Hobbit Peoples Skull

/ Africa, Asia and South Asia, Ancient History, History of Science, Live Reporting

Catch up on how historical geneticists are unveiling fascinating new discoveries about early human history ( example- new discussion about the so-called “Hobbit” peoples from the Indonesia area). _Who We Are and How We Got Here_ is a great read!

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Ancient Japanese Folklore – The Tsukumogami

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You are looking at a sixteenth-century Japanese scroll showing pictures of “tsukumogami:” discarded household items that become angry at their lack of use and turn…

Romanesque Architecture in Village of Chambonas

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Ancient Indian Board Game Chaturanga

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Here are the Indian deity Krishna and his beloved gopi (milkmaid) and constant companion Radha, playing the ancient Indian board game known as chaturanga. In…

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