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The history of greetings: The deep curtsey and the body bob

Women in traditional European culture were expected not to bow and remove their hats (as men did) but instead to perform an alternative but equally courtly salutation. It took the form of the deep curtsey. And again, it was to be executed slowly, with grace and dignity. In other words, this manoeuvre was a way of indicating due deference without in any way acting slavishly .

A critical approach to historiography – challenging the assumption that history should never be rewritten

Dr Leanna Brinkley, Head of Quality Assurance and Enhancement, Cardiff University International Study Centre, Study Group, details a critical approach to the past – contextualizing historical events through the historiography.

Colonial bias evident in fossil research

The colonial bias permeating history and global economics is felt heavily in the fossil record, which documents the history of life on Earth.

What can the discovery of 4,000 year old ostrich eggs teach us about human civilisation?

Eight ostrich eggs over 4,000-year-old were uncovered in the Nitzana sand dunes in the Negev, next to an ancient fire pit.

How did past societies handle the impacts of climate change?

Impacts of climate change on past human societies over the past 5000 years offer lessons for current global warming preparation.

Tibetan monks have different gut microbes, here’s why

Study shows that gut microbes in Tibetan Buddhist monks differ substantially from their secular neighbours.

Average age of conception throughout human history

Determining the average age of conception throughout human history to discover more about humans, then and in the future.

Ancient Siberian genomes reveal previously unknown hunter-gatherer population

Researchers uncover ancient Siberian genomes which reveal a previously undescribed group of early hunter-gatherer population in Neolithic Altai-Sayan region.

What is the secret of ultradurable Roman concrete?

The Pantheon is the world's oldest structure at 1,898 years old; but how has it stood the test of time? Roman concrete is the answer.

‘Representation really matters’: Why Black history should be taught in British schools

Black history in schools continues to be increasingly vital, as decolonising education and improving representation gives students a broader, more honest curriculum delving into systemic inequality.

Representation and Identity: the importance of Black British history

Black British history is a key part of the thriving cultural hub that is the UK today, yet this vital part of our country’s story is little known.

Why is it important to study history?

Daniel Scarborough from Nazarbayev University examines why it is important to study history.

What can we learn from ancient footprints found on a Merseyside beach?

What can we learn from the discovery of hundreds of ancient footprints belonging to animals and humans on a Merseyside beach?

Modern American gun ownership values can be linked to slavery

American gun ownership trends in the present day can be historically tied to the number of people who were enslaved in U.S. counties in...

Esports at the Commonwealth Games: A step in the right direction?

Last weekend’s Commonwealth Esports Championships marked yet another milestone for the world of competitive video gaming.

Why do Europeans have lactose tolerance?

Famine and disease were the catalyst for the evolution of lactose tolerance in Europe, and explain why others are lactose intolerant.

Why did the T-Rex have tiny arms?

The discovery of a giant new dinosaur may explain why the T-Rex and so many other prehistoric meat-eaters had such tiny arms.

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