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Meet Veleda: The German Priestess Who Made The Romans Tremble

Not only did Veleda prophesy her people's victory against Rome, she was also worshipped as a goddess.

By Carly Silver Jul 8, 2019

Meet Veleda: The German Priestess Who Made The Romans Tremble

Not only did Veleda prophesy her people's victory against Rome, she was also worshipped as a goddess.

By Carly Silver July 8, 2019

‘Pecunia Non Olet’: How A Roman Emperor Revived The Government With A Urine Tax

"Pecunia non olet" — or "money doesn't stink" — is a phrase ascribed to the Roman emperor Vespasian, who in 70 A.D. imposed a urine tax.

By Carly Silver Jul 2, 2019

‘Pecunia Non Olet’: How A Roman Emperor Revived The Government With A Urine Tax

"Pecunia non olet" — or "money doesn't stink" — is a phrase ascribed to the Roman emperor Vespasian, who in 70 A.D. imposed a urine tax.

By Carly Silver July 2, 2019

Meet The Entelodont, The Horse-Sized “Hell Pig” Whose Teeth Were As Thick As A Human Wrist

Weighing in at 2,000 pounds and sporting arm-sized fangs, the entelodont earned its status as the "hell pig" of prehistoric North America.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 24, 2019

Meet The Entelodont, The Horse-Sized “Hell Pig” Whose Teeth Were As Thick As A Human Wrist

Weighing in at 2,000 pounds and sporting arm-sized fangs, the entelodont earned its status as the "hell pig" of prehistoric North America.

By Kaleena Fraga June 24, 2019

Japanese Scientists Crack Mystery Of The Nazca Lines

Scientists were able to re-identify 16 bird geoglyphs from Peru’s mysterious Nazca lines. One drawing that was previously thought to be a hummingbird has been re-classified as a hermit.

By Natasha Ishak Jun 20, 2019

Science News

Japanese Scientists Crack Mystery Of The Nazca Lines

Scientists were able to re-identify 16 bird geoglyphs from Peru’s mysterious Nazca lines. One drawing that was previously thought to be a hummingbird has been re-classified as a hermit.

By Natasha Ishak June 20, 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 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