Ancient History

Post anything historical you wish but please explain it if it is not obvious and don't dive into controversy too much. I want people to learn new things here and not argue. Any time period is good and the less people know about it the better.
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The Narrative attempted to turn her black, but The Science has brought her back to light.

The identity of a Roman-era individual found in southern England has finally been resolved after scientists at the Natural History Museum were able to sequence high quality DNA from her skeletal remains. Once theorized to have origins in sub-Saharan Africa or possibly the...See more

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Ancient Greek history is fascinating stuff. Are you familiar with the concepts of xenelasia and proxenetes? Concerning xenelasia in Lacedæmonia, Plutarch wrote: And this was the reason why he (Lycurgus) forbade them to travel abroad, and go about acquainting themselves with...See more

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Mayan funeral mask, Chiapas, Mexico

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Post anything historical you wish but please explain it if it is not obvious and don't dive into controversy too much. I want people to learn new things here and not argue. Any time period is good and the less people know about it the better.