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The Tomb Of An Ancient Egyptian Prince Was Just Discovered — With A Pink Granite False Door

While false doors were common in ancient Egyptian tombs, this one is made of rare pink granite that would have been costly to transport from Aswan, some 400 miles away.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 24, 2025

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The Tomb Of An Ancient Egyptian Prince Was Just Discovered — With A Pink Granite False Door

While false doors were common in ancient Egyptian tombs, this one is made of rare pink granite that would have been costly to transport from Aswan, some 400 miles away.

By Austin Harvey • July 24, 2025

A Prehistoric Rock Carving Of A Half-Man, Half-Mantis Discovered In Iran

The unusual rock carving that depicts a hybrid animal figure may be among the oldest petroglyphs ever uncovered.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 23, 2025

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A Prehistoric Rock Carving Of A Half-Man, Half-Mantis Discovered In Iran

The unusual rock carving that depicts a hybrid animal figure may be among the oldest petroglyphs ever uncovered.

By Natasha Ishak • July 23, 2025

The 3,200-Year-Old Bronze Armor Of An Elite Warrior Has Been Unearthed In The Czech Republic

Uncovered in southern Moravia, this 13th-century B.C.E. breastplate was found surrounded by a sacrificial burial of weapons including a battle axe and a harpoon.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 22, 2025

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The 3,200-Year-Old Bronze Armor Of An Elite Warrior Has Been Unearthed In The Czech Republic

Uncovered in southern Moravia, this 13th-century B.C.E. breastplate was found surrounded by a sacrificial burial of weapons including a battle axe and a harpoon.

By Austin Harvey • July 22, 2025

A 1,700-Year-Old Roman Bathhouse That May Have Once Belonged To An Elite Family Was Just Unearthed In Turkey

Located near the village of Salkaya, this opulent, 800-square-foot complex featured underfloor heating, steam rooms, and multiple pools kept at different temperatures.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 21, 2025

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A 1,700-Year-Old Roman Bathhouse That May Have Once Belonged To An Elite Family Was Just Unearthed In Turkey

Located near the village of Salkaya, this opulent, 800-square-foot complex featured underfloor heating, steam rooms, and multiple pools kept at different temperatures.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 21, 2025

Who Wrote The Bible And When? Inside The History Of Christianity’s Sacred Texts

Though believers say that the prophet Moses, Paul the Apostle, and God Himself are the main authors who wrote the Bible, the historical evidence is more complicated.

By Richard Stockton • Jul 20, 2025

Who Wrote The Bible And When? Inside The History Of Christianity’s Sacred Texts

Though believers say that the prophet Moses, Paul the Apostle, and God Himself are the main authors who wrote the Bible, the historical evidence is more complicated.

By Richard Stockton • July 20, 2025

An Erotic Roman Mosaic That Was Looted By A Nazi Captain 80 Years Ago Was Just Returned To Pompeii

The mosaic was stolen by a Nazi captain during World War II and dates to between the late first century B.C.E. and the first century C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 16, 2025

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An Erotic Roman Mosaic That Was Looted By A Nazi Captain 80 Years Ago Was Just Returned To Pompeii

The mosaic was stolen by a Nazi captain during World War II and dates to between the late first century B.C.E. and the first century C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 16, 2025

Archaeologists Just Uncovered A Well-Preserved Roman Road Mere Inches Beneath The Center Of Manchester

While preparing for property development, archaeologists happened upon an ancient Roman road right beneath one of Manchester's busiest streets that could date as far back as the first century C.E.

By Ainsley Brown • Jul 16, 2025

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Archaeologists Just Uncovered A Well-Preserved Roman Road Mere Inches Beneath The Center Of Manchester

While preparing for property development, archaeologists happened upon an ancient Roman road right beneath one of Manchester's busiest streets that could date as far back as the first century C.E.

By Ainsley Brown • July 16, 2025

The Story Of Aurelian, The Roman Emperor Known As The ‘Restorer Of The World’

Amidst the Crisis of the Third Century, Emperor Aurelian helped reunite a fractured Rome on the verge of collapse, won numerous victories on the battlefield, and built the astonishing Aurelian Walls.

By Ainsley Brown • Jul 15, 2025

The Story Of Aurelian, The Roman Emperor Known As The ‘Restorer Of The World’

Amidst the Crisis of the Third Century, Emperor Aurelian helped reunite a fractured Rome on the verge of collapse, won numerous victories on the battlefield, and built the astonishing Aurelian Walls.

By Ainsley Brown • July 15, 2025

Archaeologists In China Discovered 300,000-Year-Old Wooden Tools Preserved In Clay

The artifacts were preserved in low-oxygen clay and are the oldest wooden tools ever found in East Asia.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 15, 2025

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Archaeologists In China Discovered 300,000-Year-Old Wooden Tools Preserved In Clay

The artifacts were preserved in low-oxygen clay and are the oldest wooden tools ever found in East Asia.

By Austin Harvey • July 15, 2025

The Horrifying Story Of The Gorgons, The Snake-Haired Monsters From Ancient Greek Legend

According to Greek myth, three monstrous sisters named Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale lived "beyond glorious Ocean in the frontier land towards Night" — and they could turn men to stone with a single look.

By Andrew Milne • Jul 14, 2025

The Horrifying Story Of The Gorgons, The Snake-Haired Monsters From Ancient Greek Legend

According to Greek myth, three monstrous sisters named Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale lived "beyond glorious Ocean in the frontier land towards Night" — and they could turn men to stone with a single look.

By Andrew Milne • July 14, 2025