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Archaeologists In Germany Just Uncovered A 17th-Century Gallows Surrounded By Mangled Human Remains

Between 1662 and 1809, untold victims were killed at this gallows in Quedlinburg, with some broken on the wheel before being dumped into bone pits and one man buried with anti-zombie countermeasures to stop him from rising up out of the grave.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 9, 2024

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Archaeologists In Germany Just Uncovered A 17th-Century Gallows Surrounded By Mangled Human Remains

Between 1662 and 1809, untold victims were killed at this gallows in Quedlinburg, with some broken on the wheel before being dumped into bone pits and one man buried with anti-zombie countermeasures to stop him from rising up out of the grave.

By Amber Morgan • September 9, 2024

The Liverpool Venue Where The Beatles Played Some Of Their First Shows Is Now An Airbnb

"The Beatles played here, the Beatles partied here, and the Beatles slept here." And now, interested travelers can stay at the former Casbah Coffee Club and experience a piece of Beatles history.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 6, 2024

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The Liverpool Venue Where The Beatles Played Some Of Their First Shows Is Now An Airbnb

"The Beatles played here, the Beatles partied here, and the Beatles slept here." And now, interested travelers can stay at the former Casbah Coffee Club and experience a piece of Beatles history.

By Amber Morgan • September 6, 2024

An Underground Chamber Has Been Discovered Beneath The National Mall In Washington, D.C.

Found just below Smithsonian Castle, the chamber appears to be a 19th-century cistern meant to collect rainwater that had been forgotten for more than a century.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 6, 2024

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An Underground Chamber Has Been Discovered Beneath The National Mall In Washington, D.C.

Found just below Smithsonian Castle, the chamber appears to be a 19th-century cistern meant to collect rainwater that had been forgotten for more than a century.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 6, 2024

Paleontologists Discover A New Species Of Dinosaur That May Have Been One Of The ‘Last Giants’ Of Europe

Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra lived 73 million years ago, grew to be 65 feet long, and weighed more than 15 tons.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 5, 2024

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Paleontologists Discover A New Species Of Dinosaur That May Have Been One Of The ‘Last Giants’ Of Europe

Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra lived 73 million years ago, grew to be 65 feet long, and weighed more than 15 tons.

By Austin Harvey • September 5, 2024

Ancient Greek Snake Altar Made To Appease The Gods Of The Dead Found In Türkiye

The altar was found in the ancient Graeco-Roman city of Patara and is shedding invaluable light on the ancient Greek religious practices of its time.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 5, 2024

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Ancient Greek Snake Altar Made To Appease The Gods Of The Dead Found In Türkiye

The altar was found in the ancient Graeco-Roman city of Patara and is shedding invaluable light on the ancient Greek religious practices of its time.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 5, 2024

Archeologists Discover Incredible Artwork Inside 4,300-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb

The tomb belonged to Khuwy, a nobleman whom archeologists believe may have been related to the ruling pharaoh, Djedkare Isesi.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 5, 2024

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Archeologists Discover Incredible Artwork Inside 4,300-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb

The tomb belonged to Khuwy, a nobleman whom archeologists believe may have been related to the ruling pharaoh, Djedkare Isesi.

By Natasha Ishak • September 5, 2024

Archaeology Student Discovers Seven Viking Arm Rings In A Field In Denmark

Gustav Bruunsgaard was searching a field in Elsted, Denmark, with a metal detector when he made this "spectacular" discovery that dates back to 800 C.E.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 4, 2024

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Archaeology Student Discovers Seven Viking Arm Rings In A Field In Denmark

Gustav Bruunsgaard was searching a field in Elsted, Denmark, with a metal detector when he made this "spectacular" discovery that dates back to 800 C.E.

By Amber Morgan • September 4, 2024

A 1,700-Year-Old Alemannic Tomb Containing Grave Goods Including An Intact Comb Has Been Unearthed In Germany

Workers preparing to build a housing complex in the town of Gerstetten happened upon a tomb from the 4th century C.E. that was filled with artifacts including ceramics, glass vessels, and a comb with its handle and teeth intact.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 4, 2024

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A 1,700-Year-Old Alemannic Tomb Containing Grave Goods Including An Intact Comb Has Been Unearthed In Germany

Workers preparing to build a housing complex in the town of Gerstetten happened upon a tomb from the 4th century C.E. that was filled with artifacts including ceramics, glass vessels, and a comb with its handle and teeth intact.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 4, 2024

Biblical Mosaics Depicting The Story Of Elim And End Of Days Found In 1,600-Year-Old Synagogue

In the last decade, the Huqoq Excavation Project has found mosaics depicting Noah's Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, and more in a 5th century synagogue.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 4, 2024

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Biblical Mosaics Depicting The Story Of Elim And End Of Days Found In 1,600-Year-Old Synagogue

In the last decade, the Huqoq Excavation Project has found mosaics depicting Noah's Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, and more in a 5th century synagogue.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 4, 2024

Submerged Bridge In A Mallorcan Cave Reveals Humans Settled On The Island At Least 6,000 Years Ago

New analysis of a submerged limestone bridge found in Genovesa Cave on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca suggests that humans settled on the island thousands of years before experts previously believed.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 3, 2024

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Submerged Bridge In A Mallorcan Cave Reveals Humans Settled On The Island At Least 6,000 Years Ago

New analysis of a submerged limestone bridge found in Genovesa Cave on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca suggests that humans settled on the island thousands of years before experts previously believed.

By Amber Morgan • September 3, 2024