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The papyrus details the prosecution of two main defendants: Gadalias, a notary’s son and something of an ancient Roman “bad ...

The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.

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Despite the mystery surrounding the script of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) for over a century, India's Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has declared a $1 million prize for anyone who can ...

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Credit: Zde, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Have you ever wondered why ancient Greeks used a writing system that evolved without any spaces between words, without punctuation and utilized only ...

The observation corresponded with the ancient writings of the Greek geographer Strabo, who lived between approximately 63 BCE and 24 CE. Strabo described the site, saying, "This space is full ...