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Ancient Roman Swords Found Inside Fort Along Hadrian’s Wall

Researchers found both real swords and toy swords, presumably used by Roman children, that are nearly 2,000 years old.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 14, 2017

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Ancient Roman Swords Found Inside Fort Along Hadrian’s Wall

Researchers found both real swords and toy swords, presumably used by Roman children, that are nearly 2,000 years old.

By All That's Interesting • September 14, 2017

4 Bizarre Items You Won’t Believe Were Once Used As Currency

When we think of currency today, the first thing that comes to mind is paper, coin, or credit, but the value of money is of course relative depending on where, and when, you’re looking to spend it. Throughout history, food and other surprising items have been used as forms of...

By All That's Interesting • Sep 11, 2017

4 Bizarre Items You Won’t Believe Were Once Used As Currency

When we think of currency today, the first thing that comes to mind is paper, coin, or credit, but the value of money is of course relative depending on where, and when, you’re looking to spend it. Throughout history, food and other surprising items have been used as forms of...

By All That's Interesting • September 11, 2017

This Week In History News, September 3 – 9

Excalibur possibly found, ancient city to be washed away, pre-Pyramid ruins discovered in Canada, mysterious manuscript decoded, new Holocaust revelations come to light.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 8, 2017

This Week In History News, September 3 – 9

Excalibur possibly found, ancient city to be washed away, pre-Pyramid ruins discovered in Canada, mysterious manuscript decoded, new Holocaust revelations come to light.

By All That's Interesting • September 8, 2017

Lost Languages Discovered In One Of The World’s Oldest Libraries

Researchers discovered ancient texts hidden beneath years of writing in the manuscripts at St. Catherine's Monastery.

By Katie Serena • Sep 8, 2017

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Lost Languages Discovered In One Of The World’s Oldest Libraries

Researchers discovered ancient texts hidden beneath years of writing in the manuscripts at St. Catherine's Monastery.

By Katie Serena • September 8, 2017

Meet The Inca Ice Maiden, Perhaps The Best-Preserved Mummy In Human History

The must-see attraction for visitors to Museo Santuarios Andinos (Museum of Andean Sanctuaries) in Arequipa, Peru is without a doubt the Mummy Juanita, one of the world’s best-preserved corpses. Her full head of dark hair is still intact and the skin on her hands and arms, discoloration aside, shows almost...

By Joel Stice • Sep 7, 2017

Meet The Inca Ice Maiden, Perhaps The Best-Preserved Mummy In Human History

The must-see attraction for visitors to Museo Santuarios Andinos (Museum of Andean Sanctuaries) in Arequipa, Peru is without a doubt the Mummy Juanita, one of the world’s best-preserved corpses. Her full head of dark hair is still intact and the skin on her hands and arms, discoloration aside, shows almost...

By Joel Stice • September 7, 2017

Ancient Ruins Older Than The Pyramids Discovered In Canada

A researcher at the site said, "I remember when we got the dates back, and we just sat back and said 'Holy moly, this is old.'"

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 6, 2017

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Ancient Ruins Older Than The Pyramids Discovered In Canada

A researcher at the site said, "I remember when we got the dates back, and we just sat back and said 'Holy moly, this is old.'"

By Gabe Paoletti • September 6, 2017

Neopolis, The Atlantis-Like City Discovered Off Tunisian Coast

The ancient city of Neopolis was a major Roman port on the coast of Tunisia that was submerged by a tsunami on July 21, 365 AD.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 1, 2017

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Neopolis, The Atlantis-Like City Discovered Off Tunisian Coast

The ancient city of Neopolis was a major Roman port on the coast of Tunisia that was submerged by a tsunami on July 21, 365 AD.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 1, 2017

A 12,000-Year-Old City Is About To Be Washed Away On Purpose

The Hasankeyf citadel has, at different times, been a part of the Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Mongol, and Ottoman Empires.

By Gabe Paoletti • Aug 29, 2017

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A 12,000-Year-Old City Is About To Be Washed Away On Purpose

The Hasankeyf citadel has, at different times, been a part of the Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Mongol, and Ottoman Empires.

By Gabe Paoletti • August 29, 2017

This Week In History News, August 13 – 19

New D.B. Cooper findings, Trump's father's KKK connection, 13-million-year-old skull discovery, Jack the Ripper postcard auction, and "the most bizarre dinosaur ever found."

By All That's Interesting • Aug 18, 2017

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This Week In History News, August 13 – 19

New D.B. Cooper findings, Trump's father's KKK connection, 13-million-year-old skull discovery, Jack the Ripper postcard auction, and "the most bizarre dinosaur ever found."

By All That's Interesting • August 18, 2017

“The Most Bizarre Dinosaur Ever Found” Just Solved A Huge Evolutionary Mystery

With a strange body that has both herbivore and carnivore features, the Chilesaurus has baffled scientists — until now.

By Gabe Paoletti • Aug 16, 2017

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“The Most Bizarre Dinosaur Ever Found” Just Solved A Huge Evolutionary Mystery

With a strange body that has both herbivore and carnivore features, the Chilesaurus has baffled scientists — until now.

By Gabe Paoletti • August 16, 2017