Toast, Trees and a Wassailing Queen: An Ancient English Ritual Is Back
The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.
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Trove Of ‘Ancient Treasures’ Discovered In A Third-Century Roman Shipwreck Near Greece
A trove of "ancient treasures" was recently found in a third-century shipwreck near Greece. Not only did this trove include ...
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Sun, sand and skulls: Bali tourism trade peddles threatened primate skulls
Charmed by the picturesque beaches and enchanting temple complexes, millions of tourists flock each year to the tiny ...
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Visiting Yunnan, China, Where the Traditions of Ancient Trade Routes Persevere
Traveling along the Tea Horse Road unlocks a land of teahouses, centuries-old monasteries, and epic valley views.
Money may have originated through long distance trade, new theory suggests
Two of the most commonly accepted theories for the origin of money are the commodity theory and the chartalist theory. Both ...
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Ancient Caravan Burial Site Discovered in the Negev Desert
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have uncovered ancient tombs near Tlalim Junction in the Negev ...
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What Caused Mediterranean Bronze Age Civilizations to Collapse Simultaneously?
Climate change, invasions, and economic decline contributed to the collapse of Mediterranean Bronze Age civilizations.
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2,500-Year-Old Tombs With Artifacts Discovered in Israel Shed Light on Ancient Trading
Archaeologists have uncovered ancient tombs with artifacts in Israel's Negev Desert revealing trade connections with distant civilizations.