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The ‘Great Dying’ wiped out 90% of life, then came 5 million years of lethal heat. New fossils explain why
A mass extinction event wiped out around 90% of life. What followed has long puzzled scientists: The planet became lethally ...
Archaeology volunteers uncover Bronze Age burial site beneath city park
Three Bronze Age cremations have been discovered underneath a popular playing field, as volunteer archaeologists resume ...
A Swiss village was buried under a mountain. This town could be next.
In the past century, scientists have observed more rockfalls and avalanches in the Alps, a looming threat to nearby villages.
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Magnificent Palaces Were the Centers of Power in Bronze Age Greece
Between c. 1400 and 1200 BC, impressive palaces were the focal points of power for the Mycenaeans in Bronze Age Greece.
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Gangs, Mercenaries, and the Collapse of Order
Mercenaries have been a staple of conflict since ancient times, hired to fight wars that national armies couldn’t - or wouldn’t. From Bronze Age warriors to modern-day private military contractors, ...
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It’s possible Paramount sale could collapse under pressure from Trump: analysts - MarketWatch
It’s been nearly a year since Paramount Global reached an agreement to sell itself to Skydance Media, but the deal has dragged on amid uncertainty due to pressure from the Trump administration.
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This Bronze Age Diet Change Marked A Major Turning Point In European Society
Diet revolution: Bronze Age communities rapidly adopted drought-resistant millet as a staple crop between 1540-1480 BCE, ...
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BBC Sounds - Dan Snow’s History Hit, The Bronze Age Collapse
The Bronze Age Collapse. Dan Snow’s History Hit. Around 3,200 years ago, a vast, interconnected civilisation suddenly collapsed. Show more.