20 articles tagged with "history"
The recent discovery of 12,000-year-old dice offers a rare glimpse into the playful nature of early humans, a facet of history that often leaves little trace.
Strategic angle: Access to nutritious food has been historically unequal, with meat being a coveted resource in pre-industrial Europe.
Strategic angle: New analysis reveals the politicization of a shaman's grave discovery in Nazi Germany was based on incorrect narratives.
Strategic angle: Explore the historical significance of the IBM 3270 Information Display System with this detailed document.
Strategic angle: Research from the University of Otago indicates that sexually transmitted infections were less common during the gold rush era than previously believed.
Exploring the lengthy journey back to lunar exploration and the historical context behind it.
Strategic angle: Over 180,000 records accessible to preserve the memory of Spanish refugees.
Strategic angle: Exploring the role of medieval chess in fostering equality among players of diverse backgrounds.
Strategic angle: Spain's adherence to Central European Time is linked to historical ties with Nazi Germany, raising questions about its impact on daily life.
Strategic angle: University’s botanic garden will use study materials created by John Stevens Henslow, the naturalist’s mentor, 200 years ago.
Strategic angle: Explore the rich history and cultural significance of Paris's 6th arrondissement.
Strategic angle: A new study uncovers how Samuel Pepys attempted to hide his connections to slavery.
Strategic angle: Researchers have uncovered the world’s oldest known cave art—a 67,800-year-old hand stencil in Indonesia, hinting at early symbolic thinking.
Strategic angle: A look at the historical fluctuations in oil prices and their impact on the economy.
Strategic angle: Explore the rich history of mining at the German Mining Museum in Bochum.
Strategic angle: Archaeological discoveries reveal that children in the Levant were molding clay long before the advent of pottery and agriculture.
Strategic angle: Exploring the incredible history of vans, from cargo to minivans and beyond.
Strategic angle: Historian Ivan Jablonka discusses the implications of name usage in the context of antisemitism following recent remarks by Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
Strategic angle: A deep dive into the challenges faced by the National Park Service in updating historical narratives.
Strategic angle: The proposed 250-foot arch has sparked debate in Washington, reflecting on how monumental gateways have influenced politics and culture throughout history.