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Archaeologists Just Unearthed An Ancient Necropolis Under A Busy Train Station In Paris

Archaeologists say the necropolis is filled with skeletons and artifacts from the ancient Parisii people of Lutetia, the city that eventually became Paris.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 24, 2023

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Archaeologists Just Unearthed An Ancient Necropolis Under A Busy Train Station In Paris

Archaeologists say the necropolis is filled with skeletons and artifacts from the ancient Parisii people of Lutetia, the city that eventually became Paris.

By Amber Morgan • April 24, 2023

Erik The Red, The Hot-Headed Viking Whose Murderous Temper Led To The Settlement Of Greenland

Erik the Red is perhaps best known as the father of Viking explorer Leif Erikson, but he also established the first known European settlement in North America — and it was all because of his violent temper.

By William DeLong • Apr 23, 2023

Erik The Red, The Hot-Headed Viking Whose Murderous Temper Led To The Settlement Of Greenland

Erik the Red is perhaps best known as the father of Viking explorer Leif Erikson, but he also established the first known European settlement in North America — and it was all because of his violent temper.

By William DeLong • April 23, 2023

The Mystery Of Nefertiti, The Ancient Egyptian Queen Who Suddenly Vanished

After presiding over ancient Egypt with unprecedented power, Queen Nefertiti mysteriously vanished from the historical record in 1336 B.C.E. But some believe she secretly took her husband's place as pharaoh after he died.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 22, 2023

The Mystery Of Nefertiti, The Ancient Egyptian Queen Who Suddenly Vanished

After presiding over ancient Egypt with unprecedented power, Queen Nefertiti mysteriously vanished from the historical record in 1336 B.C.E. But some believe she secretly took her husband's place as pharaoh after he died.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 22, 2023

Who Invented Pizza? Inside The History Of Where And When The World’s Most Popular Flatbread Originated

Although the invention of pizza as we know it occurred in 18th-century Naples, the full history of this beloved dish stretches back to ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 21, 2023

Who Invented Pizza? Inside The History Of Where And When The World’s Most Popular Flatbread Originated

Although the invention of pizza as we know it occurred in 18th-century Naples, the full history of this beloved dish stretches back to ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece.

By Austin Harvey • April 21, 2023

This Week In History News, Apr. 16 – 22

Experimental submarine from 1907 uncovered in Connecticut, hidden Bible chapter found in the Vatican, ancient Maya scoreboard unearthed in Mexico.

By All That's Interesting • Apr 21, 2023

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This Week In History News, Apr. 16 – 22

Experimental submarine from 1907 uncovered in Connecticut, hidden Bible chapter found in the Vatican, ancient Maya scoreboard unearthed in Mexico.

By All That's Interesting • April 21, 2023

Archaeologists Excavating The Villa Of The Quintilii Just Unearthed An Opulent Roman Winery

The ancient winery was likely constructed during the reign of Roman emperor Gordian III, previously believed to have had little impact on Rome's architectural history.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 20, 2023

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Archaeologists Excavating The Villa Of The Quintilii Just Unearthed An Opulent Roman Winery

The ancient winery was likely constructed during the reign of Roman emperor Gordian III, previously believed to have had little impact on Rome's architectural history.

By Austin Harvey • April 20, 2023

A Scoreboard Used By The Maya During An Ancient Ball Game Was Just Discovered Among Mexican Ruins

The scoreboard, which features two figures standing near a ball as well as hieroglyphic writing, is thought to be 1,100 years old.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 19, 2023

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A Scoreboard Used By The Maya During An Ancient Ball Game Was Just Discovered Among Mexican Ruins

The scoreboard, which features two figures standing near a ball as well as hieroglyphic writing, is thought to be 1,100 years old.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 19, 2023

A Never-Before-Seen Chapter Of The Bible Has Been Discovered In The Vatican Library

The 1,500-year-old text was uncovered thanks to the help of ultraviolet photography.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 18, 2023

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A Never-Before-Seen Chapter Of The Bible Has Been Discovered In The Vatican Library

The 1,500-year-old text was uncovered thanks to the help of ultraviolet photography.

By Austin Harvey • April 18, 2023

Researchers Find Earliest Evidence Of Psychoactive Drug Use In Bronze Age Europe In 3,000-Year-Old Hair Strands

After studying the ancient hair strands found in a Spanish cave, researchers confirmed that Bronze Age Europeans consumed hallucinogenic drugs.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 18, 2023

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Researchers Find Earliest Evidence Of Psychoactive Drug Use In Bronze Age Europe In 3,000-Year-Old Hair Strands

After studying the ancient hair strands found in a Spanish cave, researchers confirmed that Bronze Age Europeans consumed hallucinogenic drugs.

By Amber Morgan • April 18, 2023

930-Year-Old Native American Canoe Pulled Out Of North Carolina Lake

This 28-foot boat sat just five five beneath the surface of Lake Waccamaw for nearly a millennium before three local teens uncovered it by accident while going for a swim.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 17, 2023

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930-Year-Old Native American Canoe Pulled Out Of North Carolina Lake

This 28-foot boat sat just five five beneath the surface of Lake Waccamaw for nearly a millennium before three local teens uncovered it by accident while going for a swim.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 17, 2023