A team of German and Kurdish archaeologists have uncovered a 3400-year-old Mittani Empire-era city once located on the Tigris River. The settlement emerged from the … A 3400-year-old city emerges from the Tigris RiverRead more
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Amir Khusrau, the Great Survivor Whose Versatile Imagination Remains Fresh Even Today
“From Ilyich to Ilyich, no stroke, no heart attack,” the Ukrainian gentleman muttered. We were chatting at a wedding reception a few decades ago. He … Amir Khusrau, the Great Survivor Whose Versatile Imagination Remains Fresh Even TodayRead more
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Slavery and the Guardian
If you know how a trick is done, if you have peered through the smoke and looked past the mirrors, if you have figured out … Slavery and the GuardianRead more
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The Real Irish-American History
In the latest issue of Orion magazine, Lacy M. Johnson writes: When the next freeze or fire or pandemic or hurricane hits us, vulnerability will … The Real Irish-American HistoryRead more
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Those earrings are so last year – but the reason you’re wearing them is ancient
The necklace, nametag, earrings or uniform you chose to put on this morning might say more than you realize about your social status, job or … Those earrings are so last year – but the reason you’re wearing them is ancientRead more
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The Blood Behind Britain’s Bling
I understand why millions of Americans enjoy all things royal, despite having revolted against the British monarchy in 1776. There is timeless elegance, breathtaking estates, … The Blood Behind Britain’s BlingRead more
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India got Century of History Being Distorted
In his address to the nation on the 76th anniversary of India’s independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his odd formulation that India suffered through … India got Century of History Being DistortedRead more
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Why Are Archaeologists Unable to Find Evidence of a Ruling Class of Indus Civilisation?
Little more than a century ago, British and Indian archaeologists began excavating the remains of what they soon realised was a previously unknown civilisation in … Why Are Archaeologists Unable to Find Evidence of a Ruling Class of Indus Civilisation?Read more
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Tipu Sultan’s Real History is Better Than the Fake One
The British saw Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali’s Mysore Kingdom as a significant obstacle to the British Empire in India. The British lost the first … Tipu Sultan’s Real History is Better Than the Fake OneRead more
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Spear thrower weapon use by prehistoric females equalized the division of labor while hunting
A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Kent State University’s Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. … Spear thrower weapon use by prehistoric females equalized the division of labor while huntingRead more