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Author：卜可Published：September 27, 2025Updated：June 14, 2026
Hemudu CultureJune 3, 2026The Hemudu Culture is one of the most important Neolithic cultures in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, dating back approximately 7,000 to 5,300 years. This article presents key discoveries from the Hemudu Site, including rice‑based agriculture, stilt‑house architecture, bone spades, lacquerware, and bird worship, and examines their historical significance in the context of the plural origins of Chinese civilization.
Kerkerani cultureJune 4, 2026The Cucuteni–Trypillian culture is one of the most significant archaeological cultures of late Neolithic and Chalcolithic Europe, spanning the territories of present-day Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine. This article examines its painted pottery art, monumental settlements, religious beliefs, the phenomenon of house burning, and the ultimate process of its decline, thereby elucidating the developmental apex of prehistoric agricultural civilization in Europe.
Agriculture emerged in Greece and the Aegean Sea region.June 14, 2026From about 7000 BC to 6500 BC, early farmers from Anatolia crossed the Aegean Sea and brought mature wheat and livestock technology to the Greek peninsula. From the early domestication remains at Franchthi Cave, through the settled villages of Sesklo, to the rise of the Minoan civilization on Crete, this article takes you on a journey to explore the ancient origins of agricultural civilization in Europe.
Longshan CultureJune 5, 2026The Longshan Culture is one of the most important archaeological cultures of the Late Neolithic period in China, dating from approximately 4,500 to 4,000 years ago. This article systematically examines the origins and geographical distribution of the Longshan Culture, its black‑ware pottery techniques, social stratification, the emergence of proto‑writing, prehistoric urban sites, and its relationship with the Erlitou Culture of the Xia Dynasty, thereby illuminating a crucial phase in the formation of Chinese civilization.
Liangzhu CultureJune 4, 2026The Liangzhu culture was a prehistoric civilization of late Neolithic China, dating back approximately 5,300 to 4,300 years ago. The article offers an in-depth analysis of the Liangzhu Ancient City site, the world’s earliest large-scale flood-control dam project, and the exquisite jade ritual objects centered on cong cylinders and divine emblems, thereby providing comprehensive evidence for the highly organized, early urban‑civilization state that emerged in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
Battle of Torrance ValleyJune 14, 2026The Battle of the Tollense Valley took place around 1300 BCE and is recognized as the earliest and largest prehistoric battle known in Europe. Thousands of warriors clashed in fierce battle across northeastern Germany, against the backdrop of the “Late Bronze Age Collapse” in Eurasia. This paradigm-shifting archaeological discovery has fundamentally reshaped our understanding of the complexity of European Bronze Age societies and their military organizational capabilities.
Hongshan CultureJune 2, 2026Hongshan Culture is one of the most important late Neolithic archaeological cultures in northern China, renowned for the Niuheliang site, the Goddess Temple, the cairn tombs, and its exquisite jade artifacts. This article provides a systematic overview of the Hongshan Culture, covering its chronological framework, geographical distribution, agricultural practices, jade-crafting traditions, and its pivotal significance for research on the origins of Chinese civilization.
Homo erectusMarch 12, 2026Homo erectus, which existed about 1.8 million to 200000 years ago, is a critical and successful species in the history of human evolution. Their body proportions are close to those of modern people. They can systematically use fire and make complex tools. They not only created the Acheri culture, but also made human beings walk out of Africa for the first time, which can be called a milestone in the evolution of the human genus.
TutankhamunMarch 4, 2026Tutankhamun is the most famous pharaoh in ancient Egypt. It is not because of his achievements, but because of his unstolen KV62 tomb and gold mask that shocked the world and solved many mysteries of the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt.
Y chromosome AdamMarch 4, 2026What is Y chromosome Adam? This article explains the paternal inheritance of Y chromosome, molecular clock age, African origin of 120000 year, and the difference between it and mitochondrial Eve.
The founding of the city of CarthageMarch 8, 2026In the 9th century BC, the Phoenician princess Dido founded Carthage in North Africa. This paper examines how Carthage evolved from a refuge trading post into the most powerful commercial empire in the Mediterranean, explores the context of the conflict between Punic culture and Greek colonists, and analyzes how Carthage came to be Rome’s destined rival.
Tielepin edictMarch 5, 2026Infighting within the Hittite royal family was frequent. To address this, Telepinu issued the Telepinu Proclamation, which standardized the succession to the throne and imposed limits on royal authority. Despite its profound historical significance, it failed to put an end to palace assassinations.
Reformation in EhnaonMarch 4, 2026Ehnatun (Amenhotep IV) was the most controversial pharaoh in ancient Egypt. He carried out the religious reform, abolished the god of Amun, respected the god of Aton, and moved the capital of Ehtarton. Although the reform failed, it left the earliest bud of monotheism and the statue of Queen Naftiti.
The oldest known human member—Orrorin tugenensisJune 5, 2026Orrorin tugenensis, also known as the “Millennium Man,” lived in Africa 6 million years ago and is one of the earliest known hominins to have walked upright. This paper presents the fossil discoveries, morphological characteristics, and evolutionary significance of this taxon.
The end of the Egyptian EmpireMarch 4, 2026The end of the Egyptian imperial era began with the murder of Ramses III, the harassment of the sea, the dictatorship of the priests, the prevalence of tomb robberies and the workers' strike, which eventually led to the collapse of the new kingdom and the return of ancient Egypt to its former glory.
The heyday of Mycenaean civilizationMarch 5, 2026The Mycenaean civilization entered its heyday in the 15th century BC, controlling the Aegean region, building acropolis and palaces, and unearthed a large number of gold relics, which were revealed by Schliman's archaeological discoveries.
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