archeology

Why this solar eclipse has meaning for the Haudenosaunee Confederacy

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During next Monday’s solar eclipse, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy will celebrate the once in a lifetime event as the anniversary of its founding. The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, is composed of the Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, Mohawk and Tuscarora nations. A total solar eclipse played an important role in its history. On the … Read more

Bedbugs May Have Been Brought To England By Romans, Claims Report

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Archaeologists in the UK are claiming that the Romans may have brought bedbugs to the country. The claims have been made by the archaeologists working at Vindolanda, a Roman garrison site located south of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. Vindolanda is one of the most important Roman archaeological sites in Europe, with live excavations taking place … Read more