New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii
When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved for ...
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Three books for Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month – a perfect time to honor Indigenous traditions, cultures, and histories. At UVA Library, we’re highlighting work created by and about Native Americans.
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Unraveling the ancient past, one tablet at a time
In the half-dark of a third-floor office, Danielle Levy lifted a clay tablet out of its box. Carefully examining it with ...
Science is revealing the true stories of Pompeii’s victims beneath the ash
The poignant figures, frozen in time, humanize an ancient natural disaster ... “This opens again the doors [to] a new way to ...
Excavators Surprised by Ancient Viking Burial Ground’s Mysterious Carved Rocks
It was supposed to be a routine Stone Age settlement excavation to clear a path for a new roundabout and water pipes near ...
Q&A: Looking at ancient Roman plagues through an environmental lens
A pit of human bones, potential evidence of a catastrophic epidemic that struck Constantinople in 541 A.D. Sulfur deposits ...
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An Ancient and Enigmatic Community with 12 Underground Buildings Discovered Near a Medieval Fortress in Germany
Since May 2024, the State Office for Monument Conservation and Archaeology (LDA) of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, has been conducting archaeological excavations at the Hermes Fulfilment GmbH distribution ...
Dark Saga Tour held for Halloween at Jorvik Centre, York
For those who want to see the darker side of history, a York attraction has held an event celebrating the gory side of history.
Best historical fiction books of 2024, from Robert Harris to Colm Tóibín
Transport yourself back to a bygone era with Katie Rosseinsky’s guide to the best historical fiction releases of the year ...