Strange History of Toilets (Video)

    Throughout history, human waste disposal has undergone a remarkable transformation. In ancient India, as early as 2500 BC, the Indus Valley showcased a rudimentary toilet and sewer system that was ahead of its time, with rooms dedicated to waste disposal. Egyptians, revered for their water conservation, repurposed bathwater for agriculture.

    Robbie Mitchell - 10/09/2023 - 17:02

  12. Was Tiahuanaco the Seat of the Mightiest Ancient Civilization in the Americas?

    ... to say that these are the oldest antiquities in all of Peru … I asked the natives if they went back to the time of ...

    Dr Massimo Bonasorte - 21/05/2018 - 19:12

  13. On the Trail of the Nephilim 1

    ... to the unspoiled evidence of this genetic manipulation- PERU-toppling perhaps the greatest cover-up in mankind's ...

    ancient-origins - 20/06/2020 - 18:36

  14. The Music of the Maya: Mysterious whistles Confound Experts

    ... in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Columbia, Ecuador and Peru, an indication that these regions may have belonged to ...

    dhwty - 28/02/2015 - 12:15

  15. Myrmidons: The Fiercely Loyal and Unstoppable ‘Antmen’ Army of Achilles

    ... Backwater Region of Greece Ancient Wari Culture of Peru Prevented Wars with Beer Parties The next morning, ...

    Caleb Strom - 31/07/2019 - 23:01

  16. Life and Death in the Andes: On the Trail of Bandits, Heroes, and Revolutionaries

    ... different from other cultures in South America? Why did Peru’s Shining Path leader Guzmán nearly succeed in his ...

    ancient-origins - 18/04/2020 - 18:40

  17. Feeding Stonehenge: Hearty Menu for Monument Builders Revealed - Barbeque Pork, Roast Beef, Yogurt and Cheeses

    Remnants of delicious barbeque-style feasts at a major Neolithic settlement in the UK have revealed that pork roasts, milk, yogurt and cheeses were on the menu for the prehistoric builders of Stonehenge. The wealth of foods brought in from afar show that the feasts had both ritual and social significance, and indicate that the builders weren’t slaves forced into work.

    lizleafloor - 14/10/2015 - 00:44

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    ancient-origins - 19/01/2016 - 16:00

  19. Earthquakes in Human History: The Far-Reaching Effects of Seismic Disruptions

    On November 1, 1755--All Saints' Day--a massive earthquake struck Europe's Iberian Peninsula and destroyed the city of Lisbon. Churches collapsed upon thousands of worshippers celebrating the holy day. Earthquakes in Human History tells the story of that calamity and other epic earthquakes. The authors, Jelle Zeilinga de Boer and Donald Theodore Sanders, recapture the power of their previous book, Volcanoes in Human History.

    ancient-origins - 13/01/2017 - 22:29

  20. Notre Dame de Paris: Survivor of 850 Years of Upheaval, Revolution, World Wars and Fire

    Notre Dame de Paris (which translates as ‘Our Lady of Paris’) is one of the best-known Gothic cathedrals in the world and among the most famous landmarks in France.

    dhwty - 20/04/2019 - 01:55

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