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Ancient Romans Recorded Metallic Objects Moving Through The Sky. Could They Have Been UFOs?

There are reports of ancient Romans seeing mysterious objects fly through the skies, including phantom ships, silver rain, and even entire armies.

By Braden Bjella • Jul 20, 2026

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Ancient Romans Recorded Metallic Objects Moving Through The Sky. Could They Have Been UFOs?

There are reports of ancient Romans seeing mysterious objects fly through the skies, including phantom ships, silver rain, and even entire armies.

By Braden Bjella • July 20, 2026

Iron Shackles Worn By Slaves 2,300 Years Ago Found Alongside Ancient Weapons In Northern France

Archaeologists excavating Celtic ruins in the town of Allonnes discovered 2,300-year-old iron shackles, as well as a religious sanctuary with coins, jewelry, and weapons laid as offerings to the gods.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 15, 2026

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Iron Shackles Worn By Slaves 2,300 Years Ago Found Alongside Ancient Weapons In Northern France

Archaeologists excavating Celtic ruins in the town of Allonnes discovered 2,300-year-old iron shackles, as well as a religious sanctuary with coins, jewelry, and weapons laid as offerings to the gods.

By Ella Spitz • July 15, 2026

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

2,000-Year-Old Roman Sandals Were Just Found In Stunning Condition At An Ancient Mine In Spain

The researchers dated the soles, made of esparto grass, to three different time periods, ranging from the 4th century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E., proving that this specific type of sandal was used across many centuries.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 10, 2026

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2,000-Year-Old Roman Sandals Were Just Found In Stunning Condition At An Ancient Mine In Spain

The researchers dated the soles, made of esparto grass, to three different time periods, ranging from the 4th century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E., proving that this specific type of sandal was used across many centuries.

By Ella Spitz • July 10, 2026

Archaeologists In Thailand Just Unearthed A Pair Of Perfectly Intact Gold Rings That Date Back 2,000 Years

Archaeologists excavating the Don Yai Thong site believe that the rings once belonged to members of the Vaishya social class, the commoners of the Indian caste system who generally worked as merchants, farmers, and traders.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 8, 2026

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Archaeologists In Thailand Just Unearthed A Pair Of Perfectly Intact Gold Rings That Date Back 2,000 Years

Archaeologists excavating the Don Yai Thong site believe that the rings once belonged to members of the Vaishya social class, the commoners of the Indian caste system who generally worked as merchants, farmers, and traders.

By Ella Spitz • July 8, 2026

Archaeologists In Italy Just Uncovered The 2,500-Year-Old Tomb Of A Warrior-Prince Who Was Buried With His Chariot

Elsewhere in this royal grave, researchers found a wealth of weapons, including a spear, sword, dagger, and axe as well as a helmet and bronze vessels that may have once held offerings of food.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 7, 2026

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Archaeologists In Italy Just Uncovered The 2,500-Year-Old Tomb Of A Warrior-Prince Who Was Buried With His Chariot

Elsewhere in this royal grave, researchers found a wealth of weapons, including a spear, sword, dagger, and axe as well as a helmet and bronze vessels that may have once held offerings of food.

By Ella Spitz • July 7, 2026

Archaeologists In Bulgaria Just Unearthed An Ancient Roman Surgical Tool That’s Only Ever Been Found Once Before

Researchers exploring the Roman-era ruins of Heraclea Sintica have unearthed an 1,800-year-old bronze lithulkos, an ancient surgical tool used to remove bladder stones with a hook.

By Ella Spitz • Jul 6, 2026

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Archaeologists In Bulgaria Just Unearthed An Ancient Roman Surgical Tool That’s Only Ever Been Found Once Before

Researchers exploring the Roman-era ruins of Heraclea Sintica have unearthed an 1,800-year-old bronze lithulkos, an ancient surgical tool used to remove bladder stones with a hook.

By Ella Spitz • July 6, 2026

The Mongol Empire Was So Vast That It Once Encompassed One-Fifth Of The Total Land Area Of Planet Earth

At 9 million square miles encompassing one-fifth of the Earth's total land mass, the Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in the history of the world.

By Cara Johnson • Jun 30, 2026

The Mongol Empire Was So Vast That It Once Encompassed One-Fifth Of The Total Land Area Of Planet Earth

At 9 million square miles encompassing one-fifth of the Earth's total land mass, the Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire in the history of the world.

By Cara Johnson • June 30, 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 In Turkey Just Uncovered A Cave Filled With More Than 100 Prehistoric Paintings

Created over the course of hundreds of years starting untold millennia ago, these paintings appear to depict both humanoid and animal-like figures alongside geometric patterns.

By Ella Spitz • Jun 29, 2026

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Archaeologists In Turkey Just Uncovered A Cave Filled With More Than 100 Prehistoric Paintings

Created over the course of hundreds of years starting untold millennia ago, these paintings appear to depict both humanoid and animal-like figures alongside geometric patterns.

By Ella Spitz • June 29, 2026

The Puzzling History Of The Nuraghes, The Ancient Stone Towers That Have Become Symbols Of Sardinia

Built by the Nuragic civilization nearly 4,000 years ago, the nuraghe towers of Sardinia may have been used as military fortresses, community centers, or even private residences during the Bronze Age.

By Ella Spitz • Jun 26, 2026

The Puzzling History Of The Nuraghes, The Ancient Stone Towers That Have Become Symbols Of Sardinia

Built by the Nuragic civilization nearly 4,000 years ago, the nuraghe towers of Sardinia may have been used as military fortresses, community centers, or even private residences during the Bronze Age.

By Ella Spitz • June 26, 2026

‘I Can’t Believe It’: A Metal Detectorist In Northern Poland Just Found A 2,700-Year-Old Bronze Sword

This two-foot sword was found upright in the ground, suggesting it had been deliberately deposited there as part of a ceremony or ritual.

By Ella Spitz • Jun 26, 2026

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‘I Can’t Believe It’: A Metal Detectorist In Northern Poland Just Found A 2,700-Year-Old Bronze Sword

This two-foot sword was found upright in the ground, suggesting it had been deliberately deposited there as part of a ceremony or ritual.

By Ella Spitz • June 26, 2026