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  • If stories of King Arthur and his knights are based on real people, their DNA markers should still be with us today. Does family heraldry and the biography of a 6th century saint lead to the King Arthur gene?

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    Has the King Arthur Gene Been Traced?

    Has the King Arthur Gene Been Traced?

    If stories of King Arthur and his knights are based on real people their DNA markers should still be with us today. New DNA research has perhaps …

  • Did #Cleopatra truly commit suicide, or is there more to the story of her tragic end? What was the true cause of Cleopatra’s #death? Explore the conflicting narratives which still puzzle historians 2,000 years after her demise.

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    The Enigma of Cleopatra's Death: Was it Suicide or Murder?

    The Enigma of Cleopatra's Death: Was it Suicide or Murder?

    Accepted historical accounts claim that Cleopatra, the last active pharaoh of ancient Egypt, committed suicide. Cleopatra assumed the throne of Egypt …

  • Sumer and its cities were the first firm foundations of human progress. The #ancient #Sumerians were an impressive civilization where the world’s first calendar, agriculture, plows, and divine brews shaped the course of #history.

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    15 Fascinating Facts About The Sumerians

    15 Fascinating Facts About The Sumerians

    The ancient civilization of Sumer never ceases to captivate and intrigue. Scholars and historians are constantly busy uncovering new details and …

  • Archaeologists unearth awesome artifacts in Saqqara excavations! Ancient Egyptian necropolis contains animal embalming workshops, human tombs, and intricate hieroglyphs. #EgyptianArchaeology #AncientWonders #SaqqaraExcavation

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    Tombs, Treasures, and Animal Mummies Unearthed in Saqqara Necropolis

    Tombs, Treasures, and Animal Mummies Unearthed in Saqqara Necropolis

    Archaeologists in Egypt have announced the completion of their 6th excavation season at the Saqqara necropolis. Not only did they find human tombs …