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Science
NASA eyes giant ‘meteorite’ crater beneath Greenland’s ice
Fox News - James Rogers
NASA scientists have spotted a giant crater beneath Greenland’s ice that may be the result of a massive meteorite smashing into the Earth. The crater, which is just over 22 miles wide, would be one of
How the chili spread from its South American home and spiced up world cuisine - TIME's Summer Journey - TIME
TIME
In 1492, when Christopher Columbus set off from Spain to find a westward route to Asia, he was looking to secure Europe's kitchen, not change it. Europeans had used black pepper as a medicinal aid and
British Museum
Peace Scene of the Standard of Ur
ancient.eu
Illustration by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin published on 14 April 2018 About the Author Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of …
Archaeology
New Analyses Reveal Humanity's More Than 10,000-Year History With Dogs
Forbes - David Anderson
Ten thousand years ago, along the lower Illinois River, the air would have been full of yips and barks as dogs danced about the feet of early indigenous Americans. With new findings, published this month
Digital Marketing
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An innovative, forward-thinking marketing campaign that utilizes a range of channels and mediums has the power to attract audiences to a brand and …
World News
France declares day marking 'Armenian genocide'
DW News - DW English
France has declared a national day of commemoration to remember the 1915 Armenian genocide. The announcement is set to provoke an angry response from …
Knights Templar
10 Reasons the Knights Templar Were History's Fiercest Fighters
history.com - By Livia Gershon
After Christian forces conquered Jerusalem in 1099, Europeans began making pilgrimages to the Holy Lands by the droves. On the way, they were often …
Caucasus
Ancient human genome-wide data from a 3000-year interval in the Caucasus corresponds with eco-geographic regions
nature.com
Abstract Archaeogenetic studies have described the formation of Eurasian ‘steppe ancestry’ as a mixture of Eastern and Caucasus hunter-gatherers. …
Culture (UK)
Leonardo da Vinci: 500 years after his death his genius shines as bright as ever
The Conversation UK - Gabriele Neher
Old masters rarely come more venerable (and venerated) and instantly recognisable than Leonardo da Vinci. But to think of Leonardo as an Old Master – …
Palace of Versailles
Fascinating Animations Show How the Palace of Versailles Evolved Over 400 Years
My Modern Met - Kelly Richman-Abdou
Did you know that France is currently the most visited country in the world? Though impressive, this accolade is hardly surprising. Boasting countless cultural institutions and hoards of historic landmarks,
Science
Mysterious human relatives moved into ‘penthouse’ Siberian cave 100,000 years earlier than thought
sciencemag.org - Ann Gibbons
With its light-filled main gallery and sweeping views of the Altai Mountains of southern Russia, Denisova Cave was a Stone Age version of a Manhattan …
Archaeology
Archaeologists Find New Way to Determine Sex of Cremated Individuals
pbs.org - Katherine J. Wu
Archaeologists figured out how to determine sex from ancient, cremated bones. It may help forensic scientists identify modern wildfire victims. So …
Culture
Archaeologists puzzle over mystery woman in early Christian cemetery
National Geographic - Marjan Žiberna
Culture & History Buried beside a stunning blue glass drinking bowl, the woman may have been the first interred at the Roman site, with others eager to be near her in the afterlife. 3 Minute Read When
Cave Paintings
Cave paintings reveal ancient Europeans’ knowledge of the stars
sciencefocus.com - Jason Goodyer
Ancient people across Europe might have known more about the stars than we give them credit for, according to a new analysis of cave art from the …
Lifestyle (UK)
Why were medieval people so bad at drawing?
The Guardian - Guardian Staff
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts Why were medieval people so bad at drawing? For
Russia
Who Were the 27,000 Victims of Russia’s Worst Holocaust-era Crime?
codastory.com - Polina Efimova and Katerina Patin
From there, people were separated into two groups. Families were loaded onto tarmac-covered trucks and driven towards Zmievskaya Balka, the Snake …
Military History
The unbelievable story of a Japanese soldier who hid in a jungle cave for 27 years until he was found in 1972
Business Insider - Caitlin Foster
Shoichi Yokoi was 26 when he was drafted into the Japanese Army in 1941. At the time, soldiers were taught that surrender was the worst possible fate for a soldier — so when US forces invaded Japanese-occupied
Immune System
Alexander the Great Died Mysteriously at 32. Now We May Know Why
history.com - By Sarah Pruitt
When Alexander the Great died in Babylon in 323 B.C., his body didn’t begin to show signs of decomposition for a full six days, according to …
Human Rights
'Women of the Gulag' Shortlisted for Oscar Nomination
themoscowtimes.com
Why isn't the Russian film industry happy? It's complicated. Getting history on film: interviewing one of the camp survivors. Courtesy of "Women of the …
Water Lightning: The Mysterious Polynesian Navigation Method Known as 'Te Lapa' - 'The Flashing'
dailygrail.com - Greg
If you’ve got a globe of the Earth in your house, turn it so that the Tuamoto Archipelago in Polynesia is at the centre of your view – and you’ll …
State of Science: Ancient DNA Starts Answering Archaeology's Big Questions
discovermagazine.com
2018 was a blockbuster year for genomes in archaeology. Researchers reported ancient DNA (aDNA) from over 1,400 human remains, more than doubling the …
The most horrid floods in Hungarian history
dailynewshungary.com - Kitti Erdő-Bonyár
The Danube is the second biggest river in Europe, and the possibility of floods still poses a threat today. In the 19th century, hundreds of people …
The Commerce of the German Alpine Passes During the Early Middle Ages
medievalists.net - Medievalists.net
In addition to the inability of the manor to be self-sufficient, the human desire for luxuries, foreign goods, such as fine clothing, highly …
Scientists Have Discovered A Mummy In Madrid Who Was Once The Great Egyptian Pharaoh Ptolemy II’s Eye Doctor
The Inquisitr - Kristine Moore
After conducting a tomography analysis of a mummy in Madrid’s National Archaeology Museum, scientists discovered that it belonged to the personal …
Ancient Humans Had Sex With More Than Just Neanderthals, Scientists Find
ScienceAlert - BEN GUARINO, THE WASHINGTON POST
We rarely portray Neanderthals, our close relatives, as telegenic. Museum exhibits give them wild tangles of hair, and Hollywood reduces them to …
The rise and fall of the Inca Empire is recorded in llama poop
nhm.ac.uk - Josh Davis
The number of microorganisms linked with llama droppings gives clues about the Inca.
How Did the World's First Empire Collapse?
realclearscience.com - Vasile Ersek
Gol-e-Zard Cave lies in the shadow of Mount Damavand, which at more than 5,000 metres dominates the landscape of northern Iran. In this cave, …
Ice from the Alps reveals Europeans ditched gold for silver in AD 660
newscientist.com - Michael Marshall
Ice in the Swiss Alps began to be contaminated with lead between AD 640 and 660. That suggests Europeans had begun producing large quantities of …
Archaeologists Have Unearthed An Ancient Irrigation System Along The Silk Road Corridor In China
The Inquisitr - Kristine Moore
At the base of the Tian Shan Mountains in China, archaeologists have discovered an irrigation system situated along what was once the Silk …