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Maine's coast might have more than 1, 000 shipwrecks
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (790+ words) Make a gift in honor of the good that comes from BDN journalism in your hands, and help raise $60, 000 this spring to support our reporting. Make a donation now." Wrecked ships along the coast of Maine occasionally come into view…...
Archaeologists Found Material Worth More Than Gold in an Ancient Burial - AOL
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (317+ words) The 1, 700-year-old burials were preserved by gypsum, which hardened over the burial goods. The purple dye was worth three times its weight in gold during the late third century C. E. , making this burial a high-status affair. "For the first time we…...
Egyptology and Soft Colonialism
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (59+ words) Egypt gained its independence from Britain in 1922; simultaneously, the biggest discovery in archaeological history occurred later that year by famed Egyptologist Howard Carter. Though Britain. .. Search for a Presentation Egyptology and Soft Colonialism This research aims to understand how Egypt's…...
Astonishing artifacts: A glimpse into how people lived in the past
2+ week, 4+ day ago (298+ words) Each week, we showcase a different astonishing artifact that gives us new insight into how our ancestors lived. "30 incredible treasures discovered in King Tut's tomb "32 haunting shipwrecks from the ancient world Astonishing Artifacts A pre-Roman ceramic cup or ladle that…...
The Sunken Cities of Ancient Greece
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (566+ words) In addition to the many magnificent historical monuments in Greece, the country has several unique sunken cities and archaeological sites. These submerged sites aren't mere shipwrecks or antiquities but fully submerged settlements once teeming with life. Each sunken "Atlantis" boasts…...
When Did Greek Mythology End and Greek History Begin?
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (818+ words) There are countless myths and legends about ancient Greece. Of course, there are also countless historical records about it, too. So when did ancient Greek mythology come to an end, being replaced by pure history? Many people believe that most…...
The Mysterious Geometry That 'Connects' Ancient Greek Temples
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1090+ words) Sacred geometry is a concept developed in ancient times grounded on the idea that the world is created based on a consistent geometrical pattern. This "mysterious" geometry can be found in ancient Greek temples all over Greece. The concept ascribes…...
Archaeologist discover evidence of 6, 000-year-old lost civilization from space - AOL
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (658+ words) The vast "enclosure burials" - some stretching up to 80 meters in diameter - point to a remarkably advanced prehistoric nomadic civilization that thrived just prior to the emergence of the Egyptian Pharaohs (Image: Museo Castiglioni) A team of international archaeologists utilized satellite…...
4, 000-year-old city became more equal as it became more successful
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (499+ words) Discover the engineering revolution transforming modern defense with Strength, Stealth, Speed: The Very Fast Future of Advanced Defense The bigger they got, the fairer they became, even resembling the earliest communities. A moving and inspiring new study of Mohenjo-daro, Indus…...
Exploring Greek Landmarks in the USA
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (1359+ words) Several significant Greek landmarks in the USA reflect the country's rich Greek heritage. These landmarks symbolize the Greek culture and have become important community centers for Greek Americans across the United States, preserving their traditions, history, and architecture. Parthenon " Nashville,…...