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Ancient rodents weigh a ton
Archeology

Ancient rodents weigh a ton

The world's largest rodent lived about three million years ago, about the size of a buffalo and weighs a ton.

December 17, 2018
8,000 year old olive oil
Archeology

8,000 year old olive oil

Research by scientists has shown that olive oil has been pressed and used 8,000 years ago.

December 17, 2018
Decode the mystery of ancient Roman architecture
Archeology

Decode the mystery of ancient Roman architecture

More than 2,000 years ago, the Romans developed a standard formula for making mortar that links pebbles and stones made of volcanic ash and bricks to build structures.

December 17, 2018