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Where Was Jesus Born? Inside The Lingering Mysteries Of The Nativity

The Bible states that Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, but religious scholars continue to debate the Christian Messiah's exact birthplace, with other candidates including Nazareth and Jerusalem.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 5, 2024

Where Was Jesus Born? Inside The Lingering Mysteries Of The Nativity

The Bible states that Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, but religious scholars continue to debate the Christian Messiah's exact birthplace, with other candidates including Nazareth and Jerusalem.

By Kaleena Fraga December 5, 2024

When Did Woolly Mammoths Go Extinct? Inside The Story Of The Prehistoric Creatures’ Demise

Around 10,000 years ago, most woolly mammoths vanished from the Earth — but a small herd survived on Wrangel Island off the coast of Siberia until 1650 B.C.E.

By Erin Kelly Dec 5, 2024

When Did Woolly Mammoths Go Extinct? Inside The Story Of The Prehistoric Creatures’ Demise

Around 10,000 years ago, most woolly mammoths vanished from the Earth — but a small herd survived on Wrangel Island off the coast of Siberia until 1650 B.C.E.

By Erin Kelly December 5, 2024

5,000-Year-Old Structures Discovered In Iraq Provide Evidence Of The First-Known Government Collapse In History

Ruins of the 4th-millennium B.C.E settlement at Shakhi Kora in Iraq have revealed the rise of centralized government — and then its sudden and apparently deliberate dismantling.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 5, 2024
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5,000-Year-Old Structures Discovered In Iraq Provide Evidence Of The First-Known Government Collapse In History

Ruins of the 4th-millennium B.C.E settlement at Shakhi Kora in Iraq have revealed the rise of centralized government — and then its sudden and apparently deliberate dismantling.

By Kaleena Fraga December 5, 2024

Archaeologists In Corsica Unearth An Ancient Roman Tile Workshop Dating Back 1,900 Years

While preparing for a real estate development on the eastern coast of Corsica, workers recently happened upon the remains of a Roman tile workshop perched on a hill overlooking the Étang de Diane lagoon.

By Austin Harvey Dec 4, 2024
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Archaeologists In Corsica Unearth An Ancient Roman Tile Workshop Dating Back 1,900 Years

While preparing for a real estate development on the eastern coast of Corsica, workers recently happened upon the remains of a Roman tile workshop perched on a hill overlooking the Étang de Diane lagoon.

By Austin Harvey December 4, 2024

A Metal Detectorist In Denmark Has Uncovered A 2,500-Year-Old Sword That Was Bent During A Sacrificial Ritual

A first-time metal detectorist found a cache of objects dating back to 500 B.C.E. in a bog near Veksø, including a sword, several rings, and two axes.

By Austin Harvey Dec 2, 2024
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A Metal Detectorist In Denmark Has Uncovered A 2,500-Year-Old Sword That Was Bent During A Sacrificial Ritual

A first-time metal detectorist found a cache of objects dating back to 500 B.C.E. in a bog near Veksø, including a sword, several rings, and two axes.

By Austin Harvey December 2, 2024

12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired

From Apollo to Zeus, the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses are the most powerful deities in the pantheon of ancient Greek mythology and religion.

By Austin Harvey Nov 30, 2024

12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired

From Apollo to Zeus, the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses are the most powerful deities in the pantheon of ancient Greek mythology and religion.

By Austin Harvey November 30, 2024

Archaeologists Have Uncovered History’s Oldest Known Alphabetic Writing On Cylinders Found In A 4,400-Year-Old Syrian Tomb

During a 16-year archaeological excavation at Tell Umm-el Marra, researchers from Johns Hopkins University uncovered four clay cylinders featuring what appears to be the first alphabetic writing in history.

By Austin Harvey Nov 26, 2024
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Archaeologists Have Uncovered History’s Oldest Known Alphabetic Writing On Cylinders Found In A 4,400-Year-Old Syrian Tomb

During a 16-year archaeological excavation at Tell Umm-el Marra, researchers from Johns Hopkins University uncovered four clay cylinders featuring what appears to be the first alphabetic writing in history.

By Austin Harvey November 26, 2024
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