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Over the past six months, archaeologists from Museum Odense have uncovered more than 50 remarkably well-preserved Viking skeletons in the village of Åsum, located east of Odense in southern Denmark.…
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Over the past six months, archaeologists from Museum Odense have uncovered more than 50 remarkably well-preserved Viking skeletons in the village of Åsum, located east of Odense in southern Denmark.…
By Simon Rodway/The Conversation Ireland and Wales share more than just geographical proximity; they have deep cultural and linguistic connections. And this year marks the centenary of a groundbreaking work…
By Daniel Strain/University of Colorado Boulder Oktoberfest, the German beer festival, kicked off this week in Munich. To mark the occasion, Travis Rupp, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Classics,…
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The Battle of Alesia, fought in 52 BC, was a defining moment in Julius Caesar’s conquest of Gaul. This clash pitted Caesar’s Roman legions against the Gallic tribes united under…
By Ellie Mackin Roberts/The Conversation This article contains spoilers for series one of Kaos. Central to the plot of Netflix’s new series, Kaos, are four prophecies. In the lore of…
Ancient geoglyphs, etched onto the hillsides by indigenous groups from over 1,000 years ago, are under attack – by off-road racers from around the globe, who arrive each year in…
In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the rich tapestry of ancient Andean societies with Charles Stanish, a prominent scholar whose career has spanned influential roles in archaeology…