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The Malabathrinum papyrus (P.Vindob. G 35250, Herakleopolis/Middle Egypt, 5th century CE) contains a recipe for an eye ...

A link between the Huns and Xiongnu was long suspected and now scientists say DNA evidence links the two empires across the ...

The Nika Revolt of 532 AD in Constantinople was one of the bloodiest sports riots in history and nearly led to the toppling ...

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Our human history has witnessed hundreds and thousands of deities who have been worshipped by different societies across ...

The decline of the Roman Empire in the fifth century marked a turning point. The trade and political networks that connected Scandinavia with Rome began to disintegrate, forcing Scandinavian leaders ...

Ancient DNA traces the Huns' journey from Mongolia to Europe. But this wasn't straightforward.