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fromAeon
1 week ago

How water-based clocks revolutionised the way we measure time | Aeon Videos

Ctesibius's innovations in water clock technology solved mechanical riddles, significantly improving the precision of timekeeping in ancient civilizations.
Philosophy
#archaeology
Arts
fromNature
4 months ago

Ancient puppets that smile or scowl hint at shared rituals

Clay figurines discovered atop a pyramid in El Salvador may have been significant in public ceremonies.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Two mummies reveal a human lineage lived in isolation in the Green Sahara 7,000 years ago

The Sahara was once a green landscape that supported diverse human life, as confirmed by genetic data from ancient remains.
London
fromMail Online
3 months ago

New discovery at Biblical site where David battled Goliath

A toddler discovered a rare 3,800-year-old scarab amulet while hiking in Israel, highlighting the significance of archaeology in understanding ancient civilizations.
London politics
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

How Civilizations Built on Top of Each Other: Discover What Lies Beneath Rome, Troy & Other Cities

Lost ancient cities often exist underground, revealing layered histories as civilizations build upon one another.
Archaeological digs reveal how urban environments have been repeatedly rebuilt over time due to disasters.
London
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Archaeologists discover 'unique find' that may lead to ruins of ancient, long-lost civilization

Archaeologists have likely discovered the lost capital of Lyncus, a crucial city in the history of Ancient Macedonia.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

New Egyptian Giza pyramid bombshell 'reshapes history'

A newly proposed age for the Giza pyramids suggests they may be 38,000 years old, reshaping our understanding of ancient civilizations.
Arts
fromNature
4 months ago

Ancient puppets that smile or scowl hint at shared rituals

Clay figurines discovered atop a pyramid in El Salvador may have been significant in public ceremonies.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Two mummies reveal a human lineage lived in isolation in the Green Sahara 7,000 years ago

The Sahara was once a green landscape that supported diverse human life, as confirmed by genetic data from ancient remains.
London
fromMail Online
3 months ago

New discovery at Biblical site where David battled Goliath

A toddler discovered a rare 3,800-year-old scarab amulet while hiking in Israel, highlighting the significance of archaeology in understanding ancient civilizations.
London politics
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

How Civilizations Built on Top of Each Other: Discover What Lies Beneath Rome, Troy & Other Cities

Lost ancient cities often exist underground, revealing layered histories as civilizations build upon one another.
Archaeological digs reveal how urban environments have been repeatedly rebuilt over time due to disasters.
London
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Archaeologists discover 'unique find' that may lead to ruins of ancient, long-lost civilization

Archaeologists have likely discovered the lost capital of Lyncus, a crucial city in the history of Ancient Macedonia.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

New Egyptian Giza pyramid bombshell 'reshapes history'

A newly proposed age for the Giza pyramids suggests they may be 38,000 years old, reshaping our understanding of ancient civilizations.
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fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art and Saudi Arabia strike deal to collaborate on exhibitions, conservation and more

"Over the past two years, our curatorial and conservation teams have been collaborating with their counterparts in AlUla on a plan to research and study recently discovered statues at the site of Dadan in AlUla," Robinson said in a statement.
US news
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

'Sacred' pyramid in Amazon rainforest may be tallest ancient structure

Cerro El Cono may be the largest pyramid ever built, according to local legends and its unique geological features.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

What Was The First Candy In History? The Ancient Origins Unraveled - Tasting Table

Historians point to a Mesolithic painting in a rock cave in Spain, dated back over 8,000 years, depicting foragers collecting honeycombs from a bees' nest.
Food & drink
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
3 months ago

Views of the Afterlife in Roman Tombstone Inscriptions

"Non fui, fui, non sum, non curo" captures the Epicurean belief in focusing on life's pleasures without fear of the afterlife, reflecting a pragmatic view of existence.
History
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Mysterious 'complex' near Egypt's Great Pyramid spotted on Google Maps

The site south of Giza has ignited theories of a hidden 'Stargate', with Google users speculating it's a modern military facility instead of an ancient site.
Gadgets
Europe news
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Incredible map reveals how white skin evolved in Europe

Darker skin tones were predominant in Europe for 96% of its history, with light complexions being a recent development.
OMG science
fromNature
5 months ago

Asteroid Bennu contains building blocks of life

Bennu's organic compounds suggest key insights into the origins of life and solar system chemistry.
Maize agriculture may have enabled the development of a complex ancient civilization in South America.
The DeepSeek AI model has generated excitement and concerns about globalization in AI technology.
fromtime.com
6 months ago

What to Know About the Winter Solstice

The winter solstice signifies the Northern Hemisphere's shortest day and the longest night, leading to wonderful opportunities for holiday lights and warm blankets.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Any ice-age telepaths out there? Please explain why Netflix is revisiting Ancient Apocalypse | Catherine Bennett

The highly anticipated second season of Hancock's Ancient Apocalypse, set to launch on Netflix, merges Graham Hancock's theories with unexpected star power, namely Keanu Reeves.
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fromFuncheap
10 months ago

"Math Quest" For Kids (Salesforce Park)

The Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) and Engaging Math Circles invite you to an ancient math journey that explores number systems from various ancient civilizations, providing an interactive and educational experience for children and families.
San Francisco
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