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This Week In History News, Dec. 5 – 11

Roman dagger unearthed after 2,000 years, Egyptian mummies found with golden tongues, mass grave uncovered at ancient Peruvian site.

By All That's Interesting Dec 10, 2021

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This Week In History News, Dec. 5 – 11

Roman dagger unearthed after 2,000 years, Egyptian mummies found with golden tongues, mass grave uncovered at ancient Peruvian site.

By All That's Interesting December 10, 2021

Was The Trojan Horse Real? Inside The Historical Debate

According to ancient mythology, the Trojan Horse allowed the Greeks to finally capture the city of Troy, but historians are still unsure whether this legendary wooden weapon actually existed.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Dec 10, 2021

Was The Trojan Horse Real? Inside The Historical Debate

According to ancient mythology, the Trojan Horse allowed the Greeks to finally capture the city of Troy, but historians are still unsure whether this legendary wooden weapon actually existed.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo December 10, 2021

Rare Physical Evidence Of Roman Crucifixion Found In 1,900 Year Old English Skeleton

Though tens of thousands of people were crucified, just four skeletons have been found with physical evidence of crucifixion.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 9, 2021

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Rare Physical Evidence Of Roman Crucifixion Found In 1,900 Year Old English Skeleton

Though tens of thousands of people were crucified, just four skeletons have been found with physical evidence of crucifixion.

By Kaleena Fraga December 9, 2021

Archaeologists Just Discovered Two Ancient Egyptian Tombs Containing 2,500-Year-Old Mummies With Golden Tongues

Archaeologists also uncovered 402 funerary figurines, amulets, and scarabs from one of the tombs, which was perfectly preserved because it hadn't been opened in 2,500 years.

By Marco Margaritoff Dec 8, 2021

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Archaeologists Just Discovered Two Ancient Egyptian Tombs Containing 2,500-Year-Old Mummies With Golden Tongues

Archaeologists also uncovered 402 funerary figurines, amulets, and scarabs from one of the tombs, which was perfectly preserved because it hadn't been opened in 2,500 years.

By Marco Margaritoff December 8, 2021

Billionaire Michael Steinhardt Barred From Purchasing Antiquities After Spending Decades Collecting Looted Items

Billionaire hedge fund manager Michael Steinhardt received " a first-of-its-kind lifetime ban on acquiring antiquities" after a yearslong, multinational investigation found he'd purchased looted objects from 11 countries.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 7, 2021

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Billionaire Michael Steinhardt Barred From Purchasing Antiquities After Spending Decades Collecting Looted Items

By Kaleena Fraga December 7, 2021

Mass Grave Containing Dozens Of Skeletons Discovered At Archeological Site In Peru

Archeologists came across the remains of 25 women and children buried together but aren't yet sure how they died.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 6, 2021

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Mass Grave Containing Dozens Of Skeletons Discovered At Archeological Site In Peru

Archeologists came across the remains of 25 women and children buried together but aren't yet sure how they died.

By Kaleena Fraga December 6, 2021

Discover The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World And Learn The Stories Behind Them

From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Lighthouse of Alexandria, take a breathtaking journey through the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 5, 2021

Discover The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World And Learn The Stories Behind Them

From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Lighthouse of Alexandria, take a breathtaking journey through the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

By Kaleena Fraga December 5, 2021

This Week In History News, Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

Ancient Roman mosaic found under English farmer's field, prehistoric footprint linked to unknown human ancestor, Roman soldier's face mask unearthed.

By All That's Interesting Dec 3, 2021

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This Week In History News, Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

Ancient Roman mosaic found under English farmer's field, prehistoric footprint linked to unknown human ancestor, Roman soldier's face mask unearthed.

By All That's Interesting December 3, 2021

This Priceless Roman Mosaic From Emperor Caligula’s ‘Party Ship’ Spent Nearly 50 Years As A New York City Coffee Table

The mosaic was first discovered in the 1930s and once formed part of the dance floor on one of Emperor Caligula's giant party ships where he hosted lavish and debaucherous events.

By Marco Margaritoff Dec 3, 2021

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This Priceless Roman Mosaic From Emperor Caligula’s ‘Party Ship’ Spent Nearly 50 Years As A New York City Coffee Table

The mosaic was first discovered in the 1930s and once formed part of the dance floor on one of Emperor Caligula's giant party ships where he hosted lavish and debaucherous events.

By Marco Margaritoff December 3, 2021