History of Kyiv Region and Ukraine

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About the name of the Irpin River

# Essays on Ancient and Modern History of Bilohorodska Community: From Ancient River Names and Mysterious Serpent Ramparts to Just War Theory and Heroic Defense of Kyiv in 2022

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Century-old Prussian helmet from Rivne region: rare artifact seized at Kyiv customs — what's next?

Customs officials halted the shipment of a 1915 helmet to the United States — the case serves as a reminder of why controls on the export of historical artifacts are critically important for preserving cultural heritage.

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Film Screening at the DPU: How the Combat Flag "Giraffe" Became a Symbol of Irpin's Resistance

At the State Tax University, a documentary about the defenders of Irpin was screened — the event was timed to coincide with the birthday of the commander known as "Giraffe." It is a story not only about a flag but about how material artifacts anchor the memory of the war.

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1,100 years older: the world's oldest rock painting discovered in Indonesia

A red hand stencil at least 67,800 years old has been discovered in the Liang Metanduno cave on the island of Muna. The scientists' dating, published in Nature, forces a reassessment of the chronology of artistic thinking and the migration routes of early Homo sapiens.

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A 5,000‑Year‑Old Fortress in Spain — and a Roman Soldier in Its Walls: What This Discovery Means

In southern Spain archaeologists have uncovered not only Neolithic fortifications but also a Roman burial made a millennium after the fortress was built. We examine why this matters for the history of Europe and what to expect from further investigations.

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Old sightseeing boat found off the shore of Oleksandriia

Near Alexandria, a pleasure vessel matching Strabo's descriptions has been found. The ship was discovered by the submerged island of Antirhodos at a depth of about 7 m and buried under 1.5 m of sediment; the research is being carried out by IEASM under the direction of Frank Goddio.