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The tablets were found within a thick layer of ash from an ancient fire, suggesting they survived a catastrophic event that destroyed part of the city. According to the announcement, the inscribed ...

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These rituals rooted in the pagan origins of Halloween invite us to reflect on the past, connect with spirits, celebrate ...

An international consortium of researchers has created the largest-ever database compiling records of brain activity during ...

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An international consortium of researchers has created the largest-ever database compiling records of brain activity during sleep and dream reports ...

A new study reveals that the deadliest weapon of the Bronze Age originated in the Near East around 1600 BCE before spreading ...