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Digging Up The Past

@DiggingUpPast

A podcast and a site dedicated to the latest historical news and research surrounding the ancient Mediterranean and Near East.

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What are your thoughts? Has archaeology failed us? diggingupthepast.net/p/has-a… #archaeology #historyfacts #historylovers #historymatters #ancient #history #ancienthistory
Has Archaeology Failed Us?

Has Archaeology Failed Us?

Opinion

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Episode 8 is out now! In ancient Mesopotamia, beer may have been safer than water. And no, they weren't drunk all day. diggingupthepast.net/p/was-b… #ancient #history #archaeology #mesopotamia #beer #assyrian #babylonian #sumerian
Was Beer Safer Than Water in Ancient Mesopotamia?

Was Beer Safer Than Water in Ancient Mesopotamia?

Watch now | One-Minute Dig: Episode 8 In ancient Mesopotamia, beer may have been safer than water. And no, they weren't drunk all day.

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I talk with Dr. Eric Cline about the discovery of the Amarna Letters and what they reveal about the Bronze Age world. #ancient #history #archaeology #egypt #egyptian #akhenaton #amarna @digkabri
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Check out my latest episode as I sit down with Dr. Eric H. Cline to talk about the Amarna Letters. diggingupthepast.net/p/the-p… #ancient #history #archaeology #egypt #egyptian #amarna #tutankhamun #pharaoh @digkabri
The Pharaoh's Inbox: Inside the Amarna Letters With Dr. Eric H. Cline

The Pharaoh's Inbox: Inside the Amarna Letters With Dr. Eric H. Cline

Listen now | Episode 35 | Petros Koutoupis talks with Dr. Eric Cline about the discovery, drama, translation, and secrets of the Amarna Letters.

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I went down the path of trying to decipher this script and language and feel that I am onto something. diggingupthepast.net/p/the-m… #ancient #history #archaeology #cyprus #greek #languages

The Mystery of Eteocypriot: Reexamining Cyprus’s Lost Language

Featured Article | An ancient language, a mysterious script, and one tantalizing clue. Could Eteocypriot finally reveal some of its secrets?

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The latest weekly digest out now! Archaeology news, cartoon caption, trivia question and more! diggingupthepast.net/p/titus… #ancient #history #archaeology #rome #roman #egypt #egyptian #mesopotamian #greek #greece
Titus an Inventor of Christianity? More Trivia, Cartoon Captions

Titus an Inventor of Christianity? More Trivia, Cartoon Captions

From the Editor | This week, we explore Titus and Christianity, the world’s oldest ghost story, and fascinating new discoveries from Rome, Egypt, and beyond.

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Ghost stories aren't new. Ancient Mesopotamians were telling creepy tales about the dead thousands of years ago. diggingupthepast.net/p/the-w… #ancient #history #archaeology #ghoststory #ghosts #ghoststories #spooky #mesopotamia #sumerian #babylonian #akkadian #paranormal #halloween
The World's First Recorded Ghost Story

The World's First Recorded Ghost Story

Listen now | One-Minute Dig: Episode 7 Ghost stories aren't new. Ancient Mesopotamians were telling creepy tales about the dead thousands of years ago.

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Aliens! 😆 #ancient #history #archaeology #memes #funny #egypt #egyptian #pyramids #mummies
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Check out the latest article by Marc Hyden! Did Emperor Titus invent Christianity? A closer look at the evidence reveals a conspiracy theory built on coincidence, not facts. diggingupthepast.net/p/caesa… #ancient #history #rome #roman #archaeology #titus #christianity #romanempire @RomanHistForum
Caesar of Savior, Did Emperor Titus Invent Christianity?

Caesar of Savior, Did Emperor Titus Invent Christianity?

Guest Article | Did Emperor Titus invent Christianity? A closer look at the evidence reveals a conspiracy theory built on coincidence, not facts.

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A new cartoon to caption! Julius Caesar and the Ides of March. Your submission may be featured in the next digest! diggingupthepast.net/p/histo… #ancient #history #archaeology #rome #roman #caesar #romanempire #imperialrome #romanrepublic
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New weekly digest out now! Latest archaeology news, new trivia question, cartoon caption and more! diggingupthepast.net/p/histo… #ancient #history #archaeology #byzantine #egypt #egyptian #rome #roman #greek #greece
History Doesn’t Come With a Reset Button: From Justinian, to Roman Fast Food, Roman Baths, Hidden...

History Doesn’t Come With a Reset Button: From Justinian, to Roman Fast Food, Roman Baths, Hidden...

From the Editor | This week: Justinian’s failed dream, Roman fast food, and discoveries revealing how much of the ancient world remains to uncover.

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Roman fast food restaurants? Yes! The ancients were grabbing food on the go, 2000 years ago. diggingupthepast.net/p/ancie… #ancient #history #archaeology #rome #roman #pompeii #fastfood #food
Ancient Rome Had Fast Food Too

Ancient Rome Had Fast Food Too

Watch now | One-Minute Dig: Episode 6 Ancient Romans had fast food too, nearly 2,000 years ago. So what did their version look like?

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It’s true… 🤔 #ancient #history #archaeology #meme #funny #myth #mythology #egypt #egyptian #gods
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Ancient Romans had fast food too, nearly 2,000 years ago. So what did their version look like? diggingupthepast.net/p/ancie… #ancient #history #archaeology #rome #roman #fastfood #italy
Ancient Rome Had Fast Food Too

Ancient Rome Had Fast Food Too

Watch now | One-Minute Dig: Episode 6 Ancient Romans had fast food too, nearly 2,000 years ago. So what did their version look like?

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Can an empire ever truly restore its past, or does every “restoration” inevitably create something new? diggingupthepast.net/p/the-e… #ancient #history #byzantine #rome #roman #romanempire #imperialrome #justinian #holyroman #greek #byzantium #constantinople
The Emperor Who Lost Rome: Justinian’s Impossible Dream

The Emperor Who Lost Rome: Justinian’s Impossible Dream

Guest Article

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Don’t miss out on caption this comic panel of Odysseus and Penelope for the next digest! diggingupthepast.net/p/conde… #ancient #history #archaeology #mythology #myths #odysseus #odyssey #iliad #homer #greek #greece #hellas
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Be sure to check out the latest amazing article from Leslie Ivings! Out today!!! diggingupthepast.net/p/the-e… #ancient #history #archaeology #roman #rome #byzantine #constantine #justinian #constantinople #imperialrome #romanempire
The Emperor Who Lost Rome: Justinian’s Impossible Dream

The Emperor Who Lost Rome: Justinian’s Impossible Dream

Guest Article

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Um, that's doesn't sound good. 🤔 #ancient #history #myth #mythology #archaeology #odyssey #iliad #odysseus #homer #meme #funny
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Be sure to check out the latest weekly digest out today! Summary of this week’s content, archaeology news, cartoon caption (submit in comments), trivia question and more! diggingupthepast.net/p/conde… #ancient #history #archaeology #ugarit #biblical #mythology #myths #canaanite
Condemned Gods from Ugarit, Forgotten Worlds, New Discoveries From the Ancient Past, Cartoon...

Condemned Gods from Ugarit, Forgotten Worlds, New Discoveries From the Ancient Past, Cartoon...

From the Editor | Ugarit, forgotten cultures, ancient gods, lost cities, exciting new discoveries from across the ancient world, trivia question, and more.

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Bro died, but the search history survived. #ancient #history #archaeology #meme #funny #mummy #egypt #Egyptian
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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has sparked a resurgence of interest in the Sea Peoples. But who were they and should they be blamed for the fall of the Bronze Age? Read the newest ANE Today article by Eric Cline here: buff.ly/RaN5Jlw #Odyssey #SeaPeople #BronzeAge
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