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Calling all ancient history enthusiasts! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ANCIENT ORIGINS NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT As a valued member of our community, we wanted to share an important update with you and ask for your support. Recently, Facebook has made some algorithm changes that are significantly reducing our reach to people like you who enjoy and benefit from our content. But there's a way you can help us to ensure that our community continues to grow and thrive. We would be incredibly grateful if you could take just a few minutes to leave a testimonial on our Facebook page. Your positive experiences and feedback will not only help us reach more people but also inspire others to join and benefit from our community. 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With Ancient DNA Origins you can discover your ancient ancestors who lived between 12,000 BC and 1800 AD. Combining genetic, historical, and archaeological records, Ancient DNA Origins is the leading paleogenomic test designed to reveal your true primeval origins. What is the Ancient DNA Origins test? Ancient DNA Origins is the first and only genetic test designed from ancient DNA, ranging from the Paleolithic to the mid-19th century. Our tests are based on real ancient people, like Paleolithic Americans, Icelandic Vikings, or the legendary Tribes of the Biblical Israelites. Are you ready to find your Viking relatives? You Might Like  [Learn more about Jeeng]( OUR AWARD-WINNING DIGITAL MAGAZINE For centuries, tomb raiders have been on a mission to plunder valuable artifacts from tombs and other cultural sites, often leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The impact of these heinous acts is immeasurable, as the loss of cultural heritage and historical context cannot be undone. What's worse is that these nefarious raiders are willing to exploit the dead for their own financial gain, raising serious ethical and moral concerns. This issue takes a closer look at the harrowing reality of tomb raiding, with real-world examples of the lengths to which these criminals will go. From the desecration of graves in the Nazca desert to the use of explosives and bulldozers by tomb raiders, the scope of damage is alarming. Then the looted treasures have been whisked away to collectors or museums, often without a thought for their sacred significance to the cultures they were taken from. But what about the artifacts we see in museums and other institutions today? How did they get there in the first place? The answer to those questions is complicated, and it's one that's being brought to the forefront of the global conversation on repatriation and the ongoing impact of colonialism. As more countries demand the return of their artifacts, museums, universities, and private collectors are facing mounting pressure to right historical wrongs. In this issue, we delve into the themes of repatriation and the decolonization of museums with an interview and the debates surrounding artifacts such as the Elgin Marbles and the Benin Bronzes. But the problem doesn't end there. We also examine how social networks and technology are both aiding and hindering the activities of modern-day tomb raiders. Despite the challenges we face, there are success stories to be found. We highlight stories like the stolen Orpheus mosaic that was returned to Turkey, the cherished moai statue that was welcomed back to Easter Island, and the crown jewels that were confiscated from a 17th century thief. Access the Ancient Origins digital magazine on your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. With a subscription, you get access to [ALL the back issues]( for one great price! Everyone loves it, get [YOUR subscription]( to the digital magazine today! For centuries, tomb raiders have been on a mission to plunder valuable artifacts from tombs and other cultural sites, often leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The impact of these heinous acts is immeasurable, as the loss of cultural heritage and historical context cannot be undone. What's worse is that these nefarious raiders are willing to exploit the dead for their own financial gain, raising serious ethical and moral concerns. This issue takes a closer look at the harrowing reality of tomb raiding, with real-world examples of the lengths to which these criminals will go. From the desecration of graves in the Nazca desert to the use of explosives and bulldozers by tomb raiders, the scope of damage is alarming. Then the looted treasures have been whisked away to collectors or museums, often without a thought for their sacred significance to the cultures they were taken from. But what about the artifacts we see inmuseums and other institutions today? How did they get there in the first place? The answer to those questions is complicated, and it's one that's being brought to the forefront of the global conversation on repatriation and the ongoing impact of colonialism. As more countries demand the return of their artifacts, museums, universities, and private collectors are facing mounting pressure to right historical wrongs. In this issue, we delve into the themes of repatriation and the decolonization of museums with an interview and the debates surrounding artifacts such as the Elgin Marbles and the Benin Bronzes. But the problem doesn't end there. We also examine how social networks and technology are both aiding and hindering the activities of modern-day tomb raiders. Despite the challenges we face, there are success stories to be found. We highlight stories like the stolen Orpheus mosaic that was returned to Turkey, the cherished moai statue that was welcomed back to Easter Island, and the crown jewels that were confiscated from a 17th century thief. Access the Ancient Origins digital magazine on your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. With a subscription, you get access to [ALL the back issues]( for one great price! Everyone loves it, get [YOUR subscription]( to the digital magazine today! [Roman Numerals Discovered on Stone of Destiny Ahead of King Charles Coronation]( A fresh examination of the Stone of Destiny, considered one of Scotland’s most sacred national treasures, has revealed the presence of markings on its surface that appear to be Roman numerals. This is just one of many intriguing findings resulting from a new analysis of this revered object, which has been used during royal coronation ceremonies in Scotland and England since ancient times and is now slated to be used again in the upcoming coronation of the United Kingdom’s new monarch, King Charles III. [Read more...]( [Bronze Age Romeo and Juliet Buried in Loving Embrace in Tomb in Armenia]( Archaeologists recently opened a Late Bronze Age (c 1,200 BC) tomb at the huge Metsamor site in Armenia. Inside was a cornucopia of small gold artifacts, including dozens of loose pieces from three gold necklaces that must have been spectacularly beautiful when they were joined together. But even more remarkably, the tomb contained the bodies of a man and a woman who’d been buried side by side, locked in each other’s arms in a loving embrace that was obviously meant to last for eternity. [Read more...]( [Norse Greenlanders Traveled to North America and Europe for Timber for Five Centuries]( When Norse colonists arrived on Greenland in the 10th century, they needed a lot of wood to build houses, storage buildings and ships. While most households relied on wood from trees that grew locally and on driftwood, which was plentifully available, Norse elites had their own ideas. They instead relied on high-quality timber imported from northeastern North America and Northern Europe to meet most of their building needs. [Read more...]( You Might Like       [Learn more about Jeeng]( Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Stella Novus Ltd, 6 Abbey Business Park, , Dublin, D13N738 , Ireland