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3 hours ago · When we talk about history and ancient civilizations, one of the first things that comes to mind is Greece and its wonderful mythology. Millions of tourists visit annually to explore more about how this civilization arose and to admire the marvelous temples that are still standing, or the interesting ruins of ancient cities that are still found all over the country.
1 day ago · Ancient Greece stands as a truly emblematic civilization. These are the top 15 countries that emerged in the earliest stages of human history. Throughout history, there existed city-states, but it wasn't until around 800 that Ancient Greece experienced a period of flourishing after enduring the dark ages. Athens occupies a significant position ...
1 day ago · The elongated skulls of Paracas in Peru caused a stir in 2014 when a geneticist that carried out preliminary DNA testing reported that they have mitochondrial DNA “with mutations unknown in any human, primate, or animal known so far”. A second round of DNA testing was completed in 2016 and the results almost as controversial – the skulls ...
5 hours ago · Now, an analysis of ancient and modern genomes suggests contemporary people’s Neanderthal DNA came from a single, prolonged period of mixing some 47,000 years ago. The findings—released last week as a bioRxiv preprint that has yet to undergo peer review—sharpen the timeline for this critical and mysterious juncture in human history.
1 day ago · LGBT history dates back to the first recorded instances of same-sex love and sexuality of ancient civilizations, involving the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender ( LGBT) peoples and cultures around the world. What survives after many centuries of persecution—resulting in shame, suppression, and secrecy—has only in more ...
1 day ago · A short-lived monarchical state known as the Principality of Albania (1914–1925) was succeeded by an even shorter-lived first Albanian Republic (1925–1928). Another monarchy, the Kingdom of Albania (1928–1939), replaced the republic. The country endured occupation by Italy just prior to World War II (1939–1945).
3 hours ago · The Great Pyramid of Giza [a] is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It served as the tomb of pharaoh Khufu, who ruled during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Built c. 2600 BC, [3] over a period of about 27 years, [4] the pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only wonder that has remained largely intact.
