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Tracing Ancient Roots: How Iron Age Britain Centered on Women

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What we’ve found, however, suggests a sophisticated society where maternal ancestry shaped group identity.” These practices highlight the intricate social and kinship structures that governed their communities. Russell, M., Delbarre, G., Cheetham, P., Mattiangeli, V., Breslin, E. Jackson, I., Little, H., Heaslip, B.,

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Ancient Instincts, Modern Power Struggles: How Evolution Still Shapes Human Society

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The basal regions—the parts responsible for basic survival instincts—still govern fundamental behaviors such as territorialism, reproduction, and fight-or-flight responses. Even religion and ideology, Colombo argues, often serve as vehicles for ancient survival behaviors, reinforcing group identity and justifying conflict.