5 magnificent mud houses that celebrate climate-responsive building techniques
From a swirling, subterranean home in Shoolagiri, to a hand-sculpted homestay in Rishikesh, here are 5 utterly unique mud ...
Island life 200 million years ago: Ancient neptunian dike reveals rare mixed marine and terrestrial fossil assemblage
Two Paleontology and Evolution students from the University of Bristol have undertaken the first ever study which describes ...
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The Last Traces of Arizona’s Ancient Salado People Cling to These Remote Cliff Dwellings
Many scholars agree that the name Tonto derived from the Chiricahua name for Western Apaches — bini édiné — meaning “people without minds.” This may have referred to the fact that they spoke a ...
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Severe Storms Batter Greek Islands for a Second Day, with Crete Hardest Hit
Severe storms battered islands in Greece for a second day Tuesday, with Crete experiencing the heaviest rainfall. Authorities ...
Greek islands Paros and Mykonos close schools, ban traffic as severe storms cause destruction
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A powerful storm lashed the Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos on Monday, triggering widespread ...
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How mud walls kept houses clean and cool
Many traditional homes coated with mud have lasted for generations, proving its resilience. The use of mud in home construction reflects an ancient yet highly effective understanding of nature, ...
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3,200-year-old Egyptian tomb may belong to military commander who served under Ramesses III
He also built an elaborate mortuary temple at Medinet Habu, near Luxor (ancient Thebes), that still stands today. Ultimately, he was assassinated by multiple individuals who used a variety of weapons.
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Megalodon-mania: Teeth from massive ancient shark up for auction in Saint John
(Graham Thompson/CBC) A Saint John auction house has opened online bidding on a collection of megalodon shark teeth that are millions of years old. Sarah Jones, curator at Jones Auction House ...
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New Discovery in Egypt Unveils Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman Graves and Artifacts
Archaeologists uncover an ancient burial site with Egyptian, Greek, and Roman graves at Tell Ruwad Iskandar, Egypt. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient ...
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EXPLAINED: Raining dirt and mud
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Many of our viewers have reached out asking why their cars are covered in dirt and mud. So, we asked our TV 6 First Alert Weather Team to explain. They said, strong winds ...
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What Was Daily Life Like in Ancient Greece?
Life in ancient Greece revolved around city-states ... Credit: Yair Haklai / CC BY-SA 3.0 Greek homes were modest, constructed from stones, mud bricks wooden beams and clay tiles. They were designed ...
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UCC study finds never-before-seen preservation of animal tissue in volcanic rock
'Fossils preserving evidence of soft tissues are essential for our understanding of the evolution of life and ancient biodiversity,' the study states The international team, led by UCC's Dr ...