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Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet', finds a new study led by researchers from UCL and the ...

Ancient Magdalenians practiced cannibalism, consuming enemies and possibly loved ones, revealing prehistoric violence.

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Between parked cars in a suburban street in Athens, workers fix a pump to an ancient stone well that in turn accesses an ...

Professor Christian de Vartavan shares groundbreaking insights into the search for Alexander the Great's tomb and the fate of ...

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Once dubbed 'Europe's North Korea,' this country is now a stunning Mediterranean destination brimming with beautiful beaches, ...