Mary Beard is the best boss I've ever had. She was head of the Classics Faculty at Cambridge when I worked there for a year. She welcomed me when I arrived, told people to read my new book (my first, The Beautiful Burial in Rome, Egypt), and let me get on with my work at the Museum of Classical Archaeology. Heaven.
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In a remarkable archaeological discovery, the remains of an ancient Chinese funeral procession, preserved for over two millennia, have emerged from the depths of history. The excavation site, nestled in the vast Chipa landscape, has revealed a burial tomb containing the astonishing remains of over 100 horses and four elaborately crafted chariots. This historic site offers a fascinating insight into the customs and rituals of a bygone era, shedding light on the lives of those who inhabited this alluring realm. The pit housing these remarkable artifacts, which date back 2,400 years, is believed to be the final resting place of...
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In the arid sands of northern Peru lies buried a silent sentinel: a naturally preserved mummified man, a testament to the ingenuity and beliefs of the ancient Chimú culture. Curled up in a fetal position, his hands and feet bound, this individual offers a glimpse into a long-gone world, whispering stories of life, death, and the intricate tapestry of human belief.
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4,800-year-old skeleton of a mother holding her six-month-old child. Believed to be an ancestor of the Austronesian peoples who spread across the Pacific. Taichung, Taiwan, Dapenkeng culture, 2800 BC
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Sumer was the first great civilization of mankind. Even in today's society, traces of Sumerian inventions in agriculture, language, mathematics, religion and astronomy can still be found.
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What was King Tut like?
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John Torrington and the other mummies of the Franklin expedition remain haunting reminders of that lost Arctic voyage of 1845, when sailors cannibalized their fellow crew members in their final, desperate days.
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In April 1988, Swiss club owner Gregor Spörri travelled to Egypt armed with a number of books recommended by a friend to learn about ancient Egyptian culture. It was a trip that would change his life forever.
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A mummy originating from the Chachapoyas culture has been discovered near the Amazon rainforest in northern Peru. This intriguing mummy, which appears to have been silently screaming for centuries, is believed to date back to a period spanning between 900 and 1500 BC. The excavation site has also yielded many other mummies. These discoveries, including dozens of mummies, are currently on display at the Leymebamba Museum in Peru.
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In a fascinating study by scientists in Germany, a 17th-century child mummy has been closely examined using advanced scientific techniques. d historical records. The discoveries have provided valuable information about the children's lives during the recovery period. The mummy was discovered in a crypt belonging to an Austrian aristocratic family, where favourable conditions allowed for patural mummification, preserving important soft tissues. Detailed information about the child's life and death. Interestingly, this child was the body hidden in the crypt, buried in a simple wooden coffin rather than the elaborate metal coffins reserved for other family members. Led by Dr. Apdreаs...
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