Scientists Found a 12,000-Year-Old Monument—Turns Out It May Be Humanity’s Oldest Calendar
Carvings on a 12,000-year-old monument in Turkey appear to mark solar days and years, making it possibly the oldest solar ...
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It’s hard to study the history of science without feeling a little big smug. Just look at the things our ancestors believed!
Ancient Greeks and Romans perfumed their statues, study says
The ancient Greeks and Romans often doused their statues in perfume, a recent study found. Published in the Oxford Journal of ...
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1,800-Year-Old Marble Head Of Apollo Unearthed In Greece
Founded by Alexander the Great's father King Philip II in 356 B.C.E., the historic city of Philippi has become one of the ...
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Archimedes’ Screw: The Ancient Greek Water-Raising Invention Still Used Today
The Archimedes screw, an ancient Greek invention for lifting water. Learn about its origins, how it works, and its modern ...
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Was Golden Ratio the Ancient Greek Secret to Harmony?
Millions of people have explored ancient Greece's golden ratio, a magical number that has fascinated experts and amateurs for ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...