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Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia
Pella reached its zenith during the 4th century BCE under the rule of Philip II and his son Alexander the Great. Alexander ...
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Phila of Elimeia, the first wife of Philip II of Macedon
Born into the influential Elimeian royal family, Phila was typical of the political alliances in Macedonian society. Her ...
Archaeologists Find a Pharaoh’s Tomb, the First Since King Tut, Egypt Says
The ministry of antiquities said the discovery of the tomb of Thutmose II, whose wife, Hatshepsut, took the throne after his ...
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This Philly cemetery sits on a residential Roxborough street. It’s now poised for historic designation
The burial ground helps tell the story of Manayunk and Roxborough before and after they became part of the city.
A Boneyard Along the Thames River Reveals London’s Ancient Burials
Researchers have found dozens of human bones on the banks of the iconic river, many of them thousands of years old.
City Council approves $45M for 250th anniversary celebrations
The funding represents the most robust investment the city has made for celebrations of America's 250th anniversary next year ...
It’s the biggest Egyptian tomb discovery in a century. Who was Thutmose II?
An empty tomb, yet a groundbreaking find – archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the tomb of Thutmose II, a ruler ...
Late for the Party
Philly’s preparations for America’s 250th anniversary lost momentum amid COVID and other challenges. Is it too late to pull ...
The Great Wall of China is 300 years older than we thought
The Great Wall of China wasn’t a single construction project, but rather a series of defensive and border fortifications ...