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Axe Head from Wootton, Bedfordshire
Axe Head descriptionThis stone axe head would have been hafted in a handle typically made from wood or occasionally antler. It has been well finished, by being finely pecked and ground, rather than polished, and it shows evidence of use.It has a lenticular cross-section and an asymmetrical cutting edge which has accentuated through use. The…
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Emperor Qianlong Reviewing Troops by Lang Shining (Giuseppe Castiglione)
Emperor Qianlong’s reign (1736-1795) marked the zenith of the Qing dynasty, a period of immense territorial expansion and cultural flourishing. A formidable military strategist, astute politician and prolific writer, Qianlong was also one of history’s most avid art collectors. His passion for the arts and his ambition to project an image of imperial grandeur fuelled…
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Trepanned skull of Viking-era giant man found in UK mass grave
Archaeologists and undergraduate students from the University of Cambridge have uncovered human remains during a training excavation at Wandlebury Country Park. The burial is being studied to determine its date and cultural context, with preliminary assessments suggesting a possible Viking-era association. One of the most notable aspects of the discovery is the stature of the…
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Babies not supposed to be mourned in Roman Empire?
Babies weren’t supposed to be mourned in the Roman Empire. These rare liquid-gypsum burials prove otherwise. Despite historical records saying otherwise, Roman babies were mourned at death, research into unique plaster burials from York reveals. 로마 제국에서는 아기의 죽음을 애도하는 것이 관습이 아니었다고 알려져 있습니다. 하지만 요크에서 발견된 이 희귀한 액체 석고 매장 유적은 그와는…
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Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park in Royal, Nebraska
More than 12 million years ago, a volcanic eruption in what is now southeast Idaho spread ash across parts of present-day Nebraska. Over time, layers of fine ash settled across grasslands and watering holes, creating conditions that preserved the remains of numerous prehistoric animals. Today, that site is known as Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical…
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[paleonews] Surprising Diversity of Ceratopsians in Late Cretaceous of Europe
고생물학뉴스paleonews 유럽 백악기 후기의 놀라운 각룡류 다양성 가장 잘 알려진 공룡 중 하나는 각룡류Ceratopsia다. 이 동물 화석은 아시아와 북아메리카의 백악기 지층에서 많이 발견된다. 벨기에, 스웨덴, 독일, 헝가리에서 발견된 단편적인 화석들은 유럽에서 각룡류 존재를 시사했지만, 아직까지 유럽에서는 각룡류 화석이 발견되지 않았다. 특히 헝가리에서 발견된 아야카케라톱스 코즈마이(Ajkaceratops kozmai) 화석은 매우 흥미로웠다. 최근 이 종의 추가 화석이 발견되었는데,…
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Myrina styled Nike (Victory)
Τerracotta statuette of Nike (Victory), East Greek; Hellenistic Period, 2nd century BC; made at Myrina, Aeolis, Asia Minor. Dimensions: around 20–30 cm in height. The drapery (wet-look style) clings to the body and billows behind, reflecting the influence of monumental sculptures like the Winged Victory of Samothrace. The exposed breast (phainomeris style) and the intricate…
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Mitla
Captured in 1890, this image of Mitla in the Oaxaca Valley of Mexico presents a unique glimpse into the site’s stunning geometric mosaics. Serving as a spiritual hub for the Zapotec civilization and later the Mixtecs, Mitla’s origins trace back to at least 900 BC. The elaborate patterns reflect the creative genius of these early…
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Terracotta figure of two women playing astragaloi
Terracotta figure of two women playing astragaloi (knucklebones). There was a version of the game, called the Aphrodite throw, which was said to predict the odds of the thrower getting married. It’s suggested that these were placed in the graves of unmarried women in the hopes they would find love in the afterlife. Made in…
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Diadoumenos by Argive sculptor Polykleitos
Diadoumenos.Marble copy (c. 100 BC) of the famous bronze statue created around 450–425 BC by the Argive sculptor Polykleitos.Findspot: DelosDimensions: Height: 1.95 mNational Archaeological Museum of Athens 디아두메노스Diadoumenos 기원전 450년에서 425년 무렵 아르고스Argos 출신 조각가 폴리클레이토스Polykleitos가 제작한 유명한 청동상을 본뜬 대리석 복제품(기원전 100년경)이다. 발견 장소: 델로스Delos 섬 크기: 높이 1.95m 소장처: 아테네 국립 고고학 박물관National…
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