Chiefs, warriors, and ancient Pacific rituals — how has honouring the dead changed?
Across the Pacific, funeral practices have evolved from their ancient roots. From intense physical grief traditions in PNG to ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...
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Bust of Julius Caesar
Solder, lawyer and writer, Pliny the Elder’s (23 – 79 AD) research into the natural world formed the basis of scientific authority for centuries to come. He died during the eruption of Mount ...
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Sparta: Government and classes
Sparta had a highly unusual system of government. Two kings ruled the city, but a 28-member 'council of elders' limited their powers. These men were recruited from the highest social class ...