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Skull of Homo heidelbergensis (fossils, hominids).

Human Ancestors

Concept of human evolution from ape to man. Man evolution. Development progress, primate growth, ancestor and mankind, caveman and neanderthal mammal generation. Neanderthal and monkey. Raster version

Just How Old Is Homo sapiens?

Homo Naledi on exhibition in 2015

Measuring the Reign of Homo naledi

Battle of Fleurus (June 16, 1794), the most significant battle in the First Coalition phase of the French Revolutionary Wars; by Jean-Baptiste Mauzaisse, 19th century.

What Led to France’s Reign of Terror?

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Close up of periodic table, focus on nickel, copper, zinc, palladium, silver, cadmium

When Was the Periodic Table Invented?

The Colosseum, Rome, Italy. Giant amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. (ancient architecture; architectural ruins)

New Seven Wonders of the World

An ancient egyptian hieroglyphic painted carving showing the falcon headed god Horus seated on a throne and holding a golden fly whisk. Before him are the Pharoah Seti and the goddess Isis. Interior wall of the temple to Osiris at Abydos, Egypt.

11 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Panoramic view at sunrise of moai, Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile

6 Lost Civilizations

Statue of Liberty in front of the skyline of Manhattan, New York City, New York.

Who Was the Woman Behind the Statue of Liberty?

Aphrodite. Greek mythology. Sculpture. Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty.

12 Greek Gods and Goddesses

Calendar marking march 15th

22 Questions About Time and Timekeeping Answered

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archaeology Homo heidelbergensis Homo paleoanthropology Tayacian industry Alesia La Chapelle-aux-Saints Le Moustier Saint-Acheul Saint-Césaire Fontéchevade Mont Lassois Eyzies-de-Tayac caves La Ferrassie Machu Picchu

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