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11 Of Ancient Earth’s Most Unbelievable Prehistoric Animals

For thousands to millions of years, these massive creatures stalked Earth at its dawn, until climate change — or early man — hastened their demise.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 2, 2021

11 Of Ancient Earth’s Most Unbelievable Prehistoric Animals

For thousands to millions of years, these massive creatures stalked Earth at its dawn, until climate change — or early man — hastened their demise.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 2, 2021

Archaeologists Unearth Roman Soldier’s 1,800-Year-Old Face Mask In Ancient City Of Hadrianopolis

The iron face mask was found among remnants of a fortified structure dated to Ancient Rome's imperial period. It firmly suggested Hadrianopolis was an important, distant military outpost.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 30, 2021

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Archaeologists Unearth Roman Soldier’s 1,800-Year-Old Face Mask In Ancient City Of Hadrianopolis

The iron face mask was found among remnants of a fortified structure dated to Ancient Rome's imperial period. It firmly suggested Hadrianopolis was an important, distant military outpost.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 30, 2021

Archaeologists Stumble Across A Rope-Bound Mummy In Peru Likely More Than 800 Years Old

The mummy lived even before the Incas and was buried according to funerary customs at the time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 29, 2021

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Archaeologists Stumble Across A Rope-Bound Mummy In Peru Likely More Than 800 Years Old

The mummy lived even before the Incas and was buried according to funerary customs at the time.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 29, 2021

The Majestic History And Mysterious Destruction Of The Temple Of Zeus

Built in the fifth century B.C., the Temple of Zeus at Olympia once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But it wouldn’t last forever.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Nov 29, 2021

The Majestic History And Mysterious Destruction Of The Temple Of Zeus

Built in the fifth century B.C., the Temple of Zeus at Olympia once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But it wouldn’t last forever.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • November 29, 2021

Was Ancient Roman Emperor Caligula Actually The Insane, Sadistic Pervert Everyone Thinks?

Legend has it that the infamous Roman emperor Caligula was unhinged to the point that he sentenced people to death for forgetting his birthday. But stories like this may have been more fiction than fact.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 24, 2021

Was Ancient Roman Emperor Caligula Actually The Insane, Sadistic Pervert Everyone Thinks?

Legend has it that the infamous Roman emperor Caligula was unhinged to the point that he sentenced people to death for forgetting his birthday. But stories like this may have been more fiction than fact.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 24, 2021

Artist Recreates Ötzi The Iceman’s 5,300-Year-Old Tattoos On Her Body — Using Her Own Blood

Nicole Wilson was still in school when she learned about the Ice Age mummy. Stunned by the mysterious ink on his body, the now-adult artist took drastic measures to explore our history.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 22, 2021

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Artist Recreates Ötzi The Iceman’s 5,300-Year-Old Tattoos On Her Body — Using Her Own Blood

Nicole Wilson was still in school when she learned about the Ice Age mummy. Stunned by the mysterious ink on his body, the now-adult artist took drastic measures to explore our history.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 22, 2021

How Bushidō Went From An Ancient Samurai Code To A Modern Set Of Japanese Virtues

For centuries, Japanese samurai adhered to bushidō, a strict code of honor that emphasized loyalty and honor to country and family. And it still influences Japanese culture today.

By Morgan Dunn • Nov 20, 2021

How Bushidō Went From An Ancient Samurai Code To A Modern Set Of Japanese Virtues

For centuries, Japanese samurai adhered to bushidō, a strict code of honor that emphasized loyalty and honor to country and family. And it still influences Japanese culture today.

By Morgan Dunn • November 20, 2021

This Week In History News, Nov. 14 – 20

Roman coin hoard found in Germany, lost sun temple unearthed in Egypt, ancient statue heads discovered in Turkey.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 19, 2021

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This Week In History News, Nov. 14 – 20

Roman coin hoard found in Germany, lost sun temple unearthed in Egypt, ancient statue heads discovered in Turkey.

By All That's Interesting • November 19, 2021

Israeli Archaeologists Just Unearthed A 2,100-Year-Old Fortress That Provides ‘Tangible Evidence’ Of The Hanukkah Story

The Hellenistic fortress was destroyed by a Jewish Hasmonean army in their war to retake the region from the Seleucid Empire, which had outlawed Judaism.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 19, 2021

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Israeli Archaeologists Just Unearthed A 2,100-Year-Old Fortress That Provides ‘Tangible Evidence’ Of The Hanukkah Story

The Hellenistic fortress was destroyed by a Jewish Hasmonean army in their war to retake the region from the Seleucid Empire, which had outlawed Judaism.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 19, 2021

‘Lost’ Sun Temple From 4,500 Years Ago Discovered In Egypt — Beneath A Newer One

The mud-brick temple discovered in Abu Ghurab dates back to the mid 25th century BCE and is likely one of six sun temples mentioned in ancient Egypt inscriptions.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 18, 2021

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‘Lost’ Sun Temple From 4,500 Years Ago Discovered In Egypt — Beneath A Newer One

The mud-brick temple discovered in Abu Ghurab dates back to the mid 25th century BCE and is likely one of six sun temples mentioned in ancient Egypt inscriptions.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 18, 2021