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Before modern science had a true understanding of what a solar eclipse is and how they work, ancient cultures had to form their own beliefs.

Humans have been getting ink for at least 5,200 years. Here are some of the most intriguing ancient tattoos, from cultic symbols to complex horse motifs.

A floor mosaic bearing the Greek words "Peace be with the elders" has led researchers to identify what could be the earliest ...

It was common for ancient cultures to communally take hallucinogens, but this society did things much differently.

For some cultures, the practice of cranial deformation may have offered individuals a path to privilege later in their lives.

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Before modern science had a true understanding of what a solar eclipse is and how they work, ancient cultures had to form their own beliefs.