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Conclusions About Ancient Populations May be Drastically Wrong Due to Dodgy Method Hundreds of thousands of peer-reviewed papers in genetics employ a method called Principal Component Analysis. But new research shows this method is highly biased. This means that multitudes of major studies regarding ancient populations may be drastically wrong! The Irrisistable Draw of PCA … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-science-space/principal-component-analysis-0017209 for more

Ancient Folding Chair Found in Bavarian Grave Only Second Such Find Ever Comfort in the afterlife was apparently a medieval concern. Gravesites can reveal aspects of past cultures and values, and are therefore a rich source for archaeologists and historians.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/folding-chair-0017208 for more

Remains of 17 People Were Ashkenazi Jews, Victims of Medieval Antisemitism Ashkenazi Jews, who migrated into Holy Roman Empire territories around the 1st millennium AD, also settled in parts of England but how they were treated is less understood. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/medieval-antisemitism-0017206 for more

The Shadowy Reign of Vortigern, The King Who Gave Away Britain Vortigern was a semi-mythical fifth century king most famous for inviting the Saxons to Britain to help him vanquish the invading Picts of Scotland. A disagreement compelled the Saxons to break their promise to Vortigern, opening up Britain to Saxon domination.  Read more Section:  … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/premium-preview/vortigern-0017207 for more

Ancient Aliens: Otherworldly Structure Found on Nan Madol (Season 15) See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2Sy318SN5M for more

Photo Of The Day By Charlotte Couchman Today’s Photo of the Day is “Kayakers on the Potomac” by Charlotte Couchman. Location: Great Falls Park, Fairfax County, Virginia…. The post Photo Of The Day By Charlotte Couchman appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/photo-of-the-day-by-charlotte-couchman-6/ for more

The understanding of the evolutionary origins of Orangutans and the successful reconstruction of the habits of their ancestors remain unresolved. Notwithstanding their high intelligence, Orangutans live in a relatively simple social system. See http://bit.ly/2I6kvcJ for more

How Egyptian Pyramid Builders Moved Construction Materials by Water Regardless of how they were constructed, the Egyptian pyramids of the Giza Plateau represent one of mankind’s most astonishing engineering achievements. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/pyramid-builders-0017205 for more

Top Five Easy Dive Destinations to Get Back in the Water Post-Covid The U.S. has lifted its requirement for Covid-19 testing before entering the country, making now a great time to start diving the world again. Here’s our round-up of the top five easy dive destinations to get back in the water. The post Top … See https://scubadiverlife.com/top-five-easy-dive-destinations-to-get-back-in-the-water-post-covid/ for more

European Discovery & Conquest of Sri Lanka The island of Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) became a focus of European attention soon after the Portuguese entry into the Indian Ocean in the late 15th century. Large swaths of the island would come first under Portuguese control, then Dutch and English. Sri Lanka would be … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2064/european-discovery--conquest-of-sri-lanka/ for more

Argos Panoptes – The All-Seeing Giant of Greek Mythology Argos Panoptes was one of the primordial giants of Greek mythology. His epithet Panoptes means “the one who is all-seeing” and reminds us of the symbol of the all-seeing eye of God. Read more Section:  News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/argos-panoptes-001044 for more

Telephoto Landscapes Assignment Winner Joe Campbell Congratulations to Joe Campbell for winning the recent Telephoto Landscapes Assignment with the image, “Death Valley Sunrise.” See more of… The post Telephoto Landscapes Assignment Winner Joe Campbell appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/telephoto-landscapes-assignment-winner-joe-campbell/ for more

Largest Ever Dinosaur Fossil Emerges from Portuguese Jurassic Backyard The skeleton of a ginormous 82-foot (25-meter) long late-Jurassic dinosaur skeleton was found in central Portugal, which was accidentally unearthed in a man’s backyard in the city of Pombal back in 2017. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Europe Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/largest-ever-dinosaur-fossil-0017204 for more

MonsterQuest: FEROCIOUS FERAL HOG INVADES GEORGIA (S2, E1) | Full Episode See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uABEY5TlFM for more

11 of History’s Weirdest Jobs There have been lots of interesting jobs throughout history, but some are certainly weirder than others. With changing technologies and shifting social norms, strange jobs have taken the forefront of many evolving cultures. Read more Section:  News History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/weird-jobs-0017203 for more

Borneo, the third largest island in the world, is located in Southeast Asia close to the Equator; it is divided among three countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. Ecologically, Borneo has a profusion of tropical rainforests and is one of the most important centers of biodiversity in the world. See http://bit.ly/2CX00eG for more

Ancient DNA Reveals Anatolian Neolithic Revolution Migration Patterns Beginning approximately 12,000 years ago, the Neolithic Revolution sparked one of the most profound and lasting changes in human history.  Read more Section:  News Evolution & Human Origins Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-evolution-human-origins/neolithic-revolution-anatolia-0017202 for more

Top Tips for Planning Your First Post-Covid Dive Vacation As Covid restrictions ease, the world’s best dive destinations are accessible once again. Here are our top tips to help you plan a post-Covid dive vacation. The post Top Tips for Planning Your First Post-Covid Dive Vacation appeared first on Scuba Diver Life. See https://scubadiverlife.com/top-12-tips-planning-first-post-covid-vacation/ for more

Conquistador The conquistadors, meaning “conquerors”, were Iberian military adventurers who operated as the vanguard of empires in the 15th and 16th centuries by exploring areas of the world unknown to Europeans, defeating indigenous armies, and then distributing loot and land. By the mid-16th century, conquistadors had been replaced by a more systematic colonialization process of … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Conquistador/ for more

Nasta ‘liq Nasta ‘liq is one of the styles of Islamic calligraphy that was developed on Persian grounds by Persian calligraphers. The art of calligraphy has always held a prominent position in Persia, and its usage extends beyond the limits of the pages of books and documents to other fields of art such as architecture, … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Nasta_'liq/ for more

Iris: Greek Rainbow Goddess and Messenger Between Heaven and Earth Anyone interested in Greek mythology will probably tell you it’s like going down the rabbit hole.  Read more Section:  News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/greek-goddess-iris-0017201 for more

East Yorkshire Site Yields a Possible Medieval Alehouse or Hostel At a site in East Yorkshire, an archaeological dig has been in progress for three weeks to uncover the secrets of a medieval village.  Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/medieval-alehouse-0017200 for more

Mount Rainier National Park Discover diverse landscapes among the ancient forests, abundant wildflowers and resplendent fall colors surrounding majestic Mount Rainier. The post Mount Rainier National Park appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/on-location/travel/mount-rainier-national-park/ for more

‘Man of the Hole’, Last Survivor of Amazonian Tribe In Brazil Has Died The Brazilian indigenous affairs department, also known as FUNAI, have released a remarkable video. It shows footage of an indigenous man in the Amazon who is believed to be the last living member of his tribe. Read more Section:  News General Read … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/amazonian-tribe-0010421 for more

Menehune Menehune is the term applied to short-statured, forest-dwelling creatures of Hawaiian mythology and is part of a common mythology throughout Polynesia that describes secretive, supernatural beings with human-like attributes. Mysterious supernatural beings appear in the myths and legends of other Oceania cultures, such as the rock crevice-dwelling Mimis of Arnhem Land, Australia, who are … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Menehune/ for more

Gods, Goats And Cheesemakers In Ancient Times During a trip to France, cheesy pasta dishes were served to America’s President Thomas Jefferson. Enthralled by the dish, the president went on to have both the pasta and Parmesan cheese imported to his plantation, and served the very first macaroni and cheese in the United States at … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/premium-preview/cheese-0017199 for more

MIND-BLOWING UFO FOOTAGE | Ancient Aliens | #Shorts See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVomvI52Tno for more

Photo Of The Day By Kelly Bracken Today’s Photo of the Day is “Wrestling Ground Squirrels” by Kelly Bracken. Location: San Pedro, California. “While waiting for a… The post Photo Of The Day By Kelly Bracken appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/photo-of-the-day-by-kelly-bracken/ for more

Occupying only 1.3% of the world’s land surface, Indonesia, an archipelago made up of about 17,000 islands, is one of the world’s richest nations in terms of biodiversity. See http://bit.ly/2I1BTzr for more

Elite Wari Craftsman With Jewels And Rare Tools Found at Peruvian Site The intact 1,300-year-old tomb of an elite Wari craftsman tomb was recently discovered at Peru’s well-known Huarmey Castle archaeological complex. It’s “unique” because it belonged to a craftsman, and alongside the usual gold and silver the burial contained rare Wari bronze trade tools. … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/wari-craftsman-0017198 for more

Evolution And Change In Photography Photography has been a huge part of life for at least 85 percent of my living years. While I was… The post Evolution And Change In Photography appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/tips-techniques/photo-tip-of-week/evolution-and-change-in-photography/ for more

Empedocles of Acragas Committed Suicide by Jumping into a Volcano Empedocles of Acragas was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BC.  Read more Section:  News Weird Facts Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/empedocles-acragas-0017197 for more

Theodore Roosevelt Ends Major Coal Strike See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWKIpRcVppI for more

1,000-Year-Old Case of Syndrome Causing Small Testes Found in Portugal The oldest clinical case of Klinefelter Syndrome has been detected in a 1,000-year-old Portuguese skeleton. Klinefelter Syndrome is a super rare genetic but non-hereditary condition that gives men an extra X chromosome. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/klinefelter-syndrome-0017196 for more

The relationship between power and identity can be defined through shared social constructs requiring a shared ideology. Thus, authority structures and political dominance are based not only on rituals but also on some form of agreement and exchange. Examples are recurring in times and geographies: from the Maya and Aztecs to the modern Asian Nations. See http://bit.ly/2Zpyijp for more

Atlantis has been the topic of debate for over 2,500 years among philosophers, historians, and archaeologists. According to Plato, Atlantis was protected by the god Poseidon who made his son Atlas king of this land. See http://bit.ly/2IhJtW7 for more

Dark Sketches & Stories from the Underworld in Greek Mythology One of the most fascinating concepts of Greek mythology is that of the underworld. Read more Section:  News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/underworld-greek-mythology-0017195 for more

Romans Added Lead Sweetener to Their Wine and it Killed Them How far did ancient people go to enhance the flavor of their food and drinks? Would they consume toxic substances if it made things a little more appetizing? Read more Section:  News Weird Facts Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/sugar-lead-0017194 for more

Chinese Knife Money: Making Markets feel Murderous? The days of ‘cash as king’ are fading. Today, credit, debit, and digital currency have begun to slowly replace cash as the primary forms of payment, but it was not always so. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology News History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/knife-money-0017193 for more

Theodore Roosevelt Cracks Down on NYC Corruption | History See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw4LahAdtds for more

Photo Of The Day By Elissa Title Today’s Photo of the Day is “Wrestling Cubs” by Elissa Title. Location: Alaska. Want to get your images in the… The post Photo Of The Day By Elissa Title appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/photo-of-the-day-by-elissa-title-12/ for more

Cronus: The Titan Harvest God and Erroneously The Titan Time God Cronus, the Titan of Time is often depicted today as Father Time. However, the original Greek myth has few, if any, actual links between Cronus and time. Read more Section:  News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/cronus-0017191 for more

Underground Cities and Networks Around the World – Myths and Reality (Part 1) Underground structures, and sometimes even entire cities, have always been part of myths and religions around the world. Read more Section:  Myths & Legends Europe Ancient Places Asia Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/underground-cities for more

Stunning Stone Disk Shows Ancient Maya Enemies Worshipped Same Corn God In the year 687, a terrible war broke out between the ancient Maya kingdoms of Lakamha’ and Po’p.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Writings News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/corn-god-stone-disk-0017190 for more

Large Phallic Carving from Roman Era Gets Public Exposure in Spain A giant 18-inch (1.5 foot) phallic carving from the Roman era has been discovered in the city of Córdoba in Andalusia, Spain.  Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/phallic-carving-cordoba-0017189 for more

Mountain Men: Tom’s Terrifying Test (S9, E12) | Full Episode See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1XdTQS94fY for more

Dreams of El Dorado: A History of the American West El Dorado, the legendary city of gold, is used as an allusion by H. W. Brands in his recent book to describe how 19th-century Americans viewed the land west of the Mississippi River. One could describe the history of the United States with one word: … See https://www.worldhistory.org/review/272/dreams-of-el-dorado-a-history-of-the-american-west/ for more

For nearly a thousand years, chariots traversed the sands of the western Sahara; however, everything begun with the introduction of the camel into Tripolitania by the Romans around the first century A.D. and its subsequent adoption by the Arabs and the Berbers. See https://scubarob.love/2022/07/28/along-the-caravan-trade-in-morocco/ for more

Coveted Imperial Titulature, Emperors and Empresses: Don’t Blame Queen Victoria The title of “emperor” is commonly seen as superior to that of “king”.  But that has not always been the case.  Ironically, what is now translated as “emperor” started out not as a title at all but as an attempt to avoid a monarchical title … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/premium-preview/emperor-0017188 for more

The Himyarite Kingdom’s Bloody Conversion to Judaism: Passion or Ploy? The Himyarite Kingdom was established in 110 BC and lasted until 570 AC. It is most often remembered these days as the “Jewish Kingdom”, thanks to the fact that for some time its predominant religion was Judaism.  Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Asia History … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-asia/himyarite-kingdom-0017187 for more