Egyptian antiquities officials announced the discovery of at least 100 ancient coffins on Saturday, some of which had mummies inside. Around 40 gilded statues were also discovered in a vast necropolis south of Cairo. Colorful, sealed sarcophagi and statues, that were buried more than 2,500 years ago, were displayed in a makeshift exhibit at the […]
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Watch: Archaeologists find at least 100 coffins from Egypt’s Ptolemaic dynasty
Asian and Nubian Influences Found In Ptolemaic Era Statues in Berenice
Several mysterious statues dating back over 2000 years have been unearthed inside a temple in the ruined port of Berenice in Egypt. What makes them unique is that they exhibit strong influences from both Asia and the African interior, which demonstrates the extent of global cultural exchange during the Classical Age. The team of Polish […]
Jews More Prone to Schizophrenia Than Non-Jews
Scientists have discovered a gene that predisposes Ashkenazi Jews to schizophrenia. For purely genetic reasons, these Jews are 40 percent more likely to develop schizophrenia and related mental disorders than non-Jews, thereby proving conclusively that Jews are a ‘race’ as well as a culture. Israeli and American scientists have discovered a gene among Ashkenazi Jews that […]