Archaeology and history are two sides of the same coin that encapsulates studying the changes and causes of changes that have occurred in human cultures across time via the study of old relics and archeological sites. Archaeology helps humankind understand where and when our species lived on the planet and why and how they lived. […]
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History has it that no king was ruling over England after the death of King Uther Pendragon, the legendary king of the Briton and also the father of King Arthur. After Uther’s death, the nobles of Britain disputed the right of succession for their next king. Merlin, the mythical character, orchestrated and foretold the future
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Few queens in ancient history have been portrayed as much in modern pop culture as the Queen of the Nile, Cleopatra. Tales of her feminine seduction and breathtaking beauty contribute to the mystique that has lived on for over 2,000 years, with each modern portrayal of her slightly different than the others. While she’s often
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The Roff House is a gorgeously restored Italian-style mansion in the rural town of Watseka, Illinois. Its owner, John Whitman, has laboriously restored it to its original grandeur after years of neglect. Today, the house has breathed new life into the surrounding community’s economy, attracting about 700 people each year to tour the home or
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Since discovered in 1936 in the Egyptian village of Saqqara, the so-called “Schist Disk” has been used to support the widely-held contention that the ancient Egyptian culture acquired technology far superior to their own at some point in their development from an outside source. And while this disk may not be definitive proof of that
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In Villisca, Iowa, there is an old, white-frame house that sits at the end of a quiet street. At first glance, the house has no aura of mystery, unwittingly blending into its environment. But on closer inspection, this structure proves to be hauntingly eerie and empty, with the doors to the house tightly boarded up.
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Cowboys, gunslingers, Buscaderos, and Desperadoes are all terms that could qualify the most famous outlaws in American history based on their manic escapades. From bank robberies and train hijacks to cattle rustling and daylight shoot-outs leading to cold-blooded murders, the notorious wild west bandits were exceptions whose exploits were known during the early 20th century.
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In the 1800s, some scientists posited that there existed a continent in the Indian Ocean. They believe that on this lost continent, which they had named Lemuria, lived an extinct human race called Lemurians. These species of humans had four arms and large, hermaphroditic bodies and are generally regarded as the progenitors of the human
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As Europe discovered many of the natural resources within Africa, it became clear that war was likely the outcome as European nations tried to control this vast continent. To avoid ongoing conflict and its significant financial implications, the countries met in Berlin to negotiate questions and end any confusion regarding control of Africa. It is
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Nebuchadnezzar was king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire during the 6th century BC. He was one of the ancient world’s most powerful and influential rulers and is known for his military conquests and construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar was the son of Nabopolassar, the founder of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. He became king at
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