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We are makers of history, yet we are also molded by it. The line connecting us to our ancestors spans decades, centuries, and millennia; the lessons learned from our progenitors are passed down the generations through timeless stories and discovered remnants of our enigmatic yet beautiful past. Modern Sciences recounts the passage of time, how humanity has shaped it, and how it has shaped humanity.
Study Finds Greater Economic Inequality in Han Dynasty Compared to Roman Empire
At a Glance Researchers from Bocconi University, the University of Cambridge, and Stanford University have discovered that the…
Your Inner Neanderthal: What Ancient DNA Reveals About Modern Humans
Modern humans carry 1-2% Neanderthal DNA, reshaping our understanding of evolution. Recent studies confirm interbreeding between Homo sapiens…
Ireland’s neolithic passage tombs were not just the burial place of the elite – new research
Neil Carlin, University College Dublin; Catherine J. Frieman, Australian National University, and Jessica Smyth, University College Dublin In…
Life-size sculptures uncovered in Pompeii show that ancient women didn’t just have to be wives to make a difference
Emily Hauser, University of Exeter Visitors to the site of Pompeii, the ancient Roman town buried (and so…
From ancient emperors to modern presidents, leaders have used libraries to cement their legacies
The Library of Celsus was a famous landmark in its time – and today. Myrsini Mamoli Myrsini Mamoli,…
The Man Who Studied Infinity
By proving that some infinities are larger than others, Georg Cantor revolutionized mathematics—introducing the idea of countable and…
Uncorking the past: new analysis of Troy findings rewrites the story of wine in the early bronze age
Depas amphikypellon from Schliemann’s excavations at Troy. Institute of Classical Archaeology at the University of Tübingen/Valentin Marquardt, CC…
Study Highlights Human Interaction in Shift from Hunting to Farming
At a Glance A new study has shed light on how human interactions, rather than just environmental factors,…
Why history instruction is critical for combating online misinformation
Students ask questions during a social studies class on American politics. AP Photo/John Minchillo Lightning Jay, Binghamton University,…
Early exposure to air pollution could affect brain development and mental health later in life: new research
Getty Images Matthew Hobbs, Sheffield Hallam University; Joseph Boden, University of Otago; Lianne Jane Woodward, University of Canterbury,…