The Many Stories of Ariadne’s Life and Love
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by MartiniF
11h ago
One of the largest Bronze Age archaeological sites in Crete is the palace ruins at Knossos. The passageways have an elaborate layout and one can still see murals that show a sport in which men would jump over bulls.  Read more Section:  News Premium Preview Read Later  ..read more
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Mythical Ancient Emperors Who Fought Over the Birth of China
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by Veronica Parkes
13h ago
In Zhengzhou, China, stands a monumental testament to antiquity: a towering sculpture, reaching a staggering 106 meters (348 ft) in height.  Read more Section:  News Human Origins Religions Myths & Legends Asia Read Later  ..read more
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Stone, Water, and Elephants: Survival Secrets of Early Humans
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by ancient-origins
13h ago
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University have uncovered the mystery surrounding extensive Paleolithic stone quarrying and tool-making sites:  Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology News History & Archaeology Read Later  ..read more
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What Are the Contributions of the Olmecs to the World? (Video)
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by Robbie Mitchell
15h ago
The Olmecs, an ancient Mesoamerican civilization predating the Aztecs and Mayas, left a profound mark on history despite the mysteries surrounding their origins and disappearance. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Americas Videos History Famous People Read Later  ..read more
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The 2,000-year-old Hallaton Helmet Is Reborn in Beautiful Reproduction
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by Sahir
18h ago
A Roman cavalry helmet, initially called a ‘rusty bucket’ has been replicated to show its former glory, 23 years after the original was found in a field in Leicestershire, England.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology News History & Archaeology Read Later  ..read more
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Pangu: Mythological Insights into the Chinese Creation Story
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by beth
20h ago
Pangu is a prominent figure in Chinese creation mythology. To this day, the Zhuang people sing a traditional song about Pangu creating the heavens and Earth.  Read more Section:  News Human Origins Folklore Ancient Places Asia Read Later  ..read more
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Anatolia: A Cradle of History and Rich Culture (Video)
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by Robbie Mitchell
2d ago
Anatolia, nestled between the continents of Europe and Asia, is a veritable treasure trove of ancient civilizations and cultural heritage. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Asia Videos History Read Later  ..read more
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Why Did Modern Humans Replace the Neanderthals?
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by ancient-origins
2d ago
Why did humans take over the world while our closest relatives, the Neanderthals, became extinct? It’s possible we were just smarter, but there’s surprisingly little evidence that’s true. Read more Section:  News Evolution & Human Origins Read Later  ..read more
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Where the Garden of Eden Actually Could Have Been (Video)
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by Robbie Mitchell
2d ago
The quest for the Garden of Eden, a mythical paradise mentioned in religious texts, leads us through a labyrinth of historical clues and archaeological findings. Read more Section:  News Human Origins Religions Videos Read Later  ..read more
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Burials in Azerbaijan Point to the Existence of Mythical Amazonian Women!
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by Sahir
2d ago
The legendary Amazons of ancient Greece emerged in classical literature around 3,000 years ago, notably mentioned in the 8th century BC in the Iliad. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Myths & Legends Europe Read Later  ..read more
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