An international team of researchers has now discovered that Neanderthals had a presence in Europe around 430,000 years …
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Environment
Ancient Tree Points to a Turning Point in Earth’s History 42,000 Years Ago
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAn ancient tree shows the temporary breakdown of Earth’s magnetic field 42,000 years ago that sparked major climate …
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The Vase of Virtue and the Divine Lamp are two different artifacts, each guiding different pathways to riches …
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Relationships
Gratitude and Obligation: How Couples Stayed Together for Life in Ancient Times
by Emma Luby Emma LuMarried life has many kinds of ups and downs for a couple, as well as many joys and …
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The history of the Caribbean’s original islanders comes into sharper focus in a new Nature study that combines …
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Arts
Inks Containing Lead Likely Used as Drier on Ancient Egyptian Papyri
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAnalyzing 12 ancient Egyptian papyri fragments with X-ray microscopy, University of Copenhagen researchers were surprised to find previously …
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Space
Ancient Zircon Minerals From Mars Reveal Its Elusive Internal Structure
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe uranium-bearing mineral zircon is an abundant constituent of Earth’s continental crust, providing information about the age and …
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Over the course of thousands of years, China has seen the development of numerous art forms. Some of …
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A global study of ancient dog DNA, led by scientists at the Francis Crick Institute, University of Oxford, …
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The Three Character Classic is one of the key traditional texts from Chinese culture that is believed to …