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linh 13/03/2025

Groundbreaking Discovery: Did Ancient Celtic Elites Pass Power Through Matrilineal Lines?

An analysis of DNA samples from 31 individuals recovered from seven burial sites in southwestern Germany, dating back to the 6th and 5th centuries B.C., suggests a startling possibility: elite Iron Age Celts may have passed power along matrilineal lines. We have long believed that ancient Celtic society was primarily patriarchal, with power and property being passed from father to son. However, this new research presents an entirely different hypothesis. By meticulously analyzing the DNA samples, scientists have discovered a close genetic link between individuals buried at different sites, indicating a maternal lineage spanning multiple generations. This suggests that, at…

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msngan 12/03/2025

Rediscovering History: How Early 1900s Military Bicycles Tamed Rough Terrain

At the beginning of the 20th century, technological innovation in the military field focused not only on weapons and motorized vehicles, but also on lighter and more versatile means of transportation. One of the most fascinating examples of this evolution was the military bicycle equipped with spring-loaded wheels, an advanced design for its time that significantly improved movement over difficult terrain. This model, which emerged in the 1900s, represented a major advance in soldier mobility and the transport of supplies on the battlefield. The need to improve soldiers’ mobility in rough terrain led to experimentation with various modifications to the…

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linh 12/03/2025

The “Sumerian Wristwatch”: Unraveling a Mystery from Ancient Carvings

The so-called “Sumerian wristwatch,” often seen in ancient Sumerian carvings, has sparked much debate and wild theories. From ancient technology to extraterrestrial artifacts, these theories have captured the attention of many enthusiasts and researchers. However, experts in Mesopotamian history and archaeology offer a more grounded explanation. In reality, the “wristwatch” is now understood to represent a decorative bracelet or an armband. Such items were common in Sumerian culture, symbolizing status, wealth, or divine favor. The intricate carvings often portrayed gods or high-ranking individuals adorned with these accessories, emphasizing their societal or celestial importance. This clarification not only demystifies the so-called…

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msngan 12/03/2025

Trenches of Resistance: How Boer Fortifications Redefined Warfare in South Africa

A Sectional View of a Typical Boer Entrenchment Used During the Second Boer War, c. 1900 The Second Boer War (1899–1902) was marked by the extensive use of trench warfare by the Boer forces, who relied on defensive tactics to counter the superior numbers and firepower of the British Empire. A sectional view of a typical Boer entrenchment from around the year 1900 reveals a well-designed, practical fortification suited to the needs of the Boer commandos. Boer entrenchments were often simple yet highly effective defensive structures. Unlike the elaborate trench networks seen in later conflicts such as World War I,…

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msngan 11/03/2025

Nine-Year-Old Discovers 60,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Hand Ax by Chance

A nine-year-old named Ben Witten found a shiny stone at Shoreham Beach in 2021, but a recent trip to a museum led him to discover that he’s actually had a Neanderthal hand ax on display in his bedroom for the past three years. Anine-year-old boy named Ben Witten was recently visiting Worthing Museum in southern England when he spotted something familiar sitting in a Stone Age exhibit: a prehistoric hand ax that looked remarkably similar to a rock on display in his bedroom. Witten found the stone at Shoreham Beach in 2021 and brought it home with him because it…

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linh 11/03/2025

Pompeii’s Unexpected Find: An Indian Ivory Carving and Ancient Trade Routes

Statuette at the time it was discovered on January 1, 1938, 1st century C.E., ivory, originally from India, found at Pompeii, Italy, less than 10 inches tall (Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples;…

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msngan 11/03/2025

Glass Beads from Afar: A Bronze Age Network Unveiled in Eastern England

The smallest artifacts can sometimes reveal surprisingly distant connections. In 2015, archaeologists began excavating one of England’s most intriguing sites, the British Bronze Age (2500–800 B.C.) settlement known as Must Farm. This village of perhaps 60 inhabitants in eastern England was built sometime around 850 B.C. After just a year, it burned down and was preserved nearly intact by the oxygen-free conditions of the muddy river into which it sank. Archaeologists raced to explore the site because the brick company that owned the land planned to reopen a clay quarry there. The researchers quickly unearthed five complete circular houses and a number of wooden…

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msngan 10/03/2025

The Jade Legacy: Unveiling the Mystical Meaning of Mesoamerica’s Most Sacred Gem

Jade is currently considered a precious stone of great value, however it had great significance for the Mayans, learn about it.The most common and prized color of jade for the Mayans was green, known as imperial jade. In fact, the interesting material had important characteristics for the ancient culture of Mesoamerica. Here we tell you a little about the meaning of jade for the Mayans. Jade is considered a precious stone that is formed as a result of great underground pressures and emerges to the surface with the movement of tectonic plates. It has variations in color and this is…

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linh 07/03/2025

A New Queen Emerges: Exploring Discoveries Within Neith’s Burial Site

In the sands of Saqqara, Giza, a millennia-old secret has been unveiled, shaking the archaeological world and rewriting the pages of ancient Egyptian history. The tomb of Queen Neith, a previously unknown figure, has been discovered, carrying with it the stories and mysteries of a distant era. Neith, a name no longer obscure, has emerged from the shadows of history, bringing with her astonishment and awe. The discovery of her tomb, not far from the resting place of the young king Tutankhamun, has raised questions about her role in ancient Egyptian society. The extravagance of her tomb, with its treasure…

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msngan 07/03/2025

Archaeologists have finally opened King Solomon’s 3,000-year-old tomb – the artifacts inside REVEAL horrifying secrets that could change history!

Jerusalem, Israel — In a discovery that has stunned archaeologists and historians around the world, a team

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