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Astrogeology Student Walks Around Northern Arizona University. Then She Spots Something Underground — And Notices The Light Is On: ‘This Is Creepy’

A student at Northern Arizona University says she found an underground tunnel beneath campus. As it turns out, such tunnels have played a fascinating role in Flagstaff's history.

By Braden Bjella • May 1, 2026

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Astrogeology Student Walks Around Northern Arizona University. Then She Spots Something Underground — And Notices The Light Is On: ‘This Is Creepy’

A student at Northern Arizona University says she found an underground tunnel beneath campus. As it turns out, such tunnels have played a fascinating role in Flagstaff's history.

By Braden Bjella • May 1, 2026

‘The Detectors Never Stopped Beeping!’: Archaeologists In Norway Unearth The Largest Hoard Of Viking Coins Ever Found

So far, archaeologists have discovered 2,970 silver coins dating to between the 980s and 1040s that were minted under famous European rulers like Knut the Great, Æthelred the Unready, and Harald Hardrada.

By Cara Johnson • Apr 30, 2026

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‘The Detectors Never Stopped Beeping!’: Archaeologists In Norway Unearth The Largest Hoard Of Viking Coins Ever Found

So far, archaeologists have discovered 2,970 silver coins dating to between the 980s and 1040s that were minted under famous European rulers like Knut the Great, Æthelred the Unready, and Harald Hardrada.

By Cara Johnson • April 30, 2026

Researchers Just Used A.I. To Reconstruct The Face Of A Pompeii Victim For The First Time Ever

The man died shortly after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E., which destroyed the city of Pompeii and left its ruins frozen in time under a blanket of ash.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 29, 2026

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Researchers Just Used A.I. To Reconstruct The Face Of A Pompeii Victim For The First Time Ever

The man died shortly after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E., which destroyed the city of Pompeii and left its ruins frozen in time under a blanket of ash.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 29, 2026

A Millionaire Trophy Hunter Was Just Gored To Death By An Elephant While On A $40,000 Hunting Trip In Central Africa

Those who were close to Ernie Dosio — known for having a collection of stuffed trophies from elephant to lion to zebra — said they were at least happy that he died doing what he loved.

By Cara Johnson • Apr 28, 2026

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A Millionaire Trophy Hunter Was Just Gored To Death By An Elephant While On A $40,000 Hunting Trip In Central Africa

Those who were close to Ernie Dosio — known for having a collection of stuffed trophies from elephant to lion to zebra — said they were at least happy that he died doing what he loved.

By Cara Johnson • April 28, 2026

Archaeologists Exploring Ancient Greek Ruins In Libya Just Uncovered More Than 100 Game Boards That’d Been Carved Right Onto The City’s Surfaces

Found at the ruins of Ptolemais, these square boards marked with grooves in geometric patterns were likely used for games similar to checkers and tic-tac-toe.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 27, 2026

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Archaeologists Exploring Ancient Greek Ruins In Libya Just Uncovered More Than 100 Game Boards That’d Been Carved Right Onto The City’s Surfaces

Found at the ruins of Ptolemais, these square boards marked with grooves in geometric patterns were likely used for games similar to checkers and tic-tac-toe.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 27, 2026

The Controversial Story Of Sacheen Littlefeather, Who Rejected Marlon Brando’s Oscar — And May Not Have Been Indigenous At All

Marie Cruz, who renamed herself Sacheen Littlefeather, made history at the Academy Awards in 1973 with an impassioned speech that was met with boos, but many believe she fabricated her Native American heritage.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 26, 2026

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The Controversial Story Of Sacheen Littlefeather, Who Rejected Marlon Brando’s Oscar — And May Not Have Been Indigenous At All

Marie Cruz, who renamed herself Sacheen Littlefeather, made history at the Academy Awards in 1973 with an impassioned speech that was met with boos, but many believe she fabricated her Native American heritage.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 26, 2026

Housing Construction In Switzerland Just Turned Up An Ancient Roman Loaf Of Bread

Measuring four inches wide and just over one inch thick, this charred loaf was found among the ruins of a Roman military camp known as Vindonissa that dates back to at least the first century C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 24, 2026

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Housing Construction In Switzerland Just Turned Up An Ancient Roman Loaf Of Bread

Measuring four inches wide and just over one inch thick, this charred loaf was found among the ruins of a Roman military camp known as Vindonissa that dates back to at least the first century C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 24, 2026

In 1958, The Martin Family Vanished In Oregon. Now, Their Remains Have Just Been Identified

Investigators have been trying to determine what happened to the Martin family since they vanished near Cascade Locks, Oregon, on December 7, 1958 — but their car and skeletal remains have now been discovered in the Columbia River.

By Cara Johnson • Apr 23, 2026

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In 1958, The Martin Family Vanished In Oregon. Now, Their Remains Have Just Been Identified

Investigators have been trying to determine what happened to the Martin family since they vanished near Cascade Locks, Oregon, on December 7, 1958 — but their car and skeletal remains have now been discovered in the Columbia River.

By Cara Johnson • April 23, 2026

A Life Jacket Worn By A Titanic Survivor Just Sold At Auction For Almost $1 Million

Worn by first class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli, this is the only life jacket used by a Titanic survivor that's ever been sold.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 22, 2026

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A Life Jacket Worn By A Titanic Survivor Just Sold At Auction For Almost $1 Million

Worn by first class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli, this is the only life jacket used by a Titanic survivor that's ever been sold.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 22, 2026

Archaeologists Just Unearthed An Ancient Egyptian Mummy With A Papyrus Of ‘The Iliad’ Tucked Inside Its Wrapping

A papyrus found within the wrappings of an ancient Egyptian mummy contains a passage from Book 2 of The Iliad that lists the Greek ships sent out to fight in the Trojan War.

By Cara Johnson • Apr 21, 2026

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Archaeologists Just Unearthed An Ancient Egyptian Mummy With A Papyrus Of ‘The Iliad’ Tucked Inside Its Wrapping

A papyrus found within the wrappings of an ancient Egyptian mummy contains a passage from Book 2 of The Iliad that lists the Greek ships sent out to fight in the Trojan War.

By Cara Johnson • April 21, 2026