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Vikings
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Historical studies of Icelandic Sagas reveal Vikings had dark humor and joked even during deadly battles. It was a mixture of sarcasm, irony, and
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AncientPages.com - Pottery was largely unknown in Australia before the recent past, despite well-known pottery traditions in nearby Papua New Guinea and the islands of the western Pacific.
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Roman prisons were an integral part of the ancient justice system, characterized by harsh conditions designed to extract confessions from inmates. These facilities
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A new study challenges the long-held belief that an ancient Syrian building was a domestic "house church." Since its discovery by modern researchers a
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Ellen Lloyd—AncientPages.com—Archaeological discoveries occasionally provide evidence supporting ancient legends, generating significant interest among researchers and the public alike. While infrequent, this occurrence highlights the potential historical basis of
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The year was 395, and Alaric had just become the King of the Visigoths. A few days later, he had a strange dream
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AncientPages.com - A valley of lost cities has been discovered in the Ecuadorian Amazon. When you hear of such a discovery you might think of archaeologists with chisels and
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Recent research conducted by Curtin University has revealed that the monumental six-tonne Altar Stone at Stonehenge, previously thought to have originated in Wales,
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In a surprising discovery off the California coast, two divers encountered a series of small objects initially mistaken for rocks on the seafloor.
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Forsa Ring, also known as Forsaringen in Swedish, is an iron artifact originating from Hälsingland, Sweden, dating back to the 9th or 10th
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A new study from the Australian National University (ANU) reveals that an unexplored area in Spain's Southern Pyrenees foothills is providing insights into
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have made a significant discovery in the Archaeological Zone of Cobá, Quintana Roo,
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - For over a century, the British Museum has housed four ancient clay tablets discovered in the region now known as Iraq. Recently, two
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The early history of Ireland is a fascinating subject, rich with intriguing details and mysteries. Long before the arrival of the Celts, Ireland
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AncientPages.com - In the deep human past, highly skilled seafarers made daring crossings from Asia to the Pacific Islands. It was a migration of global importance that shaped the
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Recent archaeological excavations conducted at the Archaeological Park of Selinunte have yielded significant findings. Thanks to the latest field works, archaeologists found new buildings
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A remarkable archaeological discovery has been made in Kazakhstan. During a routine inspection as part of the preventive Orman campaign in the Sandyktau district,
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - An intriguing man-made underground structure has been discovered in New England, presenting a fascinating archaeological puzzle. This subterranean construction, found by chance, appears
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A team of researchers, led by a University of Michigan archaeologist, has made a significant discovery during excavations in the ancient Greek city
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The Spanish galleon San José, a vessel of significant historical and monetary value, was sunk by the British navy in 1708 near Cartagena,
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - In 1935, the Metropolitan Museum of New York conducted a significant archaeological expedition in Egypt. The team excavated the tomb of Senmut, a prominent
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Artifacts
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The historical narrative of ancient Norway is predominantly associated with Viking culture. However, recent archaeological discoveries have presented evidence suggesting that our ancestors
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Grave Creek Mound (also known as the Mammoth Mound) is located in Moundsville, West Virginia. It is one of the most curious
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News
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Alamo, a significant landmark in Texas history, houses numerous historical artifacts from its eventful past. One notable item in its collection is
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - According to expert analysis, the archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe in southern Turkey, dating back approximately 12,000 years, has yielded evidence of what
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Archaeology
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – A new study co-authored by Griffith University reports the discovery of extremely rare early human fossils from the Indonesian island of Flores, including
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Discovering unusual artifacts in New Mexico highlights children's unique perspective on archaeological finds. A young explorer uncovered two intriguing objects while investigating ancient
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Myths & Legends
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Michabo (Michabou) was the Great Spirit of the Algoquins of - a group of North American Indian peoples who lived in the past
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Bulgaria's rich history spans approximately 6,000 years, during which numerous influential civilizations and empires have left their mark on the region. This diverse
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A recent scientific study has proposed a novel hypothesis regarding the construction methodology of the Pyramid of Djoser, Egypt's oldest pyramidal structure. The
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeological exploration of the submerged city of Baiae in the Gulf of Naples, Italy, has yielded a significant discovery on the seabed. The Roman
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AncientPages.com - We have no written evidence about how people lived in Europe during the Bronze Age (2300–800 BCE), so archaeologists piece together their world from the artefacts
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Evolution
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – A new species of fossil snake unearthed in Wyoming is rewriting our understanding of snake evolution. The fossilized skeleton of the newly
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AncientPages.com - The first recorded victor at the Olympics was Coroebus of Elis. A cook by profession, Coroebus won the event called the “stadion” – a footrace of just
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists excavating near the central Bohemian town of Kutná Hora in the Czech Republic have unearthed an extremely well-preserved Neolithic settlement. The settlement
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - An intriguing stone structure in Newport, Rhode Island, has been the subject of much controversy and debate. Standing in the city's heart, there is
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary tale that has puzzled even the most knowledgeable Rosicrucians for centuries. This isn't just another mystery;
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The discovery of a settlement approximately 100 meters from the Israeli coastline has yielded significant archaeological findings. This site, dating back more than
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The Bronze Age hoard found in Rosemarkie, Highland, Scotland, is a significant archaeological find that offers valuable insights into prehistoric life. It was
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Neolithic site of Çemka Höyük, situated in the Upper Tigris Basin in Turkey, has yielded a significant archaeological discovery. Excavating at this location,
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AncientPages.com - Sometime around 100 AD, the Roman lawyer and aristocrat Pliny sent a letter to his third wife, Calpurnia – who was staying in a different part
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In a remote area straddling the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, a peculiar phenomenon has long puzzled scientists and locals alike. This
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