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Romania’s History under threat because of a desire for gold

One of the reasons for the conquest of Dacia by the Romans in 106 AD continues to attract foreign interests to Romania even today, the fabled gold of the Rosia Montana region. I had the good fortune to be able to visit Romania in 2004 as part of my PhD research, and I travelled through the Rosia Montana region which is the home to some amazing archaeological sites.

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Clues from Ancient Maya Reveal Lasting Impact on Environment

Researchers from the University of Texas are studying the impact of the Mayans on their, and our, environment. Continue reading “Clues from Ancient Maya Reveal Lasting Impact on Environment”

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