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A Shield-Shaped Mirror And A Seven-Foot Sword Were Just Unearthed From A 4th-Century Japanese Burial Mound

The items were discovered at the Tomio Maruyama burial mound in Nara Prefecture and are believed to have served the ceremonial purpose of protecting the dead from evil spirits.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 31, 2023

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A Shield-Shaped Mirror And A Seven-Foot Sword Were Just Unearthed From A 4th-Century Japanese Burial Mound

The items were discovered at the Tomio Maruyama burial mound in Nara Prefecture and are believed to have served the ceremonial purpose of protecting the dead from evil spirits.

By Austin Harvey • January 31, 2023

Mysterious Canaanite Language Decrypted Through Ancient Clay Tablets

Found in Iraq, the tablets uncover the secrets of a "lost" Canaanite language that bears strong similarities to ancient Hebrew.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 31, 2023

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Mysterious Canaanite Language Decrypted Through Ancient Clay Tablets

Found in Iraq, the tablets uncover the secrets of a "lost" Canaanite language that bears strong similarities to ancient Hebrew.

By Amber Morgan • January 31, 2023

This Ancient Statue Of A Hercules-Like Figure Was Just Discovered In A Roman Sewer

Experts believe that the statue may depict Hercules or perhaps a Roman emperor dressed as the ancient hero.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 30, 2023

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This Ancient Statue Of A Hercules-Like Figure Was Just Discovered In A Roman Sewer

Experts believe that the statue may depict Hercules or perhaps a Roman emperor dressed as the ancient hero.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 30, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 22 – 28

Ancient Hun warrior's tomb uncovered in Romania, lost van Dyck found in a New York barn, prehistoric whale skull discovered in Maryland.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 27, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jan. 22 – 28

Ancient Hun warrior's tomb uncovered in Romania, lost van Dyck found in a New York barn, prehistoric whale skull discovered in Maryland.

By All That's Interesting • January 27, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 15 – 21

"Replica" sword found to be genuine Bronze Age artifact, one of the world's oldest runestones discovered, ancient Egyptian burial uncovered with 142 dead dogs.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 20, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jan. 15 – 21

"Replica" sword found to be genuine Bronze Age artifact, one of the world's oldest runestones discovered, ancient Egyptian burial uncovered with 142 dead dogs.

By All That's Interesting • January 20, 2023

Archaeologists In Norway May Have Found The World’s Oldest Runestone

Experts say that the 2,000-year-old artifact is the oldest datable runestone in the world and may provide researchers with valuable knowledge about the early days of runic writing.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 19, 2023

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Archaeologists In Norway May Have Found The World’s Oldest Runestone

Experts say that the 2,000-year-old artifact is the oldest datable runestone in the world and may provide researchers with valuable knowledge about the early days of runic writing.

By Amber Morgan • January 19, 2023

Archaeologists In Egypt Just Discovered The Ancient Remains Of A Young Child Buried With Scores Of Dead Dogs

Archaeologists suspect that all 142 dogs died at the same time — but there are no signs of violence on their remains.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 18, 2023

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Archaeologists In Egypt Just Discovered The Ancient Remains Of A Young Child Buried With Scores Of Dead Dogs

Archaeologists suspect that all 142 dogs died at the same time — but there are no signs of violence on their remains.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 18, 2023

Scientists Just Identified A New Species Of Giant Tortoise That Went Extinct 600 Years Ago

Scientists discovered the new species while studying the lineage of giant tortoises on Madagascar.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 16, 2023

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Scientists Just Identified A New Species Of Giant Tortoise That Went Extinct 600 Years Ago

Scientists discovered the new species while studying the lineage of giant tortoises on Madagascar.

By Austin Harvey • January 16, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 8 – 14

Bronze Age wishing well uncovered in Germany, prehistoric Megalodon tooth found in Maryland, Roman house restored in Pompeii.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 13, 2023

This Week In History News, Jan. 8 – 14

Bronze Age wishing well uncovered in Germany, prehistoric Megalodon tooth found in Maryland, Roman house restored in Pompeii.

By All That's Interesting • January 13, 2023

Archaeologists In Denmark Uncover Massive Viking Hall That May Have Been Connected To Harald Bluetooth

Researchers are calling the discovery the "largest Viking-Age find of this nature in more than ten years."

By Austin Harvey • Jan 11, 2023

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Archaeologists In Denmark Uncover Massive Viking Hall That May Have Been Connected To Harald Bluetooth

Researchers are calling the discovery the "largest Viking-Age find of this nature in more than ten years."

By Austin Harvey • January 11, 2023