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Unique 4th-Century Fragment Of The Odyssey Found In Utrecht University Library
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – While working with old manuscripts in Utrecht University’s Special Collections, Dr Mark de Kreij, an assistant professor of Ancient Greek and Papyrology at the University, made a remarkable find. The scientist teaches Greek language and literature, and his research focuses on the history of the ancient book. Since 2021, he has focused his work on…
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Tricksters: Destroyers, Gamblers, Enigmatic Sages Who Delight In Bending Society And Laws Of Nature To Satisfy Their Own Whims
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Across ancient cultures worldwide, the trickster often appears as a divine being, a mortal, a spirit, or a creature caught between animal and human. Dwelling between the mortal and supernatural realms, this captivating, unpredictable figure is in the myths and folktales of most traditional societies. The trickster is defined by his ambiguous nature, but what…
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Excavation On The Banks Of The River Main: A 2,400-Year-Old Timber Structure Recovered
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – In March 2026, workers found wooden elements while constructing an overflow basin in Aschaffenburg, northwest Bavaria, Germany. Although the age of the remains was initially unclear, they were evidently part of a larger structure. A few weeks later, the team from the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation (BLfD) determined that the oak trees used in…
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Feud Between The Medici And The Borgia Families – What Caused The Renaissance Clash?
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Whether in ancient or modern times, family feuds have always occurred, and sometimes a small incident can ignite a fight that lasts for generations. The rivalry between the Medici and Borgia, two of the most powerful families of Renaissance Italy, was an interesting chapter in European history. These two families were enemies, but what caused…
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Why Troy Matters: Ancient Ruins Reflect Modern Realities
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Periods of prosperity can contain the roots of future collapse. In ancient Troy, ambition led to environmental strain long before modern industry. While today we associate environmental destruction with oil rigs, coal plants, or plastic waste, ancient societies also pushed their ecosystems to the limit. Pottery vessels are the most patient witnesses to life and…
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Medieval England: People Worked Closely Together With Cattle As Important Members Of The Workforce
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – As populations expanded in Medieval England, key changes occurred in the use of cattle and sheep to produce food and materials, according to a new study. During Medieval England, shifts in population and trade led people to change how they used animals for meat, milk, and farming. North Devon : Cattle Grazing by Lewis Clarke –CC…
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Human Evolution Vs Technology: Does The Rise Of Enhanced Humans Pose A Far Greater Threat Than Super-Intelligent AI?
Cynthia McKanzie – AncientPages.com – Artificial Intelligence is advancing rapidly and has become a major topic of conversation. As AI becomes a bigger part of our everyday lives, more people worry it could take over jobs that humans do. We are using technology more and more, even for simple tasks. In the past, people used tools to change the world…
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Heimdall: Genetic Link Between Gods And Humans – Once On A Journey – Do We Ever Know His Role Or Roles On This Planet?
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Interestingly, there are no cult memories of Heimdall being worshiped, and it is doubtful that any cult of Heimdall existed at all during the Viking Age. Apparently, he existed only in myths. It is possible that in much earlier periods he occupied a more significant place in the world of the gods, but nothing is…
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Celestial ‘Fashion’- Minoan And Mycenaean Rings Revealed To Be Of Extraterrestrial Origin
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – People have used meteoritic iron to make tools, jewelry, ritual items, and even magical objects throughout history. The Inuit in northern Greenland made knives and scrapers from the Cape York meteorites. In pre-Columbian America, some meteorites were buried in rituals or turned into jewelry. In Egypt, a meteoritic iron talisman was thought to protect camels…
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120 Ancient Inscriptions Honoring The Mysterious Goddess ‘The Lady’ Found In A Valencia Cave
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The recent archaeological campaign at Cova Dones in Millares (Valencia) may establish the site as the cave-sanctuary with the most known Latin inscriptions in both Hispania and the Roman Empire. Conducted in May and June 2026, the campaign documented at least 120 Latin inscriptions, primarily from the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, a significant increase from…
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