5 oldest written records and the fascinating stories they tell
We often take written language for granted– whether it’s texting, reading a book, or scrolling through social media, it’s a part of everyday life. But imagine a time when there were no books, no ...
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A Total Solar Eclipse in Ancient Egypt May Have Been the Reason Sun Worship Ended
New research says that a rare solar eclipse in 2471 B.C. may have sparked ancient Egypt's surprising shift away from sun ...
Archaeologists found another Egyptian royal tomb—but who does it belong to?
The discovery sheds some light on a "lost" dynasty of pharaohs who ruled during a little-understood time in ancient Egypt's ...
Ancient Magic Meets Modern Science: Researchers Unravel Secrets of Egypt’s Blue Lotus
Online, products marketed as blue lotus claim to offer relaxation and even psychedelic experiences — but they're a far cry ...
Scientists discover ancient wasp that snatched prey like a Venus flytrap, name it after mythological sea monster
"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one ...
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
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Ancient Egyptians Hunted Crocodiles Specifically So They Could Mummify Them, New Study Suggests
A new study found that one crocodile's mummification began "very rapidly after the death," which was caused by blunt force ...