Symmetrical arrangements of botanical motifs indicate a grasp of spatial division long before the advent of formal written ...

Images of plants painted on pottery made up to 8,000 years ago may be the earliest example of humans’ mathematical thought, a study has found.

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A popular tradition in Irish names could help you trace your Irish roots. Our ancestors in Ireland had a very strong tradition of naming the eldest child in each family. It’s really interesting to see ...

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