In this post we present information on the dietary behaviours of Neanderthals extracted from several published papers. Continue reading “Dietary behaviours of Neanderthals”
Dietary behaviours of Neanderthals
The Komnenian reform; why did it fail
Prior to the 12th century, writers of the Eastern Roman Empire had described the west in terms delineating the region as being comprised of a series of distinctly different peoples, cultures and territories (Spaniards, Italians, etc.). By the time that Manuel began to reach the heights of Imperial power, eastern intellectuals had begun to describe Europe as a unified people, bringing the concept of “The West” to the East (Kahzdan). Continue reading “The Komnenian reform; why did it fail”
What led the Komnenian Emperors to embrace aspects of the Western Way of War
Despite modern interpretations of the Empire, it was not without military dynamism throughout its 800-year hold on the East. Continue reading “What led the Komnenian Emperors to embrace aspects of the Western Way of War”
Theological approach to Aeschylus’ tragedy “Agamemnon”
In this article we analyze excerpts from Aeschylus‘ tragedy “Agamemnon” in an original way. Continue reading “Theological approach to Aeschylus’ tragedy “Agamemnon””
Climate change 4.2 ka BP most likely responsible for the termination of the Indus valley civilization, study finds
In this post we present selected parts of the very interesting paper titled “Climate change at the 4.2 ka BP termination of the Indus valley civilization and Holocene south Asian monsoon variability“, by M. Staubwasseret al. Continue reading “Climate change 4.2 ka BP most likely responsible for the termination of the Indus valley civilization, study finds”
The role of Cyprus in Mediterranean Trade during the Bronze Age
In this post we present information, extracted from four publications, which refer to the role of Cyprus in Mediterranean Trade during the Bronze Age. Continue reading “The role of Cyprus in Mediterranean Trade during the Bronze Age”
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