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- + Oldest City Found on a Pacific Island Was Constructed in 300 AD in Tonga—With the assistance of data obtained in 2011 with advanced laser scanning technology, archaeologists have been able to identify the remains of a 1,700...
- + Samurais, Shoguns, Etas and the Social Pyramid of Medieval Japan (Video)—The structure of medieval Japan was characterized by a complex social hierarchy that shaped the lives and interactions of its people. Rooted in centur...
- + Dobunni Tribe Thrived as Peaceful Ancient Farmers of the Cotswolds—The ancient Dobunni tribe holds a significant place in the Celtic era of British history, and its legacy is etched deeply into the fabric of pre-Roman...
- + Joyeuse: The Legendary Sword of Charlemagne—The sword of Joyeuse, which today sits in the Louvre Museum, is one of the most famous swords in history. Historical records link the sword to Charlem...
- + Resurrecting Ancestry: Genetic Revelations Beyond Israelites—The prophecy of the Valley of Dry Bones, as envisioned by the prophet Ezekiel, stands as one of the most potent revelations in his repertoire. Re...
- + Oddly Enough, London Bridge is Now Located in the Arizona Desert—In an unexpected twist of history, the famed London Bridge now stands proudly in the Arizona Desert. Its journey from the heart of London to the Ameri...
- + Saladin - Conqueror of the Kingdom of Heaven (Video)—Saladin , known as the "Conqueror of the Kingdom of Heaven," emerges from history as a figure of profound complexity and greatness. Born in 1137 in mo...
- + Renaissance Magic: Linking the Earthly and the Divine—In the Renaissance, magic was a convergence of science, philosophy, and the mystical, reflecting the era's quest for knowledge and understanding of th...
- + New Study Links Decline and Fall of Ancient Teotihuacan to Earthquakes—The reasons for the decline and abandonment of the mighty Mesoamerican city-state of Teotihuacan in the seventh century AD have long remained a myster...
- + Tracing the Legacy of Egyptian Blue: From Ancient Artifacts to Modern Insights—Egyptian blue, known in the scientific community as calcium copper silicate, has come to be recognized as a pioneering feat of human creativity. R...
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