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‘Scent of eternity’ worn by ancient Egyptian mummy has been revealed
A balm used in the mummification of an ancient Egyptian who died 3500 years ago contains ingredients hinting at long-distance trade
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The untold story of the curiously controversial Homo floresiensis dig
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Ancient humans may have worn shoes more than 100,000 years ago
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脰tzi the iceman was dark-skinned and balding, suggests genome analysis
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Ancient Babylonian arson in Jerusalem revealed by chemical clues
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Ancient make-up in Chinese tomb includes concealer and skin lightener
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Ancient utensils bear traces of 2000-year-old Vietnamese curry
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Tooth analysis reveals ancient Iberian leader was female
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Ancient Scandinavians wrote encrypted messages in runes 1500 years ago
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Stone tools in Filipino cave were used to make ropes 40,000 years ago
Marks on stone tools found in the Tabon Caves on Palawan island in the Philippines suggest they were used for processing plant fibres, allowing the creation of ropes, baskets and other items
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Plague first came to Britain from Europe at least 4000 years ago
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Stone Age blueprints are the oldest architectural plans ever found
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Famous Benin Bronzes from West Africa used metal sourced in Germany
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The archaeologists recreating the secrets of prehistoric technology
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