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Trepanation Archaeological Discovery
Trepanation Archaeological Discovery

This Week In History News, Feb. 19 – 25

Ancient brain surgery patient discovered in Israel, Civil War artillery shell uncovered at Gettysburg, 500-year-old medicine found in South Africa.

By All That's Interesting Feb 24, 2023
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This Week In History News, Feb. 19 – 25

Ancient brain surgery patient discovered in Israel, Civil War artillery shell uncovered at Gettysburg, 500-year-old medicine found in South Africa.

By All That's Interesting February 24, 2023
Roman Wooden Phallus
Roman Wooden Phallus

2,000-Year-Old Phallic Wooden Object Found In England Likely Oldest Roman Sex Toy Ever Found

Decades after a wooden object was discovered in a Roman ruin, a team of researchers reidentified it as a phallus — and it's possibly the first Roman sex toy ever found.

By Amber Morgan Feb 23, 2023
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2,000-Year-Old Phallic Wooden Object Found In England Likely Oldest Roman Sex Toy Ever Found

Decades after a wooden object was discovered in a Roman ruin, a team of researchers reidentified it as a phallus — and it's possibly the first Roman sex toy ever found.

By Amber Morgan February 23, 2023
Kumimanu Fordycei
Kumimanu Fordycei

Researchers In New Zealand Have Identified The Largest Penguin In History

In 2017, paleontologists in New Zealand discovered fossils belonging to the ancient species Kumimanu fordycei, now believed to be the largest penguin in history.

By Amber Morgan Feb 9, 2023
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Researchers In New Zealand Have Identified The Largest Penguin In History

In 2017, paleontologists in New Zealand discovered fossils belonging to the ancient species Kumimanu fordycei, now believed to be the largest penguin in history.

By Amber Morgan February 9, 2023
Dako Sword Alongside Bronze Mirror
Dako Sword Alongside Bronze Mirror

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
Romanian Warrior Grave Artifacts
Romanian Warrior Grave Artifacts

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
Ancient Sword Being Held
Ancient Sword Being Held

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
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