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Giant shoes found near Hadrian’s Wall spark mystery around the soldiers of ancient Rome
Archaeologists in northern Britain discovered 13-inch shoes at the ancient Roman Magna Fort, raising questions about the towering soldiers who defended the empire.
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Ancient Egyptian rock art discovered near Aswan may be from the dawn of the first dynasty
The "intriguing new" rock engraving was found on the west bank of the Nile River near Aswan in November 2022, during a survey ...
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Pupils showcase prehistoric giants from Berwick’s Carboniferous past
Pupils from Tweedmouth Middle School have been adding the finishing touches to a series of papier mâché sculptures of ancient ...
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5,000-Year-Old Rock Art May Show One Of Ancient Egypt’s First Rulers
A newly-discovered rock art panel on the western bank of the River Nile may depict an Ancient Egyptian authority figure from ...
5,000-Year-Old Rock Carving Is Among the Oldest Known Depictions of an Ancient Egyptian Ruler
An ancient rock engraving in the Lower Nile Valley may offer a rare glimpse into the origin of Egyptian kings. The art panel ...
Rock art hints at the origins of Egyptian kings
A rock art panel near Aswan, Egypt, may depict a rare example of an elite individual from the First Dynasty, shedding light ...
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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
We’re often accustomed to seeing these ancient statues in sterile museum settings. This is not how people admired these works ...
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Giant Sloths and Many Other Massive Creatures Were Once Common on Our Planet. With Environmental Changes, Such Giants Could Thrive Again
If large creatures like elephants, giraffes and bison are allowed to thrive, they could alter habitats that allow for the ...