Archaeologists Discovered the Skeletal Remains of an Ancient Culture’s Warriors
That was the case recently when a remarkable discovery from the Copper Age was made during an otherwise routine dig for a new ...
The graves of ‘woman warriors’ are changing what we know about ancient gender roles
Recent scientific reevaluations of remains have historians rethinking the prevalence of women fighters throughout history.
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Alexander the Great’s Loyal Dog That Fought Beside Him
Peritas the legendary dog followed Alexander the Great on the path to glory, fighting alongside his master and saving his ...
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4,500-year-old graves of warriors unearthed in Germany. See the ‘intriguing finds’
Archaeologists uncovered several ancient burials near Förderstedt. One warrior’s grave, pictured above, included an archery wrist guard. Photo from Sarah Krohn and the State Office for Heritage ...
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You Can Buy a 2,500-Year-Old Corinthian Helmet Worn by a Warrior in Ancient Greece
Historians have argued that similar helmets were worn by ancient warriors of many Greek city-states. The artifact going to auction is “a rare and exceptionally well-preserved bronze Greek helmet ...
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Who were the ancient Greeks?
About 2,500 years ago Greece was one of the most important places in the ancient world. The Greeks were great thinkers, warriors, writers, actors, athletes, artists, architects and politicians.
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Ancient warriors celebrated victory by eating their enemies' BRAINS, grisly study reveals
But a new study has revealed that ancient warriors did just that ... Just after ice sheets were at their greatest extent (the Last Glacial Maximum), foraging groups progressively, although ...
4,500-year-old graves of warriors unearthed in Germany. See the ‘intriguing finds’
Archaeologists uncovered several ancient burials near Förderstedt. One warrior’s grave, pictured above, included an archery wrist guard. Photo from Sarah Krohn and the State Office for Heritage ...