History
History is rich with stories and exploring each side of this story is important to understand the present to move to the future.
Archaeology Alexa 02 Dec 2022
Layers of civilization - Jarlshof and Skara BraeIn the chilly wet landscape of Scotland, far North, two very distinct archipelagoes dot the Atlantic Ocean and hold Jarlshof and Skara Brae. They are called the Northern Islands and are made up of the Orkney and Shetland archipelagoes.
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Archaeology Alexa 02 Dec 2022
Less-known archaeological discoveries around the worldArchaeologists often go on a quest of making sense of people’s lives and their excavations of archaeological discoveries are important.
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Archaeology Alexa 30 Nov 2022
The Colossi of Memnon - ancient graffitiCities, will have signs of artistic expression on buildings or walls in the form of graffiti and the Colossi of Memnon were no exception. They sometimes come into view as the beautification of an ugly structure, a call to attention, or a vandalization, all at the same time depending on who you may ask.
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Archaeology Alexa 29 Nov 2022
Olive oil - its uses, benefits and historyOne of the most famous cuisine in the world has often been cited to be the Mediterranean, often paired with olive oil. The mighty olive oil is present in many modern recipes and still holds onto its healthy seal of approval for many people. The origins of this oil, and olive trees in general, seem to not actually be from the Italian or Balkan peninsula.
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Archaeology Alexa 25 Nov 2022
Atlantis of the north sea - DoggerlandLooking at a map today we can see all the landmasses, oceans, and rivers that make up the globe but Doggerland is not one of them. Hidden beneath the surface and under our noses, a multitude of lost territories can be found.
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