The ancient Greek city of Thebes played a central role in Greek history, appearing in many of the legends of Greek mythology.

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Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.

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Discovered in the ruins of Tikal, the altar sheds light on strained relations between the Maya city and Teotihuacán—which was located more than 600 miles away ...