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

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

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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 ...

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

Nymphs offer us more than just stories of sexy nature spirits. They can reveal how ancient people thought about their world ...

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

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Julie Speidel’s lifelong fascination with the natural world, and humanity’s awed encounters with it, fueled her powerful ...

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

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