Topic: archaeological evidence
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60,000-Year-Old Poison Arrows Discovered, Oldest Ever Found
The discovery of 60,000-year-old quartz arrowheads in South Africa with plant toxin residue is the oldest direct evidence of poisoned projectiles, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of early human ingenuity and cognitive development. Analysis revealed the arrowheads contained alkaloids fro...
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Neolithic Warriors Took Trophies from Invading Tribes
Neolithic communities in northeastern France engaged in ritualized warfare, taking body parts as trophies from foreign invaders, indicating complex social and symbolic behaviors. Evidence from skeletal remains shows unhealed trauma and deliberate removal of limbs, suggesting organized armed clash...
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Betel Nuts: The 4,000-Year-Old Buzz You've Never Heard Of
Betel nut chewing is an ancient Southeast Asian tradition that provides mild stimulant effects and social significance, often prepared with betel leaves and lime paste. Recent archaeological research on 4,000-year-old remains in Thailand revealed betel nut consumption through dental plaque analys...
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