HISTORY
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The Elite Class That Inhabited Seddin, Germany, During The Bronze Age Were Travellers And Originated From Elsewhere
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Recent research provides compelling evidence that many individuals buried in Seddin, Germany, during the Bronze Age were not native to the region but originated from elsewhere. Image source Although archaeologists had already discovered artefacts from various parts of Europe around Seddin, this groundbreaking study now confirms that people themselves travelled and established roots in Seddin. This…
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Ancient DNA Unveils How Slavs Transformed Europe
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Historians have long debated the origins and spread of Slavic material culture and language, questioning whether it was due to a mass migration, the gradual assimilation of local populations, or a combination of both. The evidence has been sparse, particularly in the early centuries when cremation practices hindered DNA studies and archaeological findings were limited. However,…
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Seshat: Goddess of Astronomy Aligned Sacred Monuments To The Stars Long Before Imhotep
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Known for her extensive knowledge of astronomy, the Lady of the Stars, the goddess Seshat, played a vital role in the construction of sacred Egyptian buildings. She assisted the pharaoh in the Stretching of the Cord ritual, aligning sacred monuments with the stars. This mysterious ritual dates back to ancient times and was performed by…
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When Did Humans First Colonize Australia? Sahul Colonizers Arrived Later Than The Commonly Held 65,000-Year Timeframe
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A new study by a Utah anthropologist, using genetic studies, has concluded that Sahul colonizers arrived later than the commonly held 65,000-year timeframe. Gwion Gwion rock paintings in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, taken at a site off Kalumburu Road near the King Edward River. Image c redit: TimJN1 -Source –Bradshaw Art Aboriginal Australian culture is regarded as…
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Rare Medieval Gold Object Unearthed At Birdoswald Roman Fort In Northumberland
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.om – An archaeology student, who was unable to participate in Newcastle University’s excavations at Birdoswald Roman fort with Historic England last year due to illness, had a fortunate turn of events this year. Birdoswald Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall. Credit: David Dixon – CC BY-SA 2.0 Within the first 90 minutes of fieldwork, Yara Souza made a…
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Nearly 7,000 Years Ago, Dortmund Airport’s Area Was Inhabited By Early Farming Society For Centuries
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – For more than a year, archaeologists have been conducting excavations at a multi-hectare site in Holzwickede, which is planned to become part of the Eco Port Süd business park near Dortmund Airport. Aerial photograph of the excavation site, looking north. The B1 highway and Dortmund Airport are visible at the top. The post-and-beam layouts of the…
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Why Did First Printed Books Scare Ancient Scholars In Europe?
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Johann Gutenberg’s groundbreaking invention of the printing press significantly altered European history. The introduction of printed books generated widespread enthusiasm, making thousands of titles accessible and allowing more individuals to own what were once rare and expensive items. However, this progress was not without its detractors; some viewed the mass distribution of printed books with…
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Mysterious Disappearance Of King Aegeus Of Athens After His Wedding
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Once, a young and brave king, Aegeus, lived in the small town of Athens. At that time, the city was not as prominent or famous as later myths, legends, and historical records would describe it. A strong fleet was needed to protect small cities against the dangers posed by pirates. Athens had no fleet to…
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Intriguing Connection Between Valkyries And Celtic Witches Revealed
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In Norse mythology, Valkyries are depicted as the choosers of the slain, playing a crucial role in determining the fate of warriors on the battlefield. These remarkable female figures, equipped with helmets and spears, rode on horseback across battlefields to select those who would perish. Half of these fallen warriors were taken by Valkyries to…
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Zombie-Like Creature In Sami People’s Beliefs: A Frightening, Dangerous Entity That Should Be Avoided At All Costs
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Why do the superstitions surrounding this zombie seem to be much older than the creature itself? The legendary and bizarre creature with cannibalistic and vampiric traits continues to ignite the imagination of people today. Its persistent presence in many stories reminds us that the power of belief and creativity knows no bounds. The origin of…
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