Not only Greece was the cradle of democracy: 'Other societies also gave voice to common people'
The article discusses a new analysis revealing that various ancient societies outside of Greece also developed democratic practices, challenging the traditional narrative of democracy's origins.
A Mass Grave of Women and Children 2,800 Years Old Reveals Ancient Cruelties
A recently discovered mass grave in Gomolava, Serbia, sheds light on the brutal realities faced by women and children in ancient societies.
Once, men and women were equal in Europe, there were no poor and rich. Then the plow and salt trade changed that
The article explores the historical and archaeological perspectives on gender equality in ancient Europe and the emergence of patriarchal structures.
FREE ACADEMY ⟩ Siim Sõkkal: "The Origins of Warrior Societies in Greece, Macedonia, and Rome"
Siim Sõkkal is set to give a lecture on the origins of warrior societies in Greece, Macedonia, and Rome at the Free Academy on February 13.
Could a sheep change the map of prehistoric plague? The answer lies in livestock trade routes
The article examines how outbreaks of plague in ancient pastoral societies not only devastated human populations but also transformed entire ecosystems due to the close contact between livestock and people.
Cremation pyre in Africa thought to be world’s oldest containing adult remains
A 9,500-year-old cremation pyre in Malawi is believed to be the world's oldest containing adult remains, shedding light on ancient hunter-gatherer societies.