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The mighty and the sage. Scipio Aemilianus, Polybius and the quest for friendship in second century BC Rome
The mighty and the sage. Scipio Aemilianus, Polybius and the quest for friendship in second century BC Rome By Michael Sommer Published Online Introduction: ‘Now that… [continue reading]
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Literature and Politics in the Time of Ramesses II: the Kadesh Inscriptions
Literature and Politics in the Time of Ramesses II: the Kadesh Inscriptions Ignatov, Sergei Literatur und Politik im pharaonischen und ptolemäischen Ägypten (1997) Egyptologists regard the Kadesh inscriptions… [continue reading]
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What Did Our Ancestors Eat?
What Did Our Ancestors Eat? By Stanley M. Garn and William R. Leonard Nutrition Reviews, Vol.47:11 (1989) Abstract:Â Over the millennia various hominoids and hominids have subsisted on very different dietaries, depending on climate, hunting proficiency, food-processing… [continue reading]
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In Search of the Libyan Amazons: Preliminary Research in Tunisia
In Search of the Libyan Amazons: Preliminary Research in Tunisia By Marguerite Rigoglioso Societies of Peace: Matriarchies Past, Present and Future, edited by Heide Goettner-Abendroth (Inanna Publications, 2009) Introduction:Â When… [continue reading]
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The Jewish Revolt against Rome: History, Sources and Perspectives
The Jewish Revolt against Rome: History, Sources and Perspectives By Mladen Popovic The Jewish Revolt against Rome: Interdisciplinary Perspectives, ed. M. Popović; Supplements to the Journal for the Study of Judaism Vol.154… [continue reading]
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Women portrayed as the causes of “wars and other evils†in Roman mosaics
Research coordinated by Carlos III University in Madrid (UC3M) analyzes the images of women in Roman mosaics and their impact on the collective consciousness of feminine stereotypes. In many cases, the research concludes, the images pointed… [continue reading]
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Oldest Central European Paintings Discovered
Tübigen, Germany — Archaeologists have discovered four stone that have been painted by humans about 15,000 years ago. It is therefore the oldest known painting ever found in Central Europe. The meaning of the painting is unclear: The stones are covered with several rows of reddish-brown dots. Archaeologists speculate that they might have a shamaic…
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Castles in the desert – satellites reveal lost cities of Libya
Satellite imagery has uncovered new evidence of a lost civilisation of the Sahara in Libya’s south-western desert wastes that will help re-write the history of the country. The fall of Gaddafi has opened the way for archaeologists to explore… [continue reading]
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We’re now on Google+!
Today the social network Google+ launched pages for organizations and businesses, and we’re among the first to set up our very own Ancient History Encyclopedia Google+ page! Add this page to your circles to get updates on AHE, to post suggestions, ask questions, or give feedback!
