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The Eruption of Mount Tambora That Caused the Year Without a Summer in 1816 Is the Largest Documented to Date
Mount Tambora, an imposing stratovolcano that before 1815 reached an altitude of more than 4,300 meters, was the scene of the ...
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The Fascinating History of a Decorated Mesolithic Antler Fragment: It Was an Axe, Then a Harpoon, and Finally an Offering Deposited in a River
A recent archaeological study in Sweden has revealed a fascinating discovery that illustrates the reuse of tools in the ...
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A Spectacular Miniature Roman Gold Lock from the 3rd Century AD, Found in Germany
The discovery of a miniature Roman lock, smaller than a one-euro coin, was presented in Münster by the Regional Association ...
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Chrocus, the Alemannic Chieftain Who Destroyed All the Temples of Gaul in the 3rd Century
We have previously discussed the Crisis of the 3rd Century, that period of antiquity also known as the Anarchy of the 3rd ...
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A Complex System of Tanks and Structures Found Beneath the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens
A group of researchers from the National Technical University of Athens has conducted an ambitious geophysical study to unravel the hidden mysteries beneath the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the ...
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A mold used to produce Medusa masks dating back to the early 1st century BCE has been found in ancient Finziade, Sicily
The mold from which Medusa masks were made in the 1st century BC in Sicily. Credit: Finziade Project / Parco Archeologico e Paesaggistico della Valle dei Templi In the town of Licata (the ancient ...
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Poliochne, the First City of Europe, Was the Nemesis and Rival of Troy Situated Across From It
In the history of humanity, early settlements provide a fascinating glimpse into the development of civilization. One such place is Poliochne (in Greek Πολιόχνη), an ancient city located on the ...
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Saalburg, The Largest Roman Fort of the Limes Germanicus
Bad Homburg is a wealthy German city whose economic prosperity owes much to its proximity to Frankfurt, attracting many business executives who have chosen it as their place of residence. These ...
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The First Dinosaurs Emerged in the Amazon and Remain Undiscovered There and in Other Equatorial Regions of South America and Africa
An artist’s illustration of Nyasasaurus, which could be the earliest known dinosaur, or else a close relative of early dinosaurs. Credit: Mark Witton / The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, ...
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Exceptional Discovery in Nero’s Domus Aurea in Rome: Pigments and a Massive Ingot of Egyptian Blue
The monumental Domus Aurea, the palatial residence built by Emperor Nero in the heart of Rome, continues to unveil fascinating secrets. Recent archaeological research has brought to light a unique ...
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Famous Alexander Mosaic found in Pompeii is made with 10-color tesserae from Italy, Greece, the Iberian Peninsula, and Tunisia
The Alexander Mosaic in the Archaeological Museum of Naples. Credit: ho visto nina volare / Wikimedia Commons The Alexander Mosaic, housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN), is ...
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The Oldest Evidence of Hominin Presence in Europe Found in Romania: They Hunted and Used Tools Over 1.95 Million Years Ago
The oldest evidence of the presence of hominins in Europe has been found. Credit: DALL-e / labrujulaverde.com A recent scientific discovery published in the journal Nature Communications has unveiled ...