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Sumo wrestling, an iconic sport deeply rooted in Japanese culture, is more than just a test of strength and agility; it embodies centuries of tradition, ritual, and spiritual significance. This ancient sport has fascinated audiences worldwide, but its origins and evolution offer a captivating glimpse into the cultural tapestry of Japan. The Historical Roots The […]

In ancient Peru, trepanation – removing a section of a person’s skull using a hand drill or a scraping tool – was much more common than today. But it was much more dangerous, too. The risky process was applied to treat a variety of ailments, from head injuries to heartsickness. Around 2,000 years ago, a […]

It’s one of the most complete dino embryos ever found – tucked into a position that’s strikingly similar to today’s unhatched chickens. The egg was discovered in Ganzhou, southern China by the stone mining company Yingliang Group back in 2000. However, its significance remained unnoticed for another 15 years, when a crack in the egg’s […]

An image that has recently gone viral on social media depicts a well-preserved set of fossils from a marine creature that lived 280 million years ago. But what was this animal exactly? Image credit: FossilEra The fossils in question are those of Jimbacrinus crinoids, or sea lilies, and were found in Western Australia. These marine […]

While the British Royal Family can trace its lineage back to King Ecgberht (770/775 – 839), a DNA test reveals a much more astonishing connection for a history teacher in Cheddar. He shares a direct maternal line with Cheddar Man, Britain’s oldest complete skeleton, making him the world’s most distant confirmed relative. Ancestor and descendant: Reconstruction […]

One of the 3,600-Year-Old Tarim mummies from the Xiaohe cemetery in China, with kefir cheese samples (highlighted with red triangles) scattered around its neck. Image credit: Wenying Li In a remarkable discovery, researchers have identified the world’s oldest cheese on 3,600-year-old mummies in China’s Tarim Basin. This finding sheds light on ancient food practices and […]