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Vercingetorix: The Ancient Freedom Fighter Who Nearly Beat Caesar

Why Vercingetorix was Julius Caesar's arch-rival and is still regarded as a national hero in France to this day.

By Katie Serena Jun 2, 2019

Vercingetorix: The Ancient Freedom Fighter Who Nearly Beat Caesar

Why Vercingetorix was Julius Caesar's arch-rival and is still regarded as a national hero in France to this day.

By Katie Serena June 2, 2019

50-Million-Year-Old Fossil Captures A Swimming School Of Fish

The fossil was unearthed years ago in the Green River Formation in the United States, but the study’s co-author only happened upon it at a museum while on vacation in Japan.

By Natasha Ishak May 30, 2019

Science News

50-Million-Year-Old Fossil Captures A Swimming School Of Fish

The fossil was unearthed years ago in the Green River Formation in the United States, but the study’s co-author only happened upon it at a museum while on vacation in Japan.

By Natasha Ishak May 30, 2019

30 Years, 44 Countries, 75,000 Miles: The Endless Adventures Of 14th-Century Explorer Ibn Battuta

Ibn Battuta traveled the territory of what is now 44 countries, married at least seven times, and wrote the most comprehensive account of 14th-century life around the globe to date.

By Katie Serena May 26, 2019

30 Years, 44 Countries, 75,000 Miles: The Endless Adventures Of 14th-Century Explorer Ibn Battuta

Ibn Battuta traveled the territory of what is now 44 countries, married at least seven times, and wrote the most comprehensive account of 14th-century life around the globe to date.

By Katie Serena May 26, 2019

Newgrange: The Massive Irish Tomb That’s Older Than The Pyramids

The opening of the ancient tomb of Newgrange in County Meath, Ireland, perfectly aligns with the rising sun every winter solstice.

By Carly Silver May 25, 2019

Newgrange: The Massive Irish Tomb That’s Older Than The Pyramids

The opening of the ancient tomb of Newgrange in County Meath, Ireland, perfectly aligns with the rising sun every winter solstice.

By Carly Silver May 25, 2019

Archaeologists Say New Airport Near Machu Picchu “Would Destroy It”

Machu Picchu is one of the world's most breathtaking sites. But it's in danger of ruin, as a new airport would bring in loads more tourists.

By Marco Margaritoff May 16, 2019

News

Archaeologists Say New Airport Near Machu Picchu “Would Destroy It”

Machu Picchu is one of the world's most breathtaking sites. But it's in danger of ruin, as a new airport would bring in loads more tourists.

By Marco Margaritoff May 16, 2019

Scientists Discover Why The Prehistoric Giant Beaver Castoroides Went Extinct

Both the giant beaver known as Castoroides and the average-size North American beaver co-existed during the Ice Age, but only one species survived.

By Natasha Ishak May 14, 2019