History News This Week - Episode: 017

Links to the news items, articles, latest released book and the history podcast recommendation of the week below:Archaeologists stunned by 'astonishing' discovery of 2,000-year-old computerHuman and ape ancestors arose in Europe, not in Africa, controversial study claimsHumans faced a 'close call with extinction' nearly a million years agoElite ancient Egyptian woman was embalmed with exotic ingredients smelling of vanilla and larch, new analysis revealsFor the Right Price, Guests at a Luxury Retreat in Egypt Can Help Archaeologists Hunt for Cleopatra’s Long-Lost TombAuctioneer exposed by BBC admits illegally selling rare ancient coinsGreat Fire of London: Man who first raised alarm identifiedHow old are the Egyptian pyramids?Behind Closed Doors: Women and the InquisitionWhat Can Historical Clothing Reveal That Other Sources Cannot?Links to order 'The Loom of Time: Between Empire and Anarchy, from the Mediterranean to China' below:Amazon IndiaHardcoverKindleAmazon USAHardcoverKindleHistory podcast recommendation of the week:The British History PodcastPlease don't forget to checkout Historylogy.com for latest book reviews and tidbits from the pages of history.Please feel free to our social media ID's for latest updates. Links below:https://www.facebook.com/historylogy/https://twitter.com/historylogyhttps://www.instagram.com/historylogy/Affiliate Earnings Disclaimer:This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.