Researchers have recreated Egyptian blue, the world’s oldest synthetic pigment, revealing its ancient spiritual role and surprising modern applications—from art to forensics—while uncovering new insights into how it was originally made.
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Researchers Say Religion—Not Rodents—Helped Turn Wildcats into House Cats
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New research reveals domestic cats were first tamed in ancient Egypt for religious rituals honoring the goddess Bastet, challenging earlier beliefs that domestication began for pest control in early farming communities.
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New Study Suggests Ancient Pagan Worship Persisted in 5th-Century Britain
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Jewelry from a Roman treasure hoard discovered in Thetford Forest, East Anglia, suggests that pagan practices in the region persisted into the 5th century—much later than previously thought, according to a new research.
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Ancient Celtic Warrior Received Advanced Medical Care, Study Finds
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An ancient Celtic warrior likely received advanced medical care for his time, offering rare insight into early Iron Age healing practices and the privileges of elite status.
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The Sacred Hearth: New Research Reveals Our Ancestors’ Mastery of Fire
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New research from Ukraine reveals Ice Age hearths showing advanced fire use, suggesting seasonal adaptation and skilled fuel management by early European hunter-gatherers during a time of scarce evidence.
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A Game of Clones: The Resurrection of the Dire Wolf
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olossal Biosciences claims to have revived the dire wolf, but experts argue the result is more marketing than resurrection—a genetically modified gray wolf dressed in Ice Age myth and hype. Sadly, we’ll still need asteroids.