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An Ancient Construction Site In Pompeii Is Revealing How The Romans Made ‘Self-Healing’ Concrete

Although ancient architect Vitruvius wrote that Romans used slaked lime to build their marvels, analysis of construction materials found at Pompeii suggests that a "hot mixing" method is what really made Roman concrete so durable.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 12, 2025

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An Ancient Construction Site In Pompeii Is Revealing How The Romans Made ‘Self-Healing’ Concrete

Although ancient architect Vitruvius wrote that Romans used slaked lime to build their marvels, analysis of construction materials found at Pompeii suggests that a "hot mixing" method is what really made Roman concrete so durable.

By Ainsley Brown • December 12, 2025

Archaeologists In Turkey Just Uncovered A Rare Fresco Of A Young, Beardless Jesus Inside An Ancient Tomb

This "Good Shepherd" depiction shows Jesus tending to rams, sheep, and goats, something rarely seen in Christian iconography today.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 12, 2025

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Archaeologists In Turkey Just Uncovered A Rare Fresco Of A Young, Beardless Jesus Inside An Ancient Tomb

This "Good Shepherd" depiction shows Jesus tending to rams, sheep, and goats, something rarely seen in Christian iconography today.

By Austin Harvey • December 12, 2025

A Tiny New Species Of Pumpkin Toadlet Has Been Discovered In The Mountains Of Brazil

Brachycephalus lulai is less than half an inch long and lives in a three-square-mile area of southern Brazil's Serra do Quiriri mountain range.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 12, 2025

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A Tiny New Species Of Pumpkin Toadlet Has Been Discovered In The Mountains Of Brazil

Brachycephalus lulai is less than half an inch long and lives in a three-square-mile area of southern Brazil's Serra do Quiriri mountain range.

By Austin Harvey • December 12, 2025

Researchers Just Discovered A New Prehistoric Sea Cow Species That Lived 21 Million Years Ago

The now-extinct sea cow species, Salwasiren qatarensis, likely played a key role in its ocean ecosystems, much like modern-day dugongs.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 11, 2025

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Researchers Just Discovered A New Prehistoric Sea Cow Species That Lived 21 Million Years Ago

The now-extinct sea cow species, Salwasiren qatarensis, likely played a key role in its ocean ecosystems, much like modern-day dugongs.

By Ainsley Brown • December 11, 2025

Archaeologists Believe They’ve Discovered The Earliest-Known Evidence Of Fire Made By Humans

Two little pieces of pyrite, also known as "fool's gold," that were unearthed at the Barnham archaeological site are the "smoking gun" proving that early humans were intentionally making fire as far back as 400,000 years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 11, 2025

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Archaeologists Believe They’ve Discovered The Earliest-Known Evidence Of Fire Made By Humans

Two little pieces of pyrite, also known as "fool's gold," that were unearthed at the Barnham archaeological site are the "smoking gun" proving that early humans were intentionally making fire as far back as 400,000 years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 11, 2025

Archaeologists In Turkey Just Discovered A Smiling Medusa Carved Into The Marble Ceiling Of An Ancient Walkway

The unusually cheerful depiction of Medusa was found carved onto a marble ceiling block in the ancient city of Amastris.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 10, 2025

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Archaeologists In Turkey Just Discovered A Smiling Medusa Carved Into The Marble Ceiling Of An Ancient Walkway

The unusually cheerful depiction of Medusa was found carved onto a marble ceiling block in the ancient city of Amastris.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 10, 2025

Archaeologists In France Just Found Two Ancient Roman ‘Piggy Banks’ Filled With 40,000 Coins

While excavating a settlement that was lost to a fire in the 4th century C.E., researchers found one storage jar filled with 23,000 coins weighing in at 83 pounds as well as another jar packed with 18,000 coins that weighed 110 pounds.

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 10, 2025

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Archaeologists In France Just Found Two Ancient Roman ‘Piggy Banks’ Filled With 40,000 Coins

While excavating a settlement that was lost to a fire in the 4th century C.E., researchers found one storage jar filled with 23,000 coins weighing in at 83 pounds as well as another jar packed with 18,000 coins that weighed 110 pounds.

By Ainsley Brown • December 10, 2025

Archaeologists In Virginia Have Uncovered Long-Lost Native American Settlements Described By John Smith In 1608

Thousands of Indigenous artifacts found along the Rappahannock River provide physical evidence of the villages written about by English explorer John Smith in 1608.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 9, 2025

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Archaeologists In Virginia Have Uncovered Long-Lost Native American Settlements Described By John Smith In 1608

Thousands of Indigenous artifacts found along the Rappahannock River provide physical evidence of the villages written about by English explorer John Smith in 1608.

By Austin Harvey • December 9, 2025

Archaeologists Near Alexandria Just Found A 115-Foot Party Boat Once Enjoyed By Ancient Egyptian Elites

Powered by 20 rowers, this massive vessel featured a central pavilion where the wealthy and powerful could, in the words of Greek historian Strabo, "dance without restraint and with extreme licentiousness."

By Ainsley Brown • Dec 9, 2025

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Archaeologists Near Alexandria Just Found A 115-Foot Party Boat Once Enjoyed By Ancient Egyptian Elites

Powered by 20 rowers, this massive vessel featured a central pavilion where the wealthy and powerful could, in the words of Greek historian Strabo, "dance without restraint and with extreme licentiousness."

By Ainsley Brown • December 9, 2025

Recently-Discovered Dinosaur Named ‘Star Lizard’ In Honor Of David Bowie

The Stellasaurus or 'star lizard' roamed the badlands of Montana some 75 million years ago.

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 9, 2025

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Recently-Discovered Dinosaur Named ‘Star Lizard’ In Honor Of David Bowie

The Stellasaurus or 'star lizard' roamed the badlands of Montana some 75 million years ago.

By Natasha Ishak • December 9, 2025