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“No other site in the Aegean period has such a range of imports,” – Antonis Kotsonas, … Brand New Treasures of Knossos Uncovered, Smashing Thera TheoryRead more
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Today, we have thousands of breakfast options available on our grocery store shelves. There’s a million … How Breakfast Cereal Changed the WorldRead more
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“Nothing is safe from Roman pride and arrogance. They will deface the sacred and will deflower … History’s Badasses: BoudicaRead more
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DEAD SEA, ISRAEL – In a surprising turn of events, new fragments of text have … Israeli Authorities Launch New Investigation of Judean Desert CavesRead more
Earliest-Known Cooking Vessels In the World Found in Lybia
Many experts say: cooking is what makes us human. Last week, archaeologists may have found the … Earliest-Known Cooking Vessels In the World Found in LybiaRead more
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The common rule of thumb from leading health experts is to get a full seven-to-nine hours … 4 Historical Geniuses Who Didn’t Sleep (And One Who Did!)Read more
Mysticism and Supersition: Inside the Iconic Delphic Oracle
Almost everyone has heard of the famous Delphic Oracle. Whether it was from a school textbook, … Mysticism and Supersition: Inside the Iconic Delphic OracleRead more
Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2016
2016 has been quite a year, what with the American presidency changing hands, Brexit, David Bowie’s … Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2016Read more
The Christmas Truce of 1914
In December of 1914, bitter battles were fought in the trenches along the western front of … The Christmas Truce of 1914Read more