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3,100 years ago, ancient Egyptian workers defeated a God-King – without using any weapons

Before picket lines and unionisation, ancient Egyptian artisans learned that collectively withdrawing labour could force even ...
Greek Reporter

The Time When Gaza Was a Thriving Ancient Greek City

How many of us knew that the city of Gaza, the war-torn Palestinian enclave, has a Greek past that defined the history of the ...
Greek Reporter

Coptic Cemetery from Byzantine Era Discovered in Egypt

A newly discovered residential city and Coptic cemetery in southern Egypt highlight daily life, burial practices, and cultural continuity.
The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle

The origins of Purim

What is a holiday like Purim doing on the Jewish calendar? What is a book like Esther doing in the Tanakh? Was the holiday ...

Ancient bone may be first physical evidence of Hannibal’s ‘war machine’ elephants in Western Europe

Archaeologists in Spain have uncovered an elephant bone from 2,200 years ago, and they believe it belonged to an animal that served as a “war machine” in an army sent to invade the Roman Republic.
Emily Standley Allard on MSN

Echoes of impermanence: The rise and fall of ancient civilizations and their lessons for today

Here, we explore six notable civilizations that have collapsed, shedding light on some of the causes behind their demise and some interesting parallels relative to today. Ancient civilizations that ...

Egypt unveils 3,000-year-old 'city of gold' in Sukari Mountains: A prehistoric industrial masterpiece

Beyond the mines: Archaeologists uncover a massive 3,000-year-old gold processing city in Egypt’s Eastern Desert. Discover ...