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4,600-Year-Old Complex On A Tiny Greek Island Is Changing Our Understanding Of Ancient Greece

The shining white marble-based structures were designed to glisten in the sun and potentially symbolize ancient creation myths for those within viewing distance. The summit was a sacred site of religious offerings.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 19, 2025

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4,600-Year-Old Complex On A Tiny Greek Island Is Changing Our Understanding Of Ancient Greece

The shining white marble-based structures were designed to glisten in the sun and potentially symbolize ancient creation myths for those within viewing distance. The summit was a sacred site of religious offerings.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 19, 2025

The Chilling Story Of Xolotl, The Aztec God Who Helped Create Humanity — And Then Tried To Cheat Death

One version of the Aztec creation myth tells how Xolotl, the dog-headed god of lightning and fire, slayed his fellow deities and then transformed himself into a salamander in an attempt to hide from death.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 17, 2025

The Chilling Story Of Xolotl, The Aztec God Who Helped Create Humanity — And Then Tried To Cheat Death

One version of the Aztec creation myth tells how Xolotl, the dog-headed god of lightning and fire, slayed his fellow deities and then transformed himself into a salamander in an attempt to hide from death.

By Austin Harvey • January 17, 2025

Pipeline Work In Italy Reveals Footprints From People Fleeing A Vesuvius Eruption During The Bronze Age

These footprints were made more than 1,000 years before Mount Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 C.E.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 17, 2025

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Pipeline Work In Italy Reveals Footprints From People Fleeing A Vesuvius Eruption During The Bronze Age

These footprints were made more than 1,000 years before Mount Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 C.E.

By Amber Morgan • January 17, 2025

This Ancient Octagon-Shaped Tomb Uncovers The Cruel History Of Mongol-Ruled China

The walls depict lessons about the importance of respecting one's elders but do so through some grim means.

By Bernadette Deron • Jan 17, 2025

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This Ancient Octagon-Shaped Tomb Uncovers The Cruel History Of Mongol-Ruled China

The walls depict lessons about the importance of respecting one's elders but do so through some grim means.

By Bernadette Deron • January 17, 2025

Inside The Filthy History Of Foricae, The Public Toilets Of Ancient Rome

From communal wiping sponges to vermin-infested sewers, learning about ancient Roman bathrooms will make you glad that you live in modern times.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 16, 2025

Inside The Filthy History Of Foricae, The Public Toilets Of Ancient Rome

From communal wiping sponges to vermin-infested sewers, learning about ancient Roman bathrooms will make you glad that you live in modern times.

By Amber Morgan • January 16, 2025

Perfectly Preserved 40,000-Year-Old Wolf Head Found In Siberian Permafrost

"This is a unique discovery of the first ever remains of a fully grown Pleistocene wolf with its tissue preserved."

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 16, 2025

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Perfectly Preserved 40,000-Year-Old Wolf Head Found In Siberian Permafrost

"This is a unique discovery of the first ever remains of a fully grown Pleistocene wolf with its tissue preserved."

By Natasha Ishak • January 16, 2025

Ancient ‘Curse Tablets’ Inscribed With Calls To The Roman God Of War Discovered In French Necropolis

A 2,000-year-old necropolis found beneath a former hospital in Orléans, France, held more than 60 graves and 21 "curse tablets," including one written in the extinct Celtic language of Gaulish.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 15, 2025

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Ancient ‘Curse Tablets’ Inscribed With Calls To The Roman God Of War Discovered In French Necropolis

A 2,000-year-old necropolis found beneath a former hospital in Orléans, France, held more than 60 graves and 21 "curse tablets," including one written in the extinct Celtic language of Gaulish.

By Amber Morgan • January 15, 2025

Is The Shroud Of Turin Really The Burial Garment Of Jesus Christ?

Stored in Turin, Italy since 1578, the Shroud of Turin seemingly bears the image of a crucified man — who some believe was Jesus of Nazareth.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 14, 2025

Is The Shroud Of Turin Really The Burial Garment Of Jesus Christ?

Stored in Turin, Italy since 1578, the Shroud of Turin seemingly bears the image of a crucified man — who some believe was Jesus of Nazareth.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 14, 2025

1,500-Year-Old Mosaic Featuring A Biblical Blessing Unearthed At The Remains Of A Byzantine Monastery

The Biblical verse, from Deuteronomy 28:6, reads: "Blessed are you when you come in, and blessed are you when you go out."

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 14, 2025

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1,500-Year-Old Mosaic Featuring A Biblical Blessing Unearthed At The Remains Of A Byzantine Monastery

The Biblical verse, from Deuteronomy 28:6, reads: "Blessed are you when you come in, and blessed are you when you go out."

By Kaleena Fraga • January 14, 2025

Inside The Tumultuous Life And Mysterious Death Of Cleopatra Selene II

The only daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Cleopatra Selene II was taken prisoner by the Romans after her parents' suicides — but her story didn't end there.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 13, 2025

Inside The Tumultuous Life And Mysterious Death Of Cleopatra Selene II

The only daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Cleopatra Selene II was taken prisoner by the Romans after her parents' suicides — but her story didn't end there.

By Amber Morgan • January 13, 2025