Archaeologists Use Spy Satellite Images to Spot Location of Famous Ancient Battle
The Arab Muslim victory at the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah paved the way for the Islamic conquest of Mesopotamia and Persia.
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The Hidden Roots of Halloween: The Influence of the Ancient Celtic Festival Samhain
Halloween, one of the most popular celebrations of the year, traces its origins to an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain.
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First Map of Known World Created by Ancient Greek Anaximander
The ancient Greek thinker Anaximander lent his prodigious talents to pre-Socratic Greek philosophy, geography, geometry, and cosmology.
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More evidence that Europe's ancient landscapes were open woodlands: Oak, hazel and yew were abundant
A new study finds that the disturbance-demanding plant species oak, hazel and yew were abundant in Europe's forests before modern humans arrived, strengthening the argument that ancient vegetation was ...
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Man breaks world record for most gyms visited in one city in 24 hours - with 52
Meet the man who now holds the world record for visiting the most gyms in 24 hours in one city - a whopping 52. Leo Robertson ...