The word “sarcophagus” derives from the Greek word for “flesh-eater.” These stone burial boxes were employed for millennia in ancient Egypt, the…
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Under the heavy influence of the Church, sexual acts during the Middle Ages were policed to an extreme. Despite this state of…
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When rock art is a little strange, things get interesting. Ranging from the controversial to the paranormal, some aren’t what they appear…
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History rarely tells two sides of a story. We hear about our victories and the brave men and women who won them,…
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Germs are crafty little invaders, often thriving in the everyday items we take for granted. We might feel confident tossing groceries into…
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For much of history, homosexuality has been hidden away—if not in closets then in the privacy of people’s homes. Because of social…
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Stretching over 10,000 kilometers, the Silk Road extended from the Mediterranean in the west to India in the south, and China in…
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Over millennia, we developed a complex and nuanced pharmacopoeia to deal with our ailments. Today, modern medicine is beginning to embrace these…
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On August 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender to the Allies. The Second World War was at an end. For the…
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Throwing around theories can only get the experts so far. For the more hands-on type of researcher, nothing beats being able to…