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A 10th-Century Burial Site Discovered During Construction Work In Denmark May Have Belonged To A Noble Viking Family

At least 30 graves and a collection of grave goods were found in Lisbjerg, Denmark, by chance during a construction project.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 18, 2025

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A 10th-Century Burial Site Discovered During Construction Work In Denmark May Have Belonged To A Noble Viking Family

At least 30 graves and a collection of grave goods were found in Lisbjerg, Denmark, by chance during a construction project.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 18, 2025

The Incas Buried These Llamas Alive 500 Years Ago — And They’re Perfectly Preserved Today

Researchers think the Inca sacrificed these llamas as a way of bonding with the people living in their newly-conquered territory.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 18, 2025

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The Incas Buried These Llamas Alive 500 Years Ago — And They’re Perfectly Preserved Today

Researchers think the Inca sacrificed these llamas as a way of bonding with the people living in their newly-conquered territory.

By Natasha Ishak • June 18, 2025

A Tourist In An Italian Museum Just Broke A Swarovski Crystal-Covered ‘Van Gogh’ Chair By Sitting In It For A Photo

A man and a woman were caught on security camera damaging the "Van Gogh" chair, a work of art created by Nicola Bolla, in the Palazzo Maffei museum in Verona, Italy.

By Ainsley Brown • Jun 17, 2025

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A Tourist In An Italian Museum Just Broke A Swarovski Crystal-Covered ‘Van Gogh’ Chair By Sitting In It For A Photo

A man and a woman were caught on security camera damaging the "Van Gogh" chair, a work of art created by Nicola Bolla, in the Palazzo Maffei museum in Verona, Italy.

By Ainsley Brown • June 17, 2025

Workers Dredging A River In The Netherlands Happened Upon This Medieval Sword Inscribed With A Viking Symbol

During routine dredging of the Korte Linschoten River in Montfoort, Netherlands in 2024, workers noticed something sticking out of the bucket of sludge they'd just pulled up from the depths — and it turned out to be a completely intact three-foot sword.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 17, 2025

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Workers Dredging A River In The Netherlands Happened Upon This Medieval Sword Inscribed With A Viking Symbol

During routine dredging of the Korte Linschoten River in Montfoort, Netherlands in 2024, workers noticed something sticking out of the bucket of sludge they'd just pulled up from the depths — and it turned out to be a completely intact three-foot sword.

By Austin Harvey • June 17, 2025

A Hoard Of Viking Treasures Was Just Found By A Metal Detectorist On The Banks Of Germany’s Schlei River

The hoard dates back to the 10th century and includes one object that could be an early cross or an unfinished Thor's hammer.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 16, 2025

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A Hoard Of Viking Treasures Was Just Found By A Metal Detectorist On The Banks Of Germany’s Schlei River

The hoard dates back to the 10th century and includes one object that could be an early cross or an unfinished Thor's hammer.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 16, 2025

Road Workers In Poland Just Stumbled Upon Dozens Of German Helmets From World War II

Found mere steps away from the University of Wrocław Institute of Archaeology, these German, Polish, and Soviet helmets span several decades.

By Ainsley Brown • Jun 16, 2025

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Road Workers In Poland Just Stumbled Upon Dozens Of German Helmets From World War II

Found mere steps away from the University of Wrocław Institute of Archaeology, these German, Polish, and Soviet helmets span several decades.

By Ainsley Brown • June 16, 2025

Newly-Found Sketches Reveal The Statue Of Liberty Had A Last-Minute Design Change

These newly-uncovered drawings show that late alterations were made to Lady Liberty's raised arm.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 16, 2025

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Newly-Found Sketches Reveal The Statue Of Liberty Had A Last-Minute Design Change

These newly-uncovered drawings show that late alterations were made to Lady Liberty's raised arm.

By Natasha Ishak • June 16, 2025

A Shockingly Large 2,000-Year-Old Shoe Was Just Found At A Roman Fort In England

The leather shoe is 12.6 inches long, the equivalent of a U.S. men's size 14.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 13, 2025

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A Shockingly Large 2,000-Year-Old Shoe Was Just Found At A Roman Fort In England

The leather shoe is 12.6 inches long, the equivalent of a U.S. men's size 14.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 13, 2025

Anonymous Painting That Sold For $506 Last Year Turns Out To Be A Lost J.M.W. Turner Worth $400,000

Now correctly identified as "The Rising Squall," this 1792 masterpiece is not only remarkable as a rediscovered Turner, but as the very first oil painting he ever exhibited.

By Ainsley Brown • Jun 13, 2025

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Anonymous Painting That Sold For $506 Last Year Turns Out To Be A Lost J.M.W. Turner Worth $400,000

Now correctly identified as "The Rising Squall," this 1792 masterpiece is not only remarkable as a rediscovered Turner, but as the very first oil painting he ever exhibited.

By Ainsley Brown • June 13, 2025

This New Photo Released By NASA Shows That Damage From A Deadly Kentucky Tornado Can Be Seen From Space

A new image from NASA shows how a tornado that hit Kentucky in May made its mark through Daniel Boone National Forest.

By Ainsley Brown • Jun 12, 2025

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This New Photo Released By NASA Shows That Damage From A Deadly Kentucky Tornado Can Be Seen From Space

A new image from NASA shows how a tornado that hit Kentucky in May made its mark through Daniel Boone National Forest.

By Ainsley Brown • June 12, 2025