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Monastery In Meteora Greece
Monastery In Meteora Greece

29 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Holy Places Around The Globe, From Tantric Temples To Cliffside Monasteries

From Greece to Bali, these breathtaking sites around the world have attracted spiritual seekers for centuries — and they're still bringing in countless visitors today.

By Erin Kelly Dec 9, 2022

29 Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Holy Places Around The Globe, From Tantric Temples To Cliffside Monasteries

From Greece to Bali, these breathtaking sites around the world have attracted spiritual seekers for centuries — and they're still bringing in countless visitors today.

By Erin Kelly December 9, 2022
Indian Carving Of Erotic Art
Indian Carving Of Erotic Art

29 Photos Of Erotic Art Throughout History, From Egyptian Papyruses To The Ruins Of Pompeii

Humans have been creating depictions of sex for millennia — and these examples of erotic paintings and sculptures prove it.

By Gabe Paoletti Dec 8, 2022

29 Photos Of Erotic Art Throughout History, From Egyptian Papyruses To The Ruins Of Pompeii

Humans have been creating depictions of sex for millennia — and these examples of erotic paintings and sculptures prove it.

By Gabe Paoletti December 8, 2022
Sponsian Roman Coins
Sponsian Roman Coins

A Hoard Of Ancient Roman Coins Was Just Authenticated — And Potentially Proves The Existence Of A Lost Emperor

For centuries, the only evidence historians had of the Roman Emperor Sponsian was this hoard of coins bearing his visage that were found in 1713, and many believed them to be fakes.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 6, 2022
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A Hoard Of Ancient Roman Coins Was Just Authenticated — And Potentially Proves The Existence Of A Lost Emperor

For centuries, the only evidence historians had of the Roman Emperor Sponsian was this hoard of coins bearing his visage that were found in 1713, and many believed them to be fakes.

By Kaleena Fraga December 6, 2022
Handmade Owl Toy
Handmade Owl Toy

Thousands Of Mysterious Owl Carvings From The Copper Age May Have Been Made By Children, Study Suggests

Researchers say these owl carvings are simple enough to have been made by children and could have been used as toys, dolls, or amulets.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 2, 2022
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Thousands Of Mysterious Owl Carvings From The Copper Age May Have Been Made By Children, Study Suggests

Researchers say these owl carvings are simple enough to have been made by children and could have been used as toys, dolls, or amulets.

By Kaleena Fraga December 2, 2022
Virus Found In Permafrost
Virus Found In Permafrost

Scientists ‘Awaken’ 13 Prehistoric Viruses From The Siberian Permafrost — And Warn That Climate Change Could Rouse More

The "zombie" viruses had been frozen for up to 48,500 years, but some showed signs that they were still infectious.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 30, 2022
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Scientists ‘Awaken’ 13 Prehistoric Viruses From The Siberian Permafrost — And Warn That Climate Change Could Rouse More

The "zombie" viruses had been frozen for up to 48,500 years, but some showed signs that they were still infectious.

By Kaleena Fraga November 30, 2022
Times Square Then And Now Featured
Times Square Then And Now Featured

What 22 Iconic Places Looked Like When History Was Being Made There — And What They Look Like Today

From Times Square to the trenches of World War I, these then-and-now photos will make you see the world's most historic places in a completely different light.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 29, 2022

What 22 Iconic Places Looked Like When History Was Being Made There — And What They Look Like Today

From Times Square to the trenches of World War I, these then-and-now photos will make you see the world's most historic places in a completely different light.

By Kaleena Fraga November 29, 2022
Drains Beneath Colosseum
Drains Beneath Colosseum

Archaeologists Uncover Animal Bones And Ancient Roman Snack Foods Beneath The Colosseum

Archaeologists found exotic animal remains, seeds, and nuts in the Colosseum's drainage system that give new insight into life in ancient Rome.

By Austin Harvey Nov 28, 2022
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Archaeologists Uncover Animal Bones And Ancient Roman Snack Foods Beneath The Colosseum

Archaeologists found exotic animal remains, seeds, and nuts in the Colosseum's drainage system that give new insight into life in ancient Rome.

By Austin Harvey November 28, 2022
Royal Family Christmas
Royal Family Christmas

The Surprising Origins Of Christmas Trees And How They’ve Transformed Over The Centuries

From their roots in ancient pagan celebrations of the winter solstice to their ban in colonial America, the history of the Christmas tree is longer and more complicated than most people realize.

By Cara Johnson Nov 20, 2022

The Surprising Origins Of Christmas Trees And How They’ve Transformed Over The Centuries

From their roots in ancient pagan celebrations of the winter solstice to their ban in colonial America, the history of the Christmas tree is longer and more complicated than most people realize.

By Cara Johnson November 20, 2022
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