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movie & tv
Zack Snyder's '300' Slammed by Ancient Sparta Historian
300 is still considered by many to be Zack Snyder's greatest movie (in close contention with Watchmen). The bloody historical action film depicts the...
movieweb.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
These Ancient Fish Haven’t Changed in 200 Million Years
The Earth’s oceans have been home to a variety of life forms for millions of years, evolving through time to adapt to their environment—...
animalsaroundtheglobe.com
- 30+ days ago
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travel
Why Everyone’s Talking About Baku—From Fire to Mud, These Experiences Will Blow Your Mind
Baku: where ancient mysteries, fiery landscapes, and futuristic marvels collide. Get ready to uncover Azerbaijan’s most thrilling adventures! Travel...
travelgeekery.com
- 30+ days ago
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learning / science
Digital cuneiforms: Updated tool expands access to ancient Hittite texts
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Boğazköy-Hattuša is located in the north of Turkey. It was once the capital of the Hittite...
phys.org
- 30+ days ago
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nature
First ever skull from ‘Denisovan’ reveals what ancient people looked like
Ancient proteins and calcified dental plaque identify heavy-browed fossil from China as a Denisovan. A prominent brow ridge with a brain as large as...
nature.com
- 19 days ago
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business
Biden calls out Musk over a published report that the Tesla CEO once worked in the US illegally
NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden slammed Elon Musk for hypocrisy on immigration after a published report that the Tesla CEO once worked illegally in...
apnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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architecture
First Ancient Greek Temple in 1,700 Years Opens in Arcadia
After 1,700 years the first ancient Greek temple opened in Arcadia, Peloponnese over the weekend. Hundreds of people attended the inauguration...
greekreporter.com
- 30+ days ago
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science / learning
Archaeologists Found an Ancient Tablet With 39 Letters That Don’t Belong to Any Known Language
Google Translate isn’t going to help here. Archaeologists uncovered a basalt tablet in the Bashplemi Lake region of Georgia with an unknown language carved...
popularmechanics.com
- 30+ days ago
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pets
I Took 3 Cat Photos
“In ancient time s cats were worshipped as godsthey have not forgotten that” Terry Pritchett I’m a street photographer who loves taking pics of...
boredpanda.com
- 30+ days ago
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cool stuff
Archaeologists Find Evidence About the Fall of an African Kingdom Through Ancient Songs Passed Down Through Griots
The dig at Kansala has demonstrated that oral traditions are not only valid but crucial in reconstructing historical narratives....
knewz.com
- 30+ days ago
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architecture
Ancient Greeks Used Lifting Device to Move Stones Before Cranes
Recent research shows that ancient Greeks used a primitive type of lifting machine to move heavy stones before they began using cranes 2,500 years...
greekreporter.com
- 30+ days ago
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travel
Mexico Has Adventures Bigger Than the Grand Canyon That Most Tourists Never See
While everyone hits the resorts, Mexico hides epic adventures: canyons that dwarf Arizona's Grand Canyon, swimming in ancient Maya cenotes, whale...
thebeautraveler.com
- 30 days ago
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cool stuff
Ancient 300-foot-tall mud waves gave rise to Atlantic Ocean
popsci.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Ancient Skeleton Discovery May Change Understanding of Early Christianity
Researchers have deciphered a mysterious inscription hidden within an ancient amulet, uncovering fascinating new insights into the early history of...
newsweek.com
- 30+ days ago
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books
'Last Seen': After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones
In 2017, historian Judith Giesberg and her team of graduate student researchers launched a website called Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery. It now contains over 4,500...
npr.org
- 30+ days ago
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nature
How This Ancient Shark Species Is Making a Comeback
The oceans, covering 71% of Earth’s surface, have long been home to remarkable creatures. Among these, ancient shark species are particularly...
animalsaroundtheglobe.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Scientists Recreate the Glowing Egyptian Blue That Lit Pharaohs’ Tombs
In a nutshell Ancient Egyptian artisans developed precise, repeatable recipes to create four distinct shades of Egyptian blue, the world’s first...
studyfinds.org
- 30 days ago
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nature
Strange flashes from ancient galaxy deepen mystery of fast radio bursts
Unusual detection bolsters evidence that the mysterious signals can be caused by different astrophysical events. Astronomers have traced the origin of...
nature.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
5 Ocean Creatures That Have Outlived the Dinosaurs
The oceans, vast and largely unexplored, harbor a world teeming with life, some of which predate the age of dinosaurs. These ancient creatures have...
animalsaroundtheglobe.com
- 30+ days ago
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health
Ancient 9000-Year-Old American Bones Reveal the Actual Origins of Syphilis
The origin of syphilis, a disease that has shaped human history, remains one of science’s most debated mysteries. Recent discoveries involving...
animalsaroundtheglobe.com
- 30+ days ago
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architecture
Expert claims more homes should be built out of one surprising material: 'High-performance houses'
Would you ever live in a house made of straw? It might sound unusual, but this company in Missouri is proving that this ancient building...
thecooldown.com
- 30+ days ago
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nature
Daily briefing: Could these ‘leopard spots’ hint at ancient life on Mars?
Tiny spots discovered in a rock on Mars could be signs of microbes that once lived on the red planet. Plus: The brain cells that...
nature.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
'Scary looking' ancient fish found washed up on Texas beach
The alligator gar measured between 3-and-a-half to 4 feet in length. Alligator gars are typically regarded as river monsters, with the giant fish...
chron.com
- 30+ days ago
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space
Strange Signal Coming From Dead Galaxy, Scientists Say
This makes no sense. Radio Star Astronomers say they've detected a mysterious type of signal known as a fast radio burst coming from an ancient,...
futurism.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
"Insanely lucky" drone pilot catches rare glimpse of ancient animal in Australia
The endangered sea creature has only been sighted around 60 time s in New South Wales – this lucky photographer caught three different individuals on...
discoverwildlife.com
- 30+ days ago
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science
Stunning Gold Ring From Roman Era Found on Ancient French Road
The gold ring is the highlight of a deeply informative dig into a Bronze Age site in Brittany. Well, it’s not five gold rings,...
gizmodo.com
- 30+ days ago
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