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Welcome to All That History—where the past isn’t just a collection of dusty dates but a living, breathing story with twists, turns, and a pinch of honesty. We’re not just here to bring you the latest archaeological discoveries and well-researched articles.
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Stone Age craftspeople spent hours drilling through stone with deer bone and sand. Troy's newest find is a 4,500-year-old gold brooch (one of only 3 known). And at Göbekli Tepe, a human statue was embedded in a wall 12,000 years ago. Your weekly archaeology roundup is here.

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This Week in Archaeology: Stone Age Precision Tools, Troy’s Golden Treasures, and Göbekli Tepe’s Ritual Statue
A Stone Age hammer discovered in Norway this summer demonstrates the precision and patience of craftspeople 9,000 years ago.
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A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope was stolen by a museum employee and sold for less than $4,000 before being melted down for scrap gold. Four suspects arrested in the destruction of this irreplaceable piece of ancient Egyptian history. #EgyptianHistory #Archaeology
Museum Employee Steals 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Pharaoh's Bracelet, Sells for $4,000 - AllThatHistory
A museum employee stole a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope from Cairo's Egyptian Museum, selling it for under $4,000 before it was melted down for scrap gold.
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Scientists just figured out how to date dinosaur eggs directly using lasers, revealing these ancient fossils are 85 million years old. This breakthrough could completely change how we understand prehistoric life and climate change. The "atomic clock" method is revolutionary! 🦕🥚

#history #dinosaurs
Revolutionary Laser Method Reveals Age of Chinese Dinosaur Eggs for First Time - AllThatHistory
Chinese scientists use revolutionary laser technique to date dinosaur eggs for the first time, revealing 85-million-year-old fossils that shed light on Late Cretaceous climate change.
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Archaeologists found 10,000-year-old smoke-dried mummies across Asia that are older than Egyptian mummies! Ancient communities in China and Southeast Asia used fire and smoke to preserve their dead. Fascinating how some Indonesian tribes still do this today.

#archaeology #mummies #ancienthistory
Ancient Smoke-Dried Mummies Discovered Across Asia Predate Egyptian Methods by Millennia - AllThatHistory
Researchers discover 10,000-year-old smoke-dried mummies across Asia, revealing ancient preservation techniques that predate Egyptian mummification by thousands of years.
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The #Zapotec built #Mexico's first major city at Monte Alban around 500 BC, housing 115,000 people on a carved mountaintop. They created #Mesoamerica's earliest writing system and influenced every civilization that followed.
The Cloud People: How Zapotec Civilization Pioneered Urban Life in Ancient Mexico
Archaeological evidence points to Monte Alban around 500 BC as home to roughly 115,000 residents at its peak.
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Imagine George Washington in the modern world. How would the first U.S. president look today? 🤔
#HistoryReimagined #GeorgeWashington #ModernHistory
Archaeologists just uncovered a tiny bronze Celtic warrior figurine - complete with armor, sword and shield - among 40,000 artifacts at the ancient Manching settlement. The 3-inch figure was made using advanced lost-wax casting 2,000+ years ago. Even has a loop to wear as jewelry! #Archaeology
Bronze Celtic Warrior Found Among 40,000 Artifacts in Bavarian Excavations - AllThatHistory
German archaeologists discovered a remarkable bronze Celtic warrior figurine among 40,000 artifacts during three years of excavations at Bavaria's ancient Manching oppidum, revealing new details…
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Hercules statue and the Pillars of Hercules at the entrance to the main port, Strait of Gibraltar, Ceuta

#Hercules #StraitOfGibraltar #AncientMyths
Earth and mother goddesses are often associated with death. A well-known example is Persephone, the daughter of Demeter.

#Mythology #Persephone #AncientBeliefs
Greek bronze Corinthian helmet, 500–475 BC, at the Cleveland Museum of Art

#AncientGreece #CorinthianHelmet #ClevelandMuseum
In 1918, coal miners were astonished to uncover a petrified tree stump entombed within a coal seam

#FossilFind #Paleontology #CoalMining
Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, is the world’s first national park. Located in the western United States, it continues to inspire visitors with its breathtaking landscapes and rich natural heritage.

#Yellowstone #NationalParks #NaturePreservation
The Inca Gold Collection.

A stunning display of ancient craftsmanship housed in various museums, including the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.

#IncaGold #AncientAmericas #MuseumCollection