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Since the species was first described in the 19th century, archaeologists have uncovered new findings that have altered our perception of our closest extinct relatives.
From the depths of ancient history, the Egyptians used their military to wage war and leave a lasting legacy on the world around them.
Recently, cutting-edge technologies and novel treatments have led to groundbreaking advancements. Some basic concepts still underscoring the medical field have been around since Antiquity.
The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE is usually seen as the end of the ancient world. However, the Eastern Roman Empire continued for another millennium.
How did Hammurabi’s code change the world? Discover the history of the world’s first written laws, the origins of an eye for an eye, and its lasting legal legacy.
Archaeology suggests that human sacrifice may have been conducted among the Minoans, but was it connected to the Minotaur and Minoan bull leaping?
Look beyond the famous ruins in Athens and Olympia to discover five lesser-known temples and sanctuaries where ancient Greek goddesses were honored, worshiped, and feared.
King Alyattes is credited with creating the Lydian Lion coin around 600 BCE, which changed how trade was undertaken.
