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Archaeologists Excavating A Roman Amphitheater In Türkiye Just Uncovered An Ancient Ticket Made Of Clay

The terracotta ticket measures about an inch in diameter and is even engraved with a row number.

By Amber Morgan • Dec 2, 2024

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Archaeologists Excavating A Roman Amphitheater In Türkiye Just Uncovered An Ancient Ticket Made Of Clay

The terracotta ticket measures about an inch in diameter and is even engraved with a row number.

By Amber Morgan • December 2, 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

Ancient Mayan Monument Larger Than The Great Pyramid Discovered Hiding In Plain Sight

The hidden complex outside of Tabasco, Mexico, was discovered using laser-based technology.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 2, 2024

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Ancient Mayan Monument Larger Than The Great Pyramid Discovered Hiding In Plain Sight

The hidden complex outside of Tabasco, Mexico, was discovered using laser-based technology.

By Marco Margaritoff • 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

Archaeologists Discover 4,000-Year-Old Canals Used To Catch Fish By Pre-Maya Peoples In Belize

Researchers have long theorized that agriculture was the main stepping stone toward civilization in ancient Mesoamerica — but this recent discovery in Belize might rewrite that history.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 25, 2024

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Archaeologists Discover 4,000-Year-Old Canals Used To Catch Fish By Pre-Maya Peoples In Belize

Researchers have long theorized that agriculture was the main stepping stone toward civilization in ancient Mesoamerica — but this recent discovery in Belize might rewrite that history.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 25, 2024

Babies In Ancient Ecuador Were Buried With Helmets Made From Skulls — Of Other Children

"I do wonder if it has something to do with rebirth, and if these children could have been important symbols of that."

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 22, 2024

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Babies In Ancient Ecuador Were Buried With Helmets Made From Skulls — Of Other Children

"I do wonder if it has something to do with rebirth, and if these children could have been important symbols of that."

By Marco Margaritoff • November 22, 2024

2,000-Year-Old Fig Found North Of Dublin Expands Experts’ Understanding Of Ancient Trade Between Rome And Ireland

Though the Roman Empire did not extend into Ireland, this charred fig provides a clear sign that Roman culture and trade did make their way to the Emerald Isle.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 21, 2024

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2,000-Year-Old Fig Found North Of Dublin Expands Experts’ Understanding Of Ancient Trade Between Rome And Ireland

Though the Roman Empire did not extend into Ireland, this charred fig provides a clear sign that Roman culture and trade did make their way to the Emerald Isle.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 21, 2024

The Fascinating History Of Olmec Heads, Mexico’s Colossal Stone Sculptures

While researchers believe the Olmec civilization created the Olmec heads some 3,400 years ago to depict Mesoamerican rulers, their exact meaning remains a mystery.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 20, 2024

The Fascinating History Of Olmec Heads, Mexico’s Colossal Stone Sculptures

While researchers believe the Olmec civilization created the Olmec heads some 3,400 years ago to depict Mesoamerican rulers, their exact meaning remains a mystery.

By Amber Morgan • November 20, 2024

2,000-Year-Old Roman Knife Handle Depicting A Gladiator Unearthed In Perfect Condition Near Hadrian’s Wall

Archaeologists excavating in northern England discovered a rare knife handle depicting a gladiator, revealing the reach of Roman celebrity culture across the empire.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 20, 2024

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2,000-Year-Old Roman Knife Handle Depicting A Gladiator Unearthed In Perfect Condition Near Hadrian’s Wall

Archaeologists excavating in northern England discovered a rare knife handle depicting a gladiator, revealing the reach of Roman celebrity culture across the empire.

By Amber Morgan • November 20, 2024