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Archaeologists In Tajikistan Just Unearthed An Ancient Water Jug Inscribed With The Owner’s Name

Archaeologists digging at the Khalkajar archaeological site in Tajikistan just uncovered an ancient water jug labeled with the name of its owner: "This water jug belongs to the woman Sagkina."

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 9, 2025

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Archaeologists In Tajikistan Just Unearthed An Ancient Water Jug Inscribed With The Owner’s Name

Archaeologists digging at the Khalkajar archaeological site in Tajikistan just uncovered an ancient water jug labeled with the name of its owner: "This water jug belongs to the woman Sagkina."

By Kaleena Fraga July 9, 2025

Ancient Roman Boxing Gloves Discovered At Hadrian’s Wall

The gloves, though not a matching set, are the first of their kind to ever be discovered.

By Katie Serena Jul 9, 2025

Ancient Roman Boxing Gloves Discovered At Hadrian’s Wall

The gloves, though not a matching set, are the first of their kind to ever be discovered.

By Katie Serena July 9, 2025

Archaeologists Just Pulled Pieces Of The Lighthouse Of Alexandria Out Of The Mediterranean Sea

These 22 colossal stone blocks, some weighing as much as 80 tons, include parts of everything from the Lighthouse of Alexandria's threshold to its base to its door.

By Ainsley Brown Jul 8, 2025

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Archaeologists Just Pulled Pieces Of The Lighthouse Of Alexandria Out Of The Mediterranean Sea

These 22 colossal stone blocks, some weighing as much as 80 tons, include parts of everything from the Lighthouse of Alexandria's threshold to its base to its door.

By Ainsley Brown July 8, 2025

Inside The Myth Of Arachne, The Talented Weaver Who Is Turned Into A Spider By The Goddess Athena

After Arachne beat Athena at a weaving contest, the goddess punished the mortal girl by turning her into a spider and forcing her to weave for all eternity.

By Genevieve Carlton Jul 7, 2025

Inside The Myth Of Arachne, The Talented Weaver Who Is Turned Into A Spider By The Goddess Athena

After Arachne beat Athena at a weaving contest, the goddess punished the mortal girl by turning her into a spider and forcing her to weave for all eternity.

By Genevieve Carlton July 7, 2025

The True Story Behind Julius Caesar’s Famous Quote, ‘Veni, Vidi, Vici’

According to ancient historians, Julius Caesar boasted, "Veni, vidi, vici," or, "I came, I saw, I conquered," after easily defeating the Pontic army at the Battle of Zela in 47 B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 7, 2025

The True Story Behind Julius Caesar’s Famous Quote, ‘Veni, Vidi, Vici’

According to ancient historians, Julius Caesar boasted, "Veni, vidi, vici," or, "I came, I saw, I conquered," after easily defeating the Pontic army at the Battle of Zela in 47 B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga July 7, 2025

This Brain Tissue Was Kept Preserved For Over 4,000 Years Because It Boiled In Its Own Fluids

The brain was boiled, dried, and preserved during the Bronze Age in present day western Turkey.

By Katie Serena Jul 7, 2025

This Brain Tissue Was Kept Preserved For Over 4,000 Years Because It Boiled In Its Own Fluids

The brain was boiled, dried, and preserved during the Bronze Age in present day western Turkey.

By Katie Serena July 7, 2025

Archaeologists Find 25,000-Year-Old Mammoth Rib Pierced With An Arrow From Early Human Hunters

"We finally have a ‘smoking gun,’ the first direct evidence of how these animals were hunted."

By Leah Silverman Jul 6, 2025

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Archaeologists Find 25,000-Year-Old Mammoth Rib Pierced With An Arrow From Early Human Hunters

"We finally have a ‘smoking gun,’ the first direct evidence of how these animals were hunted."

By Leah Silverman July 6, 2025

This 2,200-Year-Old Chinese Medical Text May Be The Oldest Human Anatomy Chart In History

The discovery of the text written on silk sheds light on the significant advances in medicine that led to the development of acupuncture in ancient China.

By Natasha Ishak Jul 5, 2025

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This 2,200-Year-Old Chinese Medical Text May Be The Oldest Human Anatomy Chart In History

The discovery of the text written on silk sheds light on the significant advances in medicine that led to the development of acupuncture in ancient China.

By Natasha Ishak July 5, 2025