ancient
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Scientists studying ancient sewer drains at the Roman fort of Vindolanda, located near Hadrian's Wall, have uncovered evidence that the people living there were infected with three different intestinal parasites: roundworm, whipworm, and Giardia duodenalis.
From Science Daily
When scientists do not know exactly when fossils formed, it becomes much harder to understand how ancient species and ecosystems evolved and interacted over time.
From Science Daily
Two years ago, a viral trend tore through TikTok wherein women asked the men in their lives how often they thought about the ancient Roman Empire.
From Salon
One explanation is that by the time that research is submitted, accepted and presented, it can be several months old, which the frontier labs now consider ancient history.
An ancient string instrument evolved into the flat-top acoustic guitar—an essential element in American folk, blues and rock.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
