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The Short Life And Tragic Death Of Antinous, The Gay Lover Of Roman Emperor Hadrian

Antinous was just 19 years old when he drowned in the Nile under suspicious circumstances, and his untimely demise led to him being widely worshipped as a god.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 12, 2025

The Short Life And Tragic Death Of Antinous, The Gay Lover Of Roman Emperor Hadrian

Antinous was just 19 years old when he drowned in the Nile under suspicious circumstances, and his untimely demise led to him being widely worshipped as a god.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 12, 2025

The Fascinating Stories Of The Sumerian Gods Who Made Up The Ancient Mesopotamian Pantheon

There were thousands of Sumerian gods worshipped in the cradle of civilization, from the powerful Lord of the Heavens, An, to the terrifying goddess Ereshkigal, who ruled over the Netherworld.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jun 12, 2025

The Fascinating Stories Of The Sumerian Gods Who Made Up The Ancient Mesopotamian Pantheon

There were thousands of Sumerian gods worshipped in the cradle of civilization, from the powerful Lord of the Heavens, An, to the terrifying goddess Ereshkigal, who ruled over the Netherworld.

By Genevieve Carlton • June 12, 2025

Amateur Archaeologists Just Happened Upon A 4,500-Year-Old Flint Blade In Northern Germany

While searching a construction area in Altenberge, hobbyists found a rare blade from the Bronze Age that remains surprisingly intact, with no significant pieces missing.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 12, 2025

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Amateur Archaeologists Just Happened Upon A 4,500-Year-Old Flint Blade In Northern Germany

While searching a construction area in Altenberge, hobbyists found a rare blade from the Bronze Age that remains surprisingly intact, with no significant pieces missing.

By Austin Harvey • June 12, 2025

Two New Ancient Species Of Cockroach Found Trapped In Amber In Myanmar Cave

These 99 million-year-old discoveries represent "the only known dinosaur age cave survivors."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 12, 2025

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Two New Ancient Species Of Cockroach Found Trapped In Amber In Myanmar Cave

These 99 million-year-old discoveries represent "the only known dinosaur age cave survivors."

By Marco Margaritoff • June 12, 2025

‘An Absolute Rarity’: Stunning Roman Mosaic Of Swimming Dolphins Uncovered In Austria

The dolphin mosaic likely dates to the second century C.E. and was part of a villa owned by a wealthy Roman family.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 11, 2025

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‘An Absolute Rarity’: Stunning Roman Mosaic Of Swimming Dolphins Uncovered In Austria

The dolphin mosaic likely dates to the second century C.E. and was part of a villa owned by a wealthy Roman family.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 11, 2025

Scientists Reveal What Our Denisovan Ancestors Looked Like 75,000 Years Ago

When scientists first discovered these remains of a teenage girl in 2010, they knew that the history of early humans was about to be rewritten. Now we know what the face of a Denisovan actually looked like.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 11, 2025

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Scientists Reveal What Our Denisovan Ancestors Looked Like 75,000 Years Ago

When scientists first discovered these remains of a teenage girl in 2010, they knew that the history of early humans was about to be rewritten. Now we know what the face of a Denisovan actually looked like.

By Natasha Ishak • June 11, 2025

Shocking New Theory Claims That Prehistoric Humans Didn’t Learn To Control Fire For Cooking — But For Another Reason Instead

After studying animal bones found at sites in Israel, Spain, and Africa that hold some of the earliest evidence of fire, scientists from Tel Aviv University concluded that our ancestors first used fire to preserve meat and ward off scavengers.

By Ainsley Brown • Jun 10, 2025

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Shocking New Theory Claims That Prehistoric Humans Didn’t Learn To Control Fire For Cooking — But For Another Reason Instead

After studying animal bones found at sites in Israel, Spain, and Africa that hold some of the earliest evidence of fire, scientists from Tel Aviv University concluded that our ancestors first used fire to preserve meat and ward off scavengers.

By Ainsley Brown • June 10, 2025

Inside The Battle Of Thermopylae And The Bravery Of The Vastly Outnumbered Greeks

In 480 B.C.E., King Leonidas of Sparta led 7,000 Greek troops against as many as 300,000 Persian soldiers at the Battle of Thermopylae — and the Greeks may have won if they hadn't been betrayed.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 9, 2025

Inside The Battle Of Thermopylae And The Bravery Of The Vastly Outnumbered Greeks

In 480 B.C.E., King Leonidas of Sparta led 7,000 Greek troops against as many as 300,000 Persian soldiers at the Battle of Thermopylae — and the Greeks may have won if they hadn't been betrayed.

By Austin Harvey • June 9, 2025

Roman Sarcophagus Depicting A Drinking Contest Between Hercules And Dionysus Unearthed In Israel

While depictions of Dionysus competing in drinking contests frequently appear in Roman art, this is the first time a sarcophagus featuring such a scene has been found in Israel.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 9, 2025

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Roman Sarcophagus Depicting A Drinking Contest Between Hercules And Dionysus Unearthed In Israel

While depictions of Dionysus competing in drinking contests frequently appear in Roman art, this is the first time a sarcophagus featuring such a scene has been found in Israel.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 9, 2025

Archaeologists In France Just Found A Massive, Luxurious Roman Villa Complete With Thermal Baths And Heated Floors

Spanning a whopping 43,000 square feet, roughly the size of eight basketball courts, this massive villa stood in what was then the city of Autisiodorum between approximately the first and fourth centuries C.E.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 9, 2025

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Archaeologists In France Just Found A Massive, Luxurious Roman Villa Complete With Thermal Baths And Heated Floors

Spanning a whopping 43,000 square feet, roughly the size of eight basketball courts, this massive villa stood in what was then the city of Autisiodorum between approximately the first and fourth centuries C.E.

By Austin Harvey • June 9, 2025