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Study: Rapa Nui’s ritual ideas flowed west, reversing trends
New analysis of radiocarbon dates reveals that the idea for elaborate temple monuments originated on Rapa Nui and spread westward, challenging the long-held theory of the island's isolation.
AI helps decipher lost Babylonian hymn praising ancient city
At a Glance Researchers have unveiled a previously unknown Babylonian hymn, lost to history for millennia, that offers…
First, Drink Up
The “modern beverage era” began relatively recently in human history, as early humans primarily drank water for most…
5 lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates
Aghazadeh Mansion, a national historic site in Iran, was built with elaborate wind towers and other natural cooling…