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New evidence from excavations supports theory of the 'Birth of Zeus'
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Feb 02, 2009 |
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In the third century BCE, the Greek poet Callimachus wrote a 'Hymn to Zeus' asking the ancient, and most powerful, Greek god whether he was born in Arcadia on Mt. Lykaion or in Crete on Mt. Ida.
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Researchers Unearths Earliest Western Sculptures and Astronomical Alignments in Peru
Apr 24, 2006 |
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In one of the most significant archaeological and anthropological finds in recent history, Robert Benfer, professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of Missouri-Columbia, has discovered the earliest astronomical ...
Oldest Known Art and Agriculture Calendar in New World Discovered
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May 12, 2006 |
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In one of the most significant archaeological and anthropological finds in recent history, Robert Benfer, professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of Missouri-Columbia, has discovered the earliest ...
Protein inhibits cancer cell growth
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the University of Toronto and Goethe University in Germany have discovered a protein that can inhibit the growth of cancer cells, providing crucial clues for the future development of new drugs ...
Studying hair of ancient Peruvians answers questions about stress
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Dec 09, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Recent studies show that one in three Canadians suffer from stress and the number is on the rise. But stress isn't a new problem.
Pulling the plug on hybrid myths
Nov 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Whether you call them myths, urban legends, fables or old wives' tales, there's a lot of misinformation out there about plug-in electric hybrid vehicles. These vehicles, abbreviated PHEVs, ...
Sun has binary partner, may affect the Earth
Sep 13, 2005 |
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The ground-breaking and richly illustrated new book, Lost Star of Myth and Time, marries modern astronomical theory with ancient star lore to make a compelling case for the profound influence on our planet of a companion ...
Digging biblical history, or the end of the world
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Nov 20, 2007 |
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Some come to dig the Tel Aviv University-directed archeological site at Tel Megiddo because they are enchanted by ancient stories of King Solomon. Others come because they believe in a New Testament prophecy ...
Do female guppies risk their lives to avoid sex?
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Jun 08, 2006 |
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Sexual harassment is burden that females of many species face, and some may go to extreme lengths to avoid it. In a paper published in The American Naturalist, Dr Darren Croft from the University of Wales, Bangor and a rese ...
Archeologists Turn to Professional MythBusters for Stone-Age Experiment
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Jun 22, 2007 |
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In the Stone Age, prehistoric peoples created weapons by making stone projectile points and affixing them to arrow and spear shafts. Until now, no one has researched the technological advantage or disadvantage ...
Ruins of ancient arena discovered outside Rome
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Oct 02, 2009 |
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British archaeologists have discovered the ruins of an arena built early in the third century BC outside Ostia, the ancient imperial port 25 kilometres (16 miles) from Rome, the team leader said Friday.
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