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Unearthed! in 2018! Part 2

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Cthulhu, Ancient Pits, and Miniature Terracotta Army

In this chapter, they discuss the association of Cthulhu with Lovecraft's writing and the subconscious tie-in it creates. They then move on to talk about the excavation of 26 pits in Mexico City that are about 2,700 years old. Some pits were used as graves while others were used for storing grains and artifacts, with two potentially being used for tasks related to caring for babies. They also mention the presence of over 130 figurines, most of them depicting pregnancy, suggesting the site may have been an ancient prenatal care center. Lastly, they mention the discovery of a miniature terracotta army in China, similar to the famous terracotta warriors but on a smaller scale, created for Emperor Wu's son Liu Hong.

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