Tag: Culture
The Role of Insects in Human Cultural Evolution
Insects play a crucial role in human cultural evolution, despite many people only thinking about them when trying to keep them out of their...
Ancient Chinese Oracle Bones: Engraved Bones and Tortoise Shells for Future Prediction
Oracle bones are ancient artifacts from China that provide insight into the development of writing in ancient China. Dating back to the late Shang...
Recreating Historic Vatican Church with AI: Uncovering Invisible Damage
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been utilized to uncover hidden structural vulnerabilities in St. Peter's Basilica, located in the Vatican City. This marks the first...
Purple Tunic Belonging to Alexander the Great: Scholar’s Claim Sparks Debate
A scholar claims that a tunic found in an ancient tomb in Greece belonged to Alexander the Great, sparking debate among experts. The tomb...
Ancient Egyptian Middle Kingdom Tomb Reveals Rich Jewelry Collection and Family Legacy
While excavating an ancient Egyptian necropolis near Luxor, archaeologists uncovered a 3,800-year-old tomb that held the remains of 11 individuals, including five women, two...
The Significance of Astrology in Medieval Society: Exploring its Impact and Influence
Astrology, a topic often associated with mysticism and pseudoscience in today's world, actually had a significant role in medieval society. Larisa Grollemond, assistant curator...
Avian Architectural Culture: A Study of Bird Nests and their Significance
Culture plays a vital role in the way birds construct their nests, as suggested by a recent study conducted in the Kalahari Desert. White-browed...
Origins of Early Writing: Symbols on Mesopotamian Trade Seals
The world's oldest writing system may have originated from symbols used for trade on stone cylinder seals, a recent study suggests. These seals were...
Revealing the Truth Behind the 27 Club Myth and Superstitions in Music Industry
Zackary Dunivin, a sociologist at the University of California, Davis, was intrigued by the concept of the "27 Club" after watching a movie about...
76 Child Sacrifice Victims Unearthed at Burial Site in Peru: Shocking Findings and Insights
A recent discovery at Pampa La Cruz, an archaeological site in Peru, has unearthed a burial mound containing the remains of 76 sacrificed children...