How the ancients once celebrated the new year
For many of us, ringing in the New Year on Dec. 31 involves much celebration and bacchanalia. For others, it happens in April and consists of …
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DNA analysis sheds light on Mongolia's first nomadic multiethnic empire
The multiethnic makeup of Mongolia's first nomadic dynasty is revealed by ancient DNA.
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🧐 Ancient Beat #12: Underground stone circles, the dawn of farming, and the Incense Route
A previously unknown stone circle was found inside Castilly Henge in England using ground-penetrating radar. The stone circle is comprised of seven stones. And it, “has given us a deeper understanding of the complexity of this site and its importance to Cornish history over thousands of years." The henge surrounding it is a 225’ by 205’ oval which is thought to have been built between 3,000 and 5,000 BCE.
Source: substack.com
Livestock and Dairy Farming Causes Significant Socioeconomic Shifts in Ancient Mongolia
Historians are fascinated by the expansion of herders and cattle into the eastern steppe, but few experts have linked the introduction of herds and horses to the formation of sophisticated cultures.
Source: natureworldnews.com