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msngan 16/10/2024

Pyramid Myths Debunked: Beyond Slave Labor

In a significant revelation that challenges centuries-old misconceptions, historians are dispelling the widely held belief that slaves were responsible for building the ancient Egyptian pyramids. Contrary to this persistent myth, recent research has traced the origin of this misconception back to the Greek historian Herodotus. It turns out that the truth paints a different picture, with paid workers rather than slaves taking on the monumental task of building the pyramids. The idea that slaves toiled to build the pyramids has long been entrenched in the popular imagination, perpetuated by ancient accounts and Hollywood depictions. However, a re-evaluation of historical records...

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mrbill 16/10/2024

29-Million-Year Quest: Dinosaur Secrets Unearthed

In a quest to uncover the mysteries of prehistoric life, a team of scientists has embarked on a fascinating journey into the past. Armed with cutting-edge technology and boundless curiosity, these researchers are delving into Earth's history to discover the secrets hidden within the fossilized remains of ancient giants.

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msngan 16/10/2024

Titanic Passengers Return: Decades in the Deep

On April 14, 1912, the legendary ocean liner Titanic, on its maiden voyage, met its tragic fate after colliding with an iceberg, resulting in the loss of 1,500 lives. However, between 1990 and 1991, in the vicinity of the North Atlantic iceberg region, two individuals who had disappeared with the Titanic almost 80 years earlier were discovered and rescued.

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mrbill 16/10/2024

Tutankhamun’s Severed Head: Embalming’s Complexity

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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mrbill 16/10/2024

China’s 2,400-Year-Old Tomb: Funeral Rites Revealed

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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mrbill 16/10/2024

Chimu’s Fetal Mummy: Secrets of a Lost Culture

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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msngan 16/10/2024

Cleopatra’s $96 Billion: Secrets of Her Reign

You may have heard of Cleopatra VII, the legendary last pharaoh of Egypt. But did you know that she was also one of the richest people in history? Cleopatra had an estimated net worth of around $96 billion, cementing her place among the richest and most influential figures of all time.

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mrbill 16/10/2024

Taiwan’s 4,800-Year-Old Mother: Ancestor of the Pacific

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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mrbill 16/10/2024

Sumer’s Legacy: Roots of Modern Innovation

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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msngan 16/10/2024

Peru’s 16th-Century Giants: Myths Meet Reality

There is a special area on our planet where there are especially many stories and legends about people of great stature. Moreover, these stories are not thousands of years old, but only a few hundred.

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