Genetic analysis of skeletons buried in a Neolithic proto-city in Turkey reveals that female lineages were important in early ...

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Papua New Guinea, the Blyth's Hornbill – Rhyticeros plicatus – lives out a tale of deep trust and complex family bonds. It's ...

Near the cliffs of Luxor, where ancient temples rise from the desert, a new discovery is changing how we understand one of ...

The experiences of women differed in ancient Athens and Sparta. Largely portrayed as "invisible," evidence reveals a striking ...

In Ancient Egypt, women held significant roles and enjoyed legal rights such as property ownership and equality in court. Widows gained additional freedoms, including land transactions and the ability ...

Genetic studies point to female-centered living arrangements in Neolithic Çatalhöyük. Yet, power may not have rested solely ...

Archaeologists digging at a mysterious ancient city in Turkey have made a discovery that could rewrite the story of human ...

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Palmyra palm is a resilient, multi-use tree offering nutrition, income, and sustainable rural livelihoods through sap, fruits ...

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