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6,800-Year-Old Skeleton Unearthed in Germany, Offering New Insight into Neolithic Age
ARTnews· 19 hours agoArchaeologists believe the skeleton belonged to an aged leader—something like an ancient mayor—a...
Animals self-medicate with plants − behavior people have observed and emulated for millennia
The Conversation· 5 days agoWhen a wild orangutan in Sumatra recently suffered a facial wound, apparently after fighting with another male, he did something that caught the attention of the scientists observing him. Over ...
From Republic to Empire: The Story of the Roman Denarius, Part I
Coinweek· 6 days agoWhat is the Roman denarius and where did it come from? The early years of the Second Punic War (218–202 BCE) were disastrous for Rome. The Carthaginian general Hannibal ravaged ...
Marines Battle-Tested a Mysterious Suit of Armor From 3,500 Years Ago
ScienceAlert via Yahoo News· 3 days ago"This may also help shed much-needed light on one of history's most frightful turning points: the...
Sri Lanka’s Popularity Is Surging With Travelers. Here’s Where To Go
Forbes· 2 days agoFor centuries, Sri Lanka has been popular with foreign travelers. Around 300BC, at the time of...
Ancient 3,500-year-old Mycenaean armor tested in epic combat simulation shows Homer’s Iliad wasn’t...
MSN News· 7 days agoThe Bronze Age Mycenaeans were an ancient civilization from the Greek mainland known for their impressive architecture, rich culture, and mysterious decline. Perhaps most famously, the Mycenaeans ...
New Research Reveals That Ancient Greek Armor Was Much More Effective in Battle Than Previously...
SciTechDaily· 2 days agoRecent research indicates that a 3,500-year-old Mycenaean armor, once thought to be ceremonial, was also practical for battle, reshaping our understanding of Late Bronze Age warfare and its ...