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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Works on BR-156 reveal vestiges of ancient civilizations in South Amapá

While paving the BR-156, vestiges of ancient civilizations have been uncovered in South Amapá, Brazil.

Feb 27 • 20:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bird Droppings Reveal the Secret of the Flourishing Chincha Kingdom in Peru

A recent study reveals that seabird droppings, known as guano, significantly contributed to the economic and political power of the ancient Chincha civilization in Peru before the rise of the Inca Empire.

Feb 23 • 11:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

AlUla: The Story of a Saudi City that Shaped Rock to Carve the Memory of Heritage

AlUla is a Saudi city known for its historical significance and impressive rock formations, showcasing human ingenuity and its role as a center of ancient civilizations.

Feb 18 • 06:24 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Perfume of the Mummy: Researchers Document Ancient Civilizations' Scents Through 'Smelling' History

Researchers are exploring ancient scents through historical texts and artifacts, reviving the significance of smell in understanding past civilizations.

Feb 8 • 04:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

On its World Day.. the Story of Hot Pepper from Spiritual Spice to Chemistry of Pleasure

The article explores the historical significance of spices, especially hot pepper, which transitioned from spiritual and medicinal uses in ancient civilizations to a key player in global trade and culinary practices.

Jan 16 • 12:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

'Four Stones', a new newsletter to learn more about archaeology

Journalist Vicente G. Olaya will write a weekly newsletter featuring stories, updates, and recommendations about ancient civilizations.

Jan 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Erich von Däniken has died. He was 90 years old

Famed Swiss author Erich von Däniken, known for his controversial theories on extraterrestrial influences on ancient civilizations, has passed away at the age of 90 in Interlaken, Switzerland.

Jan 11 • 14:16 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

One of the oldest trees in Spain is 2,000 years old and stands in this privileged place

This ancient tree, which has survived for 2,000 years, has witnessed the history of the Iberian Peninsula through various civilizations and events.

Jan 10 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Top 3 archaeological discoveries of 2025 that turned our history upside down

In 2025, significant archaeological discoveries revealed secrets that could change our understanding of ancient civilizations, historical figures, and 20th-century conflicts.

Jan 3 • 08:30 UTC

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