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Göbekli Tepe: The Temple That Hints at What Humans Were Up to 11,000 Years Ago

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Göbekli Tepe is thought to be a possible archaeological bridge between nomadic hunter-gatherer societies and stable, settled agricultural communities that built temples and produced art.

Why is Mesopotamia called the cradle of civilization?

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Mesopotamia was a region in the Middle East from which all of civilization developed. Learn about Mesopotamia and the birth of ancient civilization.

Pantheon vs. Parthenon: What's the Difference?

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It's easy to confuse the Parthenon and the Pantheon. The names are so similar, and they're both ancient ruins. But despite those similarities, the two structures are very different.

How Hanukkah Works

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Every year, Jews around the world celebrate Hanukkah, a holiday celebrating triumph over persecution. Find out what Hanukkah is all about.

Deciphering the History, Symbols and Sounds of Egyptian Hieroglyphics

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About 25 symbols in the Egyptian hieroglyphic 'alphabet' denote specific sounds. But very few words were written purely alphabetically.

10 of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in the World

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It's hard to nail down the oldest city in the world. Some say it's Damascus, Syria, while others suggest it's Jericho, in the West Bank. So which is older?

Satanism Origins, Misconceptions and Modern Manifestations

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Rumors abound about Satanism. Its adherents are often portrayed as evil, bloodthirsty deviants in popular culture. But that's a mischaracterization of the philosophy of Satanists.

When Was Jesus Born? It Wasn't Actually Dec. 25

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The Bible doesn't say exactly when Jesus was born but a close reading of the text gives us clues to a more correct date than Dec. 25. And why was that date chosen away? It has nothing to do with pagan religions.

All 48 Countries of Asia, Sorted by Region

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Eurasia is the largest continent on Earth, home to a rich tapestry of cultures, languages and histories. From the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia to the bustling cities of the modern era, the countries of Asia offer a glimpse into the diversity of the world's population.

The Infamous Cults Quiz

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Some cults promote harsh conservative judgment; some are more into free love and spaceships. Others are incredibly dangerous, harming their own members and innocent people. With this quiz, we'll see how much you really know about infamous cults.

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