8 Ancient Writing Systems That Haven't Been Deciphered Yet
British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans purchased some ancient stones with mysterious inscriptions on them at a flea market in ...
Viking-age hoard found in Scotland a decade ago had indecipherable runes — until now
Ten years ago in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, metal detectorists stumbled upon pieces of silver and gold. Researchers ...
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The Scholars Who Deciphered the Ancient Greek Script Linear B
If not for the work of two scholars, Alice Kober and Michael Ventris, the ancient Greek script Linear B would likely still be a mystery.
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The Mystery of the World's Oldest Writing System Remained Unsolved Until Four Competitive Scholars Raced to Decipher It
On a late-summer day in 1856, a letter carrier stepped from a mail coach in front of a three-story townhouse in Mayfair, in ...
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A timeless Nepali cultural treasure
The Ranjana script is visually intricate and has deep cultural and historical significance. It is primarily used by the Newa ...
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Across China: Iranian sisters experience journey of cultural discovery, understanding in China
For them, choosing China for their education felt natural. From an early age, they were fascinated by the ancient ties between Iran and China. China's deep history, rapid development and strong ties ...