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The Archimedes screw, an ancient Greek invention for lifting water. Learn about its origins, how it works, and its modern applications.

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Researchers, including Professor Dan Lawrence of our Archaeology Department, found that shared and inclusive governance was far more widespread in ancient societies than once beli ...

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Fly above the ancient heart of Provence with this breathtaking drone video of Arles, France. Witness the city's astonishing density of Roman heritage, gliding directly over the immense, imposing ...

Discover Ajanta’s ancient Buddhist murals and hidden stories in Ashwin Prabhu’s engaging children’s book, Magnificent Murals.

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