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Homo Erectus Adapted To Survive In Desert-Like Environments 1.2 Million Years Ago
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Homo erectus demonstrated the ability to adapt and thrive in desert-like environments as far back as 1.2 million years ago. Research published in Communications Earth & Environment indicates that their behavioral adaptations included consistently returning to specific rivers and ponds for freshwater over thousands of years and developing specialized tools. This adaptability potentially expanded their geographic…
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Britain’s Iron Age Society Focused Their Attention On Women Occupying Positions Of Power
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – An international team of geneticists, led by researchers from Trinity College Dublin and accompanied by archaeologists from Bournemouth University, found evidence that the structure of British Iron Age society centered around bonds of female-line descent. A female researcher, from above, excavating a Late Iron Age Durotriges burial at Winterborne Kingston. Copyright Bournemouth University. Women were…
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Archaeological Finds Shed New Light On The Paleo Diet Habits Of Ancient Hunter-Gatherers
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A recent archaeological study conducted along the Jordan River banks, south of northern Israel’s Hula Valley, provides new insights into the dietary habits of early humans, challenging traditional views on prehistoric diets. The research indicates that ancient hunter-gatherers heavily relied on plant foods, particularly starchy plants, as a primary energy source. Contrary to popular belief…
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Historical Enigma Of The Ancient Werewolf Ruler – What Powers Did He Possess?
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – He was undoubtedly a captivating figure who commanded admiration and respect across the ages. Alongside admiration, there was also fear due to his reputed supernatural abilities. His triumphant endeavors to achieve his goals have woven a legendary tale around him. He was an ancient ruler shrouded in myth and lore. Historical accounts suggest he possessed…
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Viking Cemetery In Lutomiersk And DNA May Solve The Mystery Of Norse Warriors In Central Poland
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A recent study has uncovered that the early medieval cemetery in Lutomiersk near Lódz in Poland served as a burial site for Norse warriors, as confirmed by genetic analyses of the remains. This research was carried out by anthropologists and geneticists from the University of Lódz. The discovery, recognized within the scientific community as “sensational,”…
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Young Boy Finds Unique Micro-Mosaic Cross Medallion In Jerusalem
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – During a class trip to the scenic area of Ein Karem in Jerusalem, Israel, 10-year-old Nehorai Nir made an intriguing discovery. As a student at Jerusalem’s Argentina Experimental High School in Kiryat Hayovel, Nehorai noticed something glimmering on the ground and decided to investigate further. This led to the finding of a magnificent and unique…
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Årsgång – Year Walk In The Forest – Mystical Journey To Gain Knowledge About The Future – An Ancient Swedish Ritual
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Can nature provide a person with answers about the future? People in ancient Sweden believed a walk in the forest could foretell future events. In Sweden, where nature plays an important role in daily life, it seemed logical to assume that omen-seekers could acquire knowledge of the following year by visiting the forest. However, one…
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Unique Glimpse Into The Secrets Of Mysterious Ancient Egyptian Manuscripts And Sacred Tablets Deliberately Hidden From The Outside World
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Hidden from the outside world for thousands of years, the box was safely guarded by men who were keepers of sacred ancient wisdom. On top of the box was a symbol of a powerful pharaoh. One explorer was permitted to view the box’s contents and discovered a precious ancient Egyptian manuscript written by a remarkable…
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Ancient Tradition And True Meaning Of Candy Canes
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Have you ever wondered what’s behind the ancient Christmas tradition and the true meaning of candy canes? Due to the J-shape, many people associate candy canes with the name Jesus, but that is wrong. The shape was meant to represent the crooks of the shepherds to whom the angel announced the first Nativity. The candy…
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Mysteries Of The Great Dismal Swamp – Unexplained Vanishings, Bewildering Encounters With Weird Beings, And Scary Legends
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – There is something truly captivating about swamps that piques your curiosity while simultaneously sending a delightful shiver down your spine. Perhaps it’s the hauntingly beautiful landscape or the enchanting tales woven around these mysterious places. Swamps have long been a source of fascination and wonder. The Great Dismal Swamp, nestled on Virginia’s southeastern border with North…
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