The human genome is made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes, the biological blueprints that make humans … well, human. But it turns out that some of our DNA — about 8% — are the remnants of ancient viruses ...

A 17th-century Greek inscription at the entrance of Oxford’s Divinity School has gone largely unnoticed for over 350 years.

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By turning ancient texts into immersive puzzles, these games spark curiosity and invite players to discover history in new, exciting ways.

Around 1,500 Latin inscriptions are discovered every year, offering an invaluable view into the daily life of ancient ...

Nishijinori, the intricate weaving technique for kimonos that dates back more than a thousand years in Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, is getting a high-tech collaborator: artificial intelligence.

We conservatives read the ancient text that tell us that understanding and compassion are universal and unlimited. We conservatives must drink from the unlimited wells of compassion and understanding ...

Google’s DeepMind has unveiled a new artificial intelligence tool capable of deciphering and contextualising ancient texts, including Roman-era Latin inscriptions. The new AI, named Aeneas ...

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An analysis of the Res Gestae Divi Augusti using AI reveals its legal tone and imperial messaging, offering new insights missed by historians.

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The long history of midwives Midwifery is by no means new; the system of women caring for women is mentioned in ancient texts and books authored by midwives’ date to the Renaissance.