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fromFuturism
5 days ago

Scientists Teach AI to Think About the Roman Empire

Aeneas AI successfully identified the date of Augustus's Res Gestae to around 15 CE, aiding historians in their research.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

A History of Brain Plasticity Research

Brain plasticity has been acknowledged for over 200 years, with early studies indicating that exercise can physically alter brain structure.
History
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

DNA shows ancient Egyptians had surprising foreign roots DW 07/02/2025

The first ancient Egyptian genome was analyzed, revealing insights into a potter's life during a transformative period in Ancient Egypt.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Solving the mystery of a 200-year-old ambush

The discovery of skeletons in Navarre provides new insights into the impact of guerrilla warfare during the Napoleonic War in Spain.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Female Spy Network Uncovered in Medieval Ypres, Study Finds - Medievalists.net

Rural women operated as spies during Flanders' revolt, delivering messages and gathering intelligence amidst conflict.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Many of Dead Sea scrolls may be older than thought, experts say

Recent AI research suggests Dead Sea scrolls may be older than previously thought, potentially dating from their original authors' time.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Medieval Healers Used Nettles to Treat Wounds, Not Just to Sting, Study Finds - Medievalists.net

Nettles, viewed as both a nuisance and remedy, played a crucial role in medieval healing practices and their modern comparisons.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Leprosy spread throughout America centuries before the arrival of Europeans

Leprosy existed in Indigenous Americans long before European contact, challenging historical beliefs about the disease's introduction to the continent.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Family welcomes home Livermore World War II vet who died 81 years ago: 'This is where you belong'

Lt. Thomas Kelly's remains were finally returned to his family, providing them closure after 81 years of uncertainty following his WWII disappearance.
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Research roundup: Tattooed tardigrades and splash-free urinals

A gladiator skeleton with lion bite marks provides physical evidence of animal combat in ancient Rome.
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Shakespeare may not have been a remote husband, new study finds

William Shakespeare may not have been distant from his wife Anne Hathaway, suggesting a more involved relationship during his time in London.
fromNature
3 months ago

Early air-pollution activists fight against city smoke

A 250,000-year-old footprint reveals important details about early humans' behaviors and their environment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

A common humanity': the British families who tended graves of German soldiers

Tending war graves fosters reconciliation and acknowledges shared grief between former adversaries.
Over 7,000 German soldiers buried in the UK evoke a history of shared mourning.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Here's what to know.

Newly released documents on JFK's assassination offer limited insights into an event surrounded by conspiracy but lack organizational clarity compared to prior releases.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

Medieval Skeletons Reveal Gendered Health Disparities in London - Medievalists.net

The study reveals enduring disparities in health outcomes influenced by gender, challenging previous research.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Polynesians loved him': the astonishing revelations that cast Paul Gauguin in a new light

Gauguin's controversial legacy raises questions of morality versus admiration in art appreciation.
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control?Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control? - Harvard Gazette

The acceptance of airborne diseases was hindered by the uncharismatic personalities of key researchers.
Carl Zimmer's book explores the historical misconceptions surrounding the transmission of airborne pathogens.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

10 Medieval Studies' Articles Published Last Month - Medievalists.net

The article discusses using digital methods to engage the public with castle inventories from the late medieval period.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

'Last Seen': After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones

The online archive 'Last Seen' reveals the heart-wrenching search of formerly enslaved people for lost family members.
History
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

Dredging Up the Ghostly Secrets of Slave Ships

Maritime archaeologists are excavating slave shipwrecks to reconnect Black communities with their ancestral history.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

More than 10,000 First Nations people killed in Australia's frontier wars, final massacre map shows

The Colonial Frontier Massacres Digital Map Project reveals the extent of violence against Aboriginal people in Australia's colonial history.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

World War II Claimed More Lives in This Country Than COVID Did Worldwide

In 1945, Boston University President Daniel L. Marsh honored 223 students and alumni who lost their lives in WWII, stating they died for democracy, religious freedom, and freedom of speech."
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
9 months ago

Christopher Columbus' remains discovered after more than 500 years

Miguel Lorente, a forensic scientist who led the research, said on Thursday: 'Today it has been possible to verify it with new technologies, so that the previous partial theory that the remains of Seville belong to Christopher Columbus has been definitively confirmed.'
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fromNature
10 months ago

Dealers need not apply: shipping plants for science in 1874

The 1924 article reviews early cancer treatment efficacy while advocating for continued research and exploration in the field.
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