An archaeological study has determined that cowrie-shell artifacts found throughout the Mariana Islands were octopus lures and that …
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During the Ming Dynasty, a scholar sat for the Imperial examination and won the coveted prize of ‘Champion’. …
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Can we actually read with our fingers? Can we communicate with the spirit world? The short answer is: …
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HealthFeatured
Protect the Body During the ‘Dog Days’ of Summer With 3 Special Foods
by Emma Luby Emma LuTo the ancient Greeks and Romans, the “dog days” usually occurred around the time the star Sirius appeared …
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MysteriesFeatured
Has a Fox Demon Spirit Been Released After Japan’s Mythic ‘Killing Stone’ Split in Half?
Japan’s 1,000-year-old “Killing Stone,” which is said to contain an ancient demon, has cracked open. This mysterious ancient …
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SpaceFeatured
Machine Learning ‘Phones Home’ for Famous ‘Black Beauty’ Martian Meteorite
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesUsing a multidisciplinary approach involving a machine learning algorithm, the new research – published in Nature Communications – identified the …
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The framing of Monk Jingman In ancient China, under the reign of Queen Wu Zetian during the Tang …
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ArchaeologyFeatured
Human Bones Used for Making Pendants in the Stone Age
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn the Stone Age, pendants with potent symbolism were made from animal teeth and bones, adorning clothes or …
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In July 2018, a discovery was made of the first human ear surgery. The skull was pieced together …
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There is an ancient Chinese saying: “Gods see all your evil thoughts.” In July of a specific lunar …