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Archaeologists Digging Near Hadrian’s Wall Just Unearthed An Ancient Roman Statue Depicting A Guardian Spirit

Researchers excavating the ruins of the Roman military fortress at Vindolanda believe the ancient sculpture depicts a Genius, a protective spirit that was said to bring prosperity and security.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 13, 2026

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Archaeologists Digging Near Hadrian’s Wall Just Unearthed An Ancient Roman Statue Depicting A Guardian Spirit

Researchers excavating the ruins of the Roman military fortress at Vindolanda believe the ancient sculpture depicts a Genius, a protective spirit that was said to bring prosperity and security.

By Ella Spitz • July 13, 2026

Most Medieval European Women Could Either Marry A Man Or Become A Nun. Then They Found A Third Option

Beguines didn't take formal religious vows, but they lived together in communities called beguinages and devoted their lives to prayer and service.

By Braden Bjella • Jul 10, 2026

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Most Medieval European Women Could Either Marry A Man Or Become A Nun. Then They Found A Third Option

Beguines didn't take formal religious vows, but they lived together in communities called beguinages and devoted their lives to prayer and service.

By Braden Bjella • July 10, 2026

Archaeologists Just Unearthed A 2,500-Year-Old Ceremonial Bronze Chariot In Southwestern Spain

While excavating at Casas del Turuñuelo, researchers happened upon this ancient masterwork adorned with images of griffins, Atlas-like figures, and Achelous, a river god prominent in the Greek and Etruscan traditions.

By Ella Spitz • Jun 30, 2026

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Archaeologists Just Unearthed A 2,500-Year-Old Ceremonial Bronze Chariot In Southwestern Spain

While excavating at Casas del Turuñuelo, researchers happened upon this ancient masterwork adorned with images of griffins, Atlas-like figures, and Achelous, a river god prominent in the Greek and Etruscan traditions.

By Ella Spitz • June 30, 2026

Archaeologists Just Discovered A Roman Shrine To The Goddess Minerva Inside An Ancient Quarry In Spain

Dating back 1,900 years, this shrine was carved directly into the quarry's stone walls in the shape of a miniature temple emblazoned with an image of Minerva wearing a helmet while carrying a spear and a shield adorned with an owl.

By Ella Spitz • Jun 24, 2026

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Archaeologists Just Discovered A Roman Shrine To The Goddess Minerva Inside An Ancient Quarry In Spain

Dating back 1,900 years, this shrine was carved directly into the quarry's stone walls in the shape of a miniature temple emblazoned with an image of Minerva wearing a helmet while carrying a spear and a shield adorned with an owl.

By Ella Spitz • June 24, 2026

Archaeologists In The Netherlands Found A 1,900-Year-Old Roman Tablet Asking The Gods To Deliver A Vengeful Curse

Unearthed below the town hall square at Heerlen — once the site of the Roman military settlement Coriovallum — this lead tablet measures roughly two inches by four inches and dates back to the second century C.E.

By Ella Spitz • Jun 22, 2026

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Archaeologists In The Netherlands Found A 1,900-Year-Old Roman Tablet Asking The Gods To Deliver A Vengeful Curse

Unearthed below the town hall square at Heerlen — once the site of the Roman military settlement Coriovallum — this lead tablet measures roughly two inches by four inches and dates back to the second century C.E.

By Ella Spitz • June 22, 2026

Inside The Harrowing Exorcism Of Roland Doe, The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’

In 1949, priests performed an exorcism on a boy referred to as "Roland Doe" in a chilling ordeal that became the real-life inspiration for The Exorcist.

By William DeLong • May 22, 2026

Inside The Harrowing Exorcism Of Roland Doe, The True Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’

In 1949, priests performed an exorcism on a boy referred to as "Roland Doe" in a chilling ordeal that became the real-life inspiration for The Exorcist.

By William DeLong • May 22, 2026

Archaeologists Just Found A Greek Theater Mask Figurine At An Ancient Worship Site Inside A Croatian Cave

Uncovered in a previously blocked-off area of Crno Jezero cave, this 2,300-year-old sanctuary may have been used to worship Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, theater, and "ritual madness."

By Kaleena Fraga • May 22, 2026

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Archaeologists Just Found A Greek Theater Mask Figurine At An Ancient Worship Site Inside A Croatian Cave

Uncovered in a previously blocked-off area of Crno Jezero cave, this 2,300-year-old sanctuary may have been used to worship Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, theater, and "ritual madness."

By Kaleena Fraga • May 22, 2026

The Mysterious History Of Ksar Draa, The Citadel In The Middle Of The Sahara Desert

Located in the Timimoun Province of Algeria, Ksar Draa is a centuries-old fortress built by an unknown people for an unknown purpose.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2026

The Mysterious History Of Ksar Draa, The Citadel In The Middle Of The Sahara Desert

Located in the Timimoun Province of Algeria, Ksar Draa is a centuries-old fortress built by an unknown people for an unknown purpose.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 20, 2026

An Archaeologist Found Dozens Of Religious Artifacts In An English River — And Now He Knows Why

For years, archaeologist Gary Bankhead kept finding religious artifacts clustered within one section of England's River Wear, including a 19th-century Russian icon depicting Jesus on the cross and a Christ medal with Greek letters in a Byzantine-style font.

By Braden Bjella • May 17, 2026

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An Archaeologist Found Dozens Of Religious Artifacts In An English River — And Now He Knows Why

For years, archaeologist Gary Bankhead kept finding religious artifacts clustered within one section of England's River Wear, including a 19th-century Russian icon depicting Jesus on the cross and a Christ medal with Greek letters in a Byzantine-style font.

By Braden Bjella • May 17, 2026

Grigori Rasputin’s Mystical Rise And Brutal Death In Tsarist Russia

Grigori Rasputin was a mystic and renegade monk who entranced the Romanovs — and ended up being assassinated in December 1916 for it.

By Jaclyn Anglis • May 12, 2026

Grigori Rasputin’s Mystical Rise And Brutal Death In Tsarist Russia

Grigori Rasputin was a mystic and renegade monk who entranced the Romanovs — and ended up being assassinated in December 1916 for it.

By Jaclyn Anglis • May 12, 2026

Why Was St. Christopher Depicted With The Head Of A Dog In Hundreds Of Historical Paintings?

A viral TikTok is raising a question that has puzzled historians for centuries: Why does one of Christianity's most beloved saints appear with the head of a dog?

By Stacy Fernandez • May 6, 2026

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Why Was St. Christopher Depicted With The Head Of A Dog In Hundreds Of Historical Paintings?

A viral TikTok is raising a question that has puzzled historians for centuries: Why does one of Christianity's most beloved saints appear with the head of a dog?

By Stacy Fernandez • May 6, 2026

The Real Story Of Mormon Underwear, The Sacred Temple Garments Worn Day And Night By Members Of The LDS Church

Mormon temple garments are meant to remind LDS members of their covenants with Christ and shield them from temptation and evil. Some Church members even claim the underwear has protected them from accidents.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2026

The Real Story Of Mormon Underwear, The Sacred Temple Garments Worn Day And Night By Members Of The LDS Church

Mormon temple garments are meant to remind LDS members of their covenants with Christ and shield them from temptation and evil. Some Church members even claim the underwear has protected them from accidents.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2026