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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - As the ice melts, archaeologists continue to make fascinating discoveries that shed light on the ancient past. This year, unusually low snow levels in
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AncientPages.com - Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows that can’t be opened. And when the power goes
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Rapa Nui, also known as Te Pito o Te Henua (the navel of the world) or Easter Island, is one of the most
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The story of Medusa is well-known to Greek mythology students, with various versions of the myth existing. Medusa was one of three Gorgons, fearsome
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - In a significant discovery near Kumluca, Antalya, in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Turkey, underwater archaeologists have retrieved
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Recent groundbreaking research reveals that teens from the Ice Age, approximately 25,000 years ago, experienced puberty stages akin to those of contemporary teenagers.
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Over the years, numerous intriguing and valuable Viking Age artifacts have been discovered worldwide. Some of these finds are well-known and displayed in
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Traditionally, Japanese folklore is rich in various weird creatures, commonly known as ‘yokai.’ All are fascinating, and each has its own style. Many
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Until recently, there was no evidence the Clovis people had settled the Great Lakes region. They appeared in North America about 13, 000
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A fossilized Neanderthal discovered in a cave system in the Rhône Valley, France, represents an ancient and previously undescribed lineage. This lineage diverged
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Early and Middle Neolithic Pitted Ware Culture (PWC), dating from 3500 to 2300 B.C.E., migrated from the East and settled in modern-day Scandinavia.
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Several intriguing archaeological discoveries from Virginia challenge our historical knowledge of who was present in this region in ancient times. Have we encountered
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Imagine that you find a small burning lamp hidden deep in an ancient vault. This mysterious lamp, which is in perfect preservation, has burned
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists present compelling evidence challenging the long-held theory of a violent Steppe invasion in the Iberian Peninsula. Their findings suggest a more nuanced understanding
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Since the catastrophic pandemics of the Middle Ages, one disease has almost proverbially symbolized contagion and death: the plague. It is now established
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - After months of examination, two University of Colorado Boulder scholars deciphered significant new fragments of works by Greek tragedian Euripides. In November 2022, Basem
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Like many ancient civilizations, the ancient Maya profoundly appreciated board games. Recent excavations in Mexico by archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - For those with an adventurous spirit, visiting this location in London may be interesting. However, individuals with a more cautious disposition might find
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The ancient Masada stronghold is situated on an isolated rock plateau at the western end of the Judean Desert, near the Dead Sea's
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Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – A new study reports a new species of sauropod dinosaur that lived in Cuenca, Spain, 75 million years ago: Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra. General
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AncientPages.com - In 1534, King Henry VIII infamously broke away from the Catholic Church, becoming the head of the Church of England. Following this, two lesser-known acts were
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Norse Sagas offer entertainment and historical insight. These narratives, predominantly recorded in the 13th century, provide detailed accounts of early Viking expeditions,
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The archaeological excavation at the Burghead fort in Moray has yielded a significant discovery: a Pictish ring with an intricate setting. This find
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The village of Drumelzier has long been associated with the legendary figure of Merlin, purportedly imprisoned, killed, and interred near the banks of the
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - St. Elmo's Fire is a fascinating atmospheric phenomenon that has been observed by sailors for centuries. This natural occurrence is characterized by a
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - During a review of historical documents and journals, an intriguing discovery was made that remains unresolved. In Arkansas, a school teacher encountered a
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Our knowledge about Ullikummi and Kumarbi is derived entirely from extant Hittite texts and mythological records. These texts are called the Kumarbi Cycle, which
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AncientPages.com - When we read about the lives of people from the ancient past, we naturally want to know what they looked like. But how do we find this
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A significant archaeological discovery has been made near the Temple Mount's Southern Wall, specifically within the Davidson Archaeological Garden in Jerusalem, Israel. This
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Reconstructing early human colonization of Mediterranean islands is challenging due to limited archaeological evidence. However, a recent study conducted by researchers from the
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When you go to bed at night or head to work in the morning, do you ever think about what lies beneath your
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AncientPages.com - According to the World Health Organization, about 280 million people worldwide have depression and about one billion have a mental health problem of any kind. People
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Two Roman-era vaulted tombs, dating back at least 1,700 years, have been discovered in Ashkelon, Israel. These tombs feature exceptional wall paintings, which are
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A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com - "On the Isle of Man, the prevailing belief was that the fairies represented the souls of those who died long ago, possibly before the Biblical
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Paleontology
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – Theropod dinosaurs are a crucial group that includes famous predators like Tyrannosaurus, Allosaurus, and modern birds. Various theropod species existed during the
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Vikings
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A recent study has challenged the long-held assumption that rates of violence in Viking Age Norway and Denmark were comparable. The research, published
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The archaeological excavations at Molkenmarkt in Berlin, Germany, have yielded a fascinating discovery. The Berlin State Office for Monument Preservation unearthed a short sword,
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The Menga Dolmen, situated in Antequera, Málaga, Spain, has long been a subject of scientific inquiry due to its remarkable size and antiquity among
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AncientPages.com - Ancient Greek philosophers used paradoxes for all sorts of reasons, from sharpening their dialectical skills and showing philosophical opponents were talking nonsense to serious philosophical inquiry
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The field of archaeology frequently presents unexpected discoveries and remarkable findings. Occasionally, researchers encounter perplexing ancient artifacts that appear chronologically or geographically misplaced.
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Mortuary and funerary houses have been prevalent across various historical periods and geographical locations. These structures have been identified in diverse contexts, including
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Cedar is considered the most sacred tree in Native American beliefs. Cedar holds significant importance in Native American traditions as a ceremonial plant.
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