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1. World’s Oldest Funerary Fish Hooks Indicate Women Fished in Ancient Indonesia

   Fishing was an important part of life, and apparently death as well, in the Pleistocene on Indonesia's Alor Island, northwest of East Timor. The collection of fish hooks placed alongside the remains of a woman who lived there about 12,000 years ago are the oldest known fish hooks to be found as part of funerary goods in the world. They also show there were some similarities – and some argue connections - between people living in the oceanic region at that time.

   Alicia McDermott - 13/12/2017 - 13:56

2. Bringing an Ancient Japanese City to Life in an Immersive Virtual World

   ... the Civil War in the United States, the Crimean War in Russia, the creation of the Reich in Germany, and even the ...

   Robert DeFranco - 21/12/2022 - 13:54

3. The Armenian Alphabet, A Vision From God

   ... Armenian. The former was known also as ‘Armenian of Russia’, and is based on the dialects of Yerevan and ...

   dhwty - 22/04/2020 - 18:55

4. Dutch Mass Grave Mystery: Skeletons were British Soldiers

   In 2020 construction workers in the Netherlands made a gruesome discovery. While working in the city of Vianen they came across an enigmatic mass burial. Were the 82 skeletons victims of war, a plague, or something more sinister? Now archaeologists have an answer, but it’s not what they expected – the mass grave contained the remains of British soldiers.

   Ed Whelan - 13/05/2022 - 02:00

5. The Napoleonic Expedition to Egypt: The Path to Conquest and Glory – Part I

   ... French Revolutionary Army against a Coalition of Austria, Russia, Piedmont-Sardinia, and several Italian states. ...

   anand balaji - 01/10/2018 - 16:31

6. Kernavė, Where the Only King of Lithuania Was Crowned

   ... areas of what is now Lithuania, Belarus , and Western Russia. The Lithuanians built a town with fortifications here ...

   Ed Whelan - 25/11/2019 - 22:59

7. World Championship in Medieval Combat Unfolds Like a Ukrainian Game Of Thrones

   ... Full Contact Sword Combat during the Medieval combat in Russia. Source: Wranglerstar / YouTube Screenshot . By Ashley ...

   ashley cowie - 21/05/2019 - 14:04

8. Earliest known breast cancer identified in ancient Egyptian skeleton

   ... mummy of a woman in what is now the Republic of Altai, Russia. Her remains were excavated from a burial mound in ... one of the most significant of late 20 th century Russia. The woman had a primary tumor in the right breast and ...

   Mark Miller - 26/03/2015 - 20:45

9. Lupus In Fabula: The Wolf In The Story

   Lupus in fabula or perhaps more accurately in historia, given that historically the figure of the wolf is not marginal at all. The undisputed symbol of the forest, the wolf has always been strongly present in the collective imagination of all ancient civilizations.

   Maura Andreoni - 21/11/2019 - 13:58

10. 40,000-BC Ivory Pendant is the Oldest Eurasian Jewelry, Says Study

    A skillfully decorated mammoth ivory pendant found in Stajnia Cave in southern Poland in 2010 has been radiocarbon dated to approximately 40,000 BC, as is detailed in a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The ornate ivory pendant, which was decorated with a curved series of carefully placed puncture marks, it is the oldest example of decorative jewelry ever found in Eurasia.

    Nathan Falde - 25/11/2021 - 16:00

11. Latest Study Reveals Secret Chemical Recipe of Stradivarius Violins

    Antonio Stradivari, the legendary Italian luthier and craftsman, had the Midas’ touch for string instruments. It was a craft he (and one other luthier) perfected for the production of acoustically “perfect” violins, cellos, guitars, and harps that were also resistant to insects and fungus. The exceptional tonal performance and sound of Stradivarius violins have long been a source of fascination and wonder for music aficionados all over the world.

    Sahir - 23/08/2021 - 18:43

12. Scans Reveal Archangel Michael Tattoo on Mummy's Thigh

    ... Churches. Church of Archangel Michael in Yaroslavl, Russia. ( Public Domain ) Questions of Respect The  mummies ...

    Joanna Gillan - 09/12/2019 - 17:58

13. Wealth and Religion Tied through Time: Was Ancient Religious Morality Spurred by Affluence?

    Religion has become associated with having a focus on morality. But that wasn’t always the case, researchers say. Academics have long suspected that the modern world’s major religions were born of major spiritual movements which emerged in Eurasia about 2,500 years ago due to a population boom, and a subsequent need to create a moral order out of what could have been chaos in increasingly large communities.

    lizleafloor - 14/06/2015 - 00:12

14. 23,000-year-old statuette found in France adds to mysterious collection of 'Venus figurines'

    ... of which around 200 have been found throughout Europe and Russia, and 15 of those in France. This latest discovery is ...

    aprilholloway - 28/11/2014 - 11:49

15. The Enigma of Prehistoric Skulls with Bullet-Like Holes

    ... mystery. Thousands of miles away, along the Lena River in Russia, another ancient skull was discovered with the same ...

    aprilholloway - 08/01/2022 - 01:00

16. The Common Western Depiction of the Yeti is Wrong

    In the folklore of Nepal, the Yeti is an ape-like being that is taller than a human. It is said to live in the Himalayan region of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The people of that region use the names Yeti and Meh-Teh in their history and mythology surrounding this creature. Stories of the Yeti became known in Western popular culture in the 19th century, but they are much older than that.

    valdar - 12/10/2017 - 13:52

17. Mummified new-born baby protected in leather shroud for 1,500 years ago found in Altai Mountains

    ... unearthed near Arctic Mystery mummies uncovered in Russia have connections to Persia Archaeologists excavating ...

    ancient-origins - 26/08/2015 - 22:13

18. The Lost Knowledge of the Ancients: Were Humans the First? Part 5

    ... ( YouTube Screenshot ) The Paleontological Museum of Russia has a skull of an auroch which is supposed to be ...

    Sam Bostrom - 15/08/2017 - 13:58

19. Archaeologists in Britain Shocked to Find 25 Mesolithic Period Pits

    ... 10,000+ Artifacts, Including Mesolithic Tools, Found in Russia 10,000-Year-Old Mesolithic Burial Showed Special ...

    Nathan Falde - 04/07/2023 - 14:57

20. Gifts Across the Ages: When Did People Start Giving Birthday Presents?

    For every individual, their birthday is an important and very meaningful date. Whether you’re nine or 90, you can’t help but feel happy and elated on your special day, especially when your friends and family shower you with birthday presents. In today’s culture, the tradition of birthdays and giving presents is very important as it allows those closest to you to express their affection and respect for you by giving you special gifts. But when exactly did this tradition start? Did our ancestors observe the same “rituals”?

    Aleksa Vučković - 07/12/2023 - 17:59

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