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Pressenza
5 months ago
OMG science

Too Much Heat, Past and Present

Climate change and natural disasters have led to the extinction of advanced civilizations
The Mayan and Indus Valley civilizations both went extinct due to environmental degradation, deforestation, soil erosion, and climate change [ more ]
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Washington Post
1 week ago
OMG science

DNA reveals surprise about the children ancient Mayans chose to sacrifice

The research at Chichén Itzá challenges the belief that sacrificed individuals were mostly young women, revealing all-male infant burials and the significance of twins in Mayan mythology. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 week ago
OMG science

DNA uncovers the mystery of the children sacrificed by the Mayans in Chichen Itza

DNA analysis of human remains near Chichen Itza sheds light on Mayan sacrifices, revealing all children were boys aged 3-6, killed over five centuries. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 week ago
OMG science

DNA reveals surprise about the children ancient Mayans chose to sacrifice

The research at Chichén Itzá challenges the belief that sacrificed individuals were mostly young women, revealing all-male infant burials and the significance of twins in Mayan mythology. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 week ago
OMG science

DNA uncovers the mystery of the children sacrificed by the Mayans in Chichen Itza

DNA analysis of human remains near Chichen Itza sheds light on Mayan sacrifices, revealing all children were boys aged 3-6, killed over five centuries. [ more ]
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