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Based on the analysis of several hundred skeletons, a new genetic study revealed fascinating new information about how the society of the Avars was organized.
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Beyond their depiction as mere raiders, the Vikings emerged as a multifaceted society encompassing various facets of life. From around 790
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Researchers have finally unveiled the age-old mysteries surrounding a historic Islamic sword dubbed “Excalibur”, due to its position
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Britain's history is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of diverse cultures, a reality seemingly overlooked by proponents of nationalism and anti-immigration policies.
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There are undoubtedly millions of amazing artifacts from the ancient world that have served to shed light on the lives of our ancestors from many millennia ago.
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When the citizens of Rome ousted their last king in 509 BC, power was divided between the magistrates, the Senate, and the assemblies of the people.
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Caravaggio, the charismatic artist of the Baroque era, left an undeniable mark on the art world with his revolutionary chiaroscuro technique
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During a visit to his parents' recently renovated European home, a man made an unexpected discovery within one of the floor tiles
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Patolli, an ancient game of strategy and chance, once captivated the minds and hearts of Mesoamerica. It is one of the oldest games known in the Americas
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Longstanding beliefs about ancient technological and medical knowledge were placed under scrutiny when Paul T. Keyser's published an article in the 1990s
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