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Never-Before-Seen Self-Portrait By English Artist Norman Cornish Discovered Hidden On The Back Of One Of His Paintings

This self-portrait of the 20th-century English artist was hidden directly on the reverse of his painting Bar Scene.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 30, 2024

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Never-Before-Seen Self-Portrait By English Artist Norman Cornish Discovered Hidden On The Back Of One Of His Paintings

This self-portrait of the 20th-century English artist was hidden directly on the reverse of his painting Bar Scene.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 30, 2024

Nebraska Teen Accused Of Intentionally Derailing A Train To Create ‘Insane’ YouTube Video

The coal train derailed in Bennet, Nebraska and collided with an empty car, resulting in an estimated $350,000 in damages.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 30, 2024

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Nebraska Teen Accused Of Intentionally Derailing A Train To Create ‘Insane’ YouTube Video

The coal train derailed in Bennet, Nebraska and collided with an empty car, resulting in an estimated $350,000 in damages.

By Austin Harvey • July 30, 2024

New Study Finds That Chimpanzees May Be Capable Of Human Speech

A study examining videos of chimpanzees saying words like "mama" and "cup" has revealed that humankind's closest ancestor may be more capable of speech than originally believed.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 30, 2024

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New Study Finds That Chimpanzees May Be Capable Of Human Speech

A study examining videos of chimpanzees saying words like "mama" and "cup" has revealed that humankind's closest ancestor may be more capable of speech than originally believed.

By Amber Morgan • July 30, 2024

Elusive Shipwreck Discovered In Lake Michigan 130 Years After Sinking With Captain’s Beloved Dog Onboard

The Margaret A. Muir schooner sank in Lake Michigan during a storm in 1893, and spent more than a century undiscovered just 50 feet beneath the surface of the lake.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 29, 2024

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Elusive Shipwreck Discovered In Lake Michigan 130 Years After Sinking With Captain’s Beloved Dog Onboard

The Margaret A. Muir schooner sank in Lake Michigan during a storm in 1893, and spent more than a century undiscovered just 50 feet beneath the surface of the lake.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 29, 2024

Archaeologists In Italy Just Discovered The 2,700-Year-Old Tomb Of An Ancient Noble Filled With 150 Artifacts

The grave dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. and holds more than 150 ancient artifacts, including a two-wheeled chariot, a bronze helmet, and a cauldron.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 29, 2024

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Archaeologists In Italy Just Discovered The 2,700-Year-Old Tomb Of An Ancient Noble Filled With 150 Artifacts

The grave dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. and holds more than 150 ancient artifacts, including a two-wheeled chariot, a bronze helmet, and a cauldron.

By Amber Morgan • July 29, 2024

An Ancient Roman Cinerary Urn Has Been Found Sitting In A Farmhouse Garden In Northern Italy

Despite a law requiring people to report any archaeological discoveries on their property, the urn sat unreported for 50 years before its new owners finally alerted local officials.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 29, 2024

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An Ancient Roman Cinerary Urn Has Been Found Sitting In A Farmhouse Garden In Northern Italy

Despite a law requiring people to report any archaeological discoveries on their property, the urn sat unreported for 50 years before its new owners finally alerted local officials.

By Austin Harvey • July 29, 2024

New Study Finds That So Many Egyptian Statues Have Broken Noses Because Of Intentional Defacement

The long-held belief that even the giant sphinxes had lost their noses due to wear and tear isn't actually accurate, but rather these statues were intentionally vandalized in an effort to reduce their symbolic powers.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 27, 2024

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New Study Finds That So Many Egyptian Statues Have Broken Noses Because Of Intentional Defacement

The long-held belief that even the giant sphinxes had lost their noses due to wear and tear isn't actually accurate, but rather these statues were intentionally vandalized in an effort to reduce their symbolic powers.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 27, 2024

100 Bottles Of Champagne Discovered In A 19th-Century Shipwreck Near Sweden — And They Could Be Drinkable

This Baltic Sea shipwreck also contained wine and mineral water, which was once thought to be medicinal and was used by royals.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 26, 2024

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100 Bottles Of Champagne Discovered In A 19th-Century Shipwreck Near Sweden — And They Could Be Drinkable

This Baltic Sea shipwreck also contained wine and mineral water, which was once thought to be medicinal and was used by royals.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 26, 2024

New Study Suggests The First Egyptian Pyramid Was Built Using A Hydraulic Lift

Research suggests that ancient Egyptians may have built the Pyramid of Djoser using a hydraulic lift that raised stone blocks up through the center of the structure.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 26, 2024

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New Study Suggests The First Egyptian Pyramid Was Built Using A Hydraulic Lift

Research suggests that ancient Egyptians may have built the Pyramid of Djoser using a hydraulic lift that raised stone blocks up through the center of the structure.

By Austin Harvey • July 26, 2024

A Vacationer Just Stumbled Upon An Ancient Roman Sarcophagus Inexplicably Sitting On A Bulgarian Beach

Experts believe that this sarcophagus discovered on a beach along the Black Sea in Varna likely dates back to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 26, 2024

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A Vacationer Just Stumbled Upon An Ancient Roman Sarcophagus Inexplicably Sitting On A Bulgarian Beach

Experts believe that this sarcophagus discovered on a beach along the Black Sea in Varna likely dates back to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E.

By Amber Morgan • July 26, 2024