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How The Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius Destroyed The Ancient Roman Cities Of Pompeii And Herculaneum

After centuries of being dormant, Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., blanketing Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other Roman settlements in volcanic ash.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 16, 2024

How The Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius Destroyed The Ancient Roman Cities Of Pompeii And Herculaneum

After centuries of being dormant, Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., blanketing Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other Roman settlements in volcanic ash.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 16, 2024

137 Giant “Jars Of The Dead” Found In The Remote Forests Of Laos

"Why these sites were chosen as the final resting place for the jars is still a mystery."

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 15, 2024

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137 Giant “Jars Of The Dead” Found In The Remote Forests Of Laos

"Why these sites were chosen as the final resting place for the jars is still a mystery."

By Natasha Ishak • September 15, 2024

Dirty Jokes In 2,000-Year-Old Bathroom Mosaics Discovered In Turkey

"I think this was really the most intimate piece of evidence that we have of the humanity who lived and breathed and worked and played here at our ancient city."

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 14, 2024

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Dirty Jokes In 2,000-Year-Old Bathroom Mosaics Discovered In Turkey

"I think this was really the most intimate piece of evidence that we have of the humanity who lived and breathed and worked and played here at our ancient city."

By Caroline Redmond • September 14, 2024

Archaeologists Uncover Silver Rings And The 7,600-Year-Old Remains Of Three Children In Türkiye

Recent excavations at Domuztepe Mound in southern Türkiye revealed children's remains, silver rings, and Neolithic storage silos, offering new insights into ancient Anatolian life and burial practices.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 13, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncover Silver Rings And The 7,600-Year-Old Remains Of Three Children In Türkiye

Recent excavations at Domuztepe Mound in southern Türkiye revealed children's remains, silver rings, and Neolithic storage silos, offering new insights into ancient Anatolian life and burial practices.

By Amber Morgan • September 13, 2024

1,300-Year-Old Arrow Recovered From An Ice Patch In Norway — And It’s Surprisingly Well-Preserved

Archaeologists from Secrets of the Ice noted that the arrow is an "exceptional" find, but also raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the glacier.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 12, 2024

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1,300-Year-Old Arrow Recovered From An Ice Patch In Norway — And It’s Surprisingly Well-Preserved

Archaeologists from Secrets of the Ice noted that the arrow is an "exceptional" find, but also raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the glacier.

By Austin Harvey • September 12, 2024

Archaeologists Excavating Remote Malaysian Caves Just Uncovered Crystals, Stone Tools, And 16 Burials Up To 16,000 Years Old

Archaeologists excavating caves in Malaysia's Nenggiri Valley ahead of upcoming dam construction uncovered more than 71,000 prehistoric artifacts, including human remains dating back to the Stone Age.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 12, 2024

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Archaeologists Excavating Remote Malaysian Caves Just Uncovered Crystals, Stone Tools, And 16 Burials Up To 16,000 Years Old

Archaeologists excavating caves in Malaysia's Nenggiri Valley ahead of upcoming dam construction uncovered more than 71,000 prehistoric artifacts, including human remains dating back to the Stone Age.

By Amber Morgan • September 12, 2024

‘Remarkable’ Pictish Ring Found By ‘Enthusiastic Amateur’ During Archaeological Dig In Scotland

John Ralph, a 68-year-old retiree, discovered the ring on the last day of the dig — and experts believe it's been buried in the soil for at least 1,000 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 10, 2024

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‘Remarkable’ Pictish Ring Found By ‘Enthusiastic Amateur’ During Archaeological Dig In Scotland

John Ralph, a 68-year-old retiree, discovered the ring on the last day of the dig — and experts believe it's been buried in the soil for at least 1,000 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 10, 2024

148 Tombs Spanning Thousands Of Years Discovered Underneath A Zoo In China

Spanning thousands of years, nearly 150 tombs were uncovered during recent excavations at a zoo in Guangdong Province.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 10, 2024

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148 Tombs Spanning Thousands Of Years Discovered Underneath A Zoo In China

Spanning thousands of years, nearly 150 tombs were uncovered during recent excavations at a zoo in Guangdong Province.

By Amber Morgan • September 10, 2024

Archaeologists In Egypt Just Uncovered A Military Barracks Complete With Intact Weapons That Dates Back 3,000 Years

This New Kingdom fort likely helped ancient Egypt defend itself from invasion by both Libyan tribes and the "Sea Peoples" in the era surrounding the reign of Ramses II.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 10, 2024

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Archaeologists In Egypt Just Uncovered A Military Barracks Complete With Intact Weapons That Dates Back 3,000 Years

This New Kingdom fort likely helped ancient Egypt defend itself from invasion by both Libyan tribes and the "Sea Peoples" in the era surrounding the reign of Ramses II.

By Austin Harvey • September 10, 2024

9 Of The Cruelest, Maddest, And Most Incompetent Emperors To Ever Rule Rome

From the bloodthirsty Caracalla to the gluttonous Vitellius, these nine men were among the worst emperors in Roman history.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 9, 2024

9 Of The Cruelest, Maddest, And Most Incompetent Emperors To Ever Rule Rome

From the bloodthirsty Caracalla to the gluttonous Vitellius, these nine men were among the worst emperors in Roman history.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 9, 2024