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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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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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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Recently, archaeologists made a groundbreaking discovery at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, uncovering the exquisite bronze statue of the 25th Dynasty princess-priestess Takυshit, dating back to approximately 670 BC. This remarkable find sheds new light on the cultural and artistic achievements of the Nubian dynasty in Egypt, known for its intricate craftsmanship and significant historical influence.
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What was King Tut like?
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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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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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