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Were women allowed to fight as gladiators in ancient Rome?
Were women allowed to fight as gladiators in ancient Rome?
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The 700-year-old ancient temple on the Yangtze River, still solid through many natural disasters
Dubbed the first temple on the Yangtze River, this sacred place of worship has remained standing for 700 years and through many floods.
History
Unexplored 2,500-year-old sacred lake discovered in Italy
A sacred lake used by the ancient Phoenicians for religious purposes and to track the movements of the stars has been discovered in the old Italian island city of Motya.
Archeology
Learn about Jericho - The World's Oldest City
Let's explore Jericho - The oldest city in the world
Environment
African heritages on the verge of being 'swallowed' when sea levels rise
On the coast of North Africa, ancient cities live in the line of human history dating back millennia, and they are perhaps too close to the waves of the sea.
Archeology
Revealing the taboo in the ancient tombs that no thief dares to take
Thieves often do not hesitate to take away gold, silver, and jewels placed in the mouth of the deceased. However, they absolutely did not dare to touch the items made of…
Archeology
Excavating an ancient tomb, discovering 'golden millet through the air' for 2,000 years
During the excavation process, Chinese archaeologists confirmed that there are more than 100 very valuable cultural relics.
Archeology
Cleaning the garden, surprised to see a treasure of thousands of years
After a big storm, a resident in British Columbia (Canada) went out to clean his garden when he discovered an ancient Salish treasure that appeared ghostly in the middle…
Archeology
Another mystery of the sacred Mexican temple challenges the scientific world
Recently, Mexican scientists discovered for the first time an almost complete fossil of a starfish at the world famous Aztec temple in Mexico City.
Archeology
The mystery of the mother's skeleton was found still carrying the baby after 4800 years
This photo of a stone age skeleton of a mother holding her child in an unearthed common grave has gone viral and attracted a wide range of organisations.
History
Ancient palace maids were forced to sleep on their side: The real reason why everyone is angry!
There are 3 reasons behind this ironic rule for women. The third reason makes posterity both surprised and indignant. What is that?
Archeology
Discovering many 8,500-year-old houses in the UAE
Archaeologists from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have discovered many houses believed to be the oldest ever in the country.
Archeology
Why did the ancients put portraits on the face of an Egyptian mummy?
Experts have found a number of portrait paintings placed on the face of an Egyptian mummy. This makes many people curious why the ancient Egyptians did this.
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Wondering the kind of spring medicine that helps Emperor Qianlong live a very long life
A coto ring is a kind of vernacular medicine, in ancient times considered one of the 'five treasures' of kings. However, this drug has strong medicinal properties, overd…
Archeology
The oldest species of 'vampire squid' is named after US President Joe Biden
Analysis of 328 million-year-old fossils from the US reveals a previously unknown species of vampire squid with up to 10 tentacles.