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A 1,400-year-old mural was discovered in a ceremonial hall of the Moche culture (1st-8th century CE) at the site of Pañamarca in Peru. The hall’s adobe walls depict two two-faced figures. One of the figures has a feather fan and a goblet with four hummingbirds drinking from it…
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Mustatils are rectangular stone enclosures with low walls that were built 7,000 years ago, primarily in Saudi Arabia. They can be anywhere from 20…
James Fleischmann
The earliest direct evidence of horseback riding was discovered in central Europe, indicating that the practice dates to at least 5000 years ago…
James Fleischmann
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been eager to hear more from the Scan Pyramids project for years. Well, they finally made an announcement... But first…
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A stringed instrument made from a deer antler was discovered in southern Vietnam. It is dated to 2,000 years ago during the time of the pre-Óc Eo…
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Over 300 Oldowan stone tools were discovered on the Homa Peninsula of Kenya. This was an extraordinary find for a number of reasons, so buckle up. The…
James Fleischmann
As you may have noticed, there is a growing body of evidence saying that people came to the Americas long before an ice-free corridor opened in the ice…
James Fleischmann
Embalming ingredients found at a 2,600-year-old embalming workshop near the pyramids of Saqqara were analyzed, leading to a number of interesting…
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