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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 • 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

A 1,600-Year-Old Amulet Depicting Solomon Spearing The Devil Was Discovered In Türkiye

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in Türkiye uncovered a 1,600-year-old pendant depicting Solomon riding on horseback and attacking the Devil alongside an inscription that reads, "Our Lord defeated evil."

By Amber Morgan • Nov 15, 2024

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A 1,600-Year-Old Amulet Depicting Solomon Spearing The Devil Was Discovered In Türkiye

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in Türkiye uncovered a 1,600-year-old pendant depicting Solomon riding on horseback and attacking the Devil alongside an inscription that reads, "Our Lord defeated evil."

By Amber Morgan • November 15, 2024

The Oldest Existing Stone Carving Of The Ten Commandments Is Set To Go To Auction

The 1,500-year-old artifact was found in 1913 in Israel, but it took decades for scholars to realize its significance.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 15, 2024

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The Oldest Existing Stone Carving Of The Ten Commandments Is Set To Go To Auction

The 1,500-year-old artifact was found in 1913 in Israel, but it took decades for scholars to realize its significance.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 15, 2024

The 3,900-Year-Old Tomb Of An Egyptian Priestess Was Just Found Hidden Behind A Stone Wall 45 Feet Underground

While exploring the tomb of the ancient regional governor Djefaihapi I in Asyut, archaeologists recently discovered the burial of his daughter Idi, a priestess of the goddess Hathor.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 14, 2024

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The 3,900-Year-Old Tomb Of An Egyptian Priestess Was Just Found Hidden Behind A Stone Wall 45 Feet Underground

While exploring the tomb of the ancient regional governor Djefaihapi I in Asyut, archaeologists recently discovered the burial of his daughter Idi, a priestess of the goddess Hathor.

By Amber Morgan • November 14, 2024

2,300-Year-Old Punic Tomb Uncovered Beneath A Hospital Parking Lot In Malta

While preparing for construction of a new hospital parking lot in Birkirkara, workers unearthed a remarkably well-preserved burial complex dating back to the Punic and early Roman eras that contains at least 14 burials.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 13, 2024

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2,300-Year-Old Punic Tomb Uncovered Beneath A Hospital Parking Lot In Malta

While preparing for construction of a new hospital parking lot in Birkirkara, workers unearthed a remarkably well-preserved burial complex dating back to the Punic and early Roman eras that contains at least 14 burials.

By Austin Harvey • November 13, 2024

The Oldest Known Depictions Of Fishing Were Just Discovered In Ice Age Engravings

The engravings from the Ice Age site of Gönnersdorf in Germany show fish in nets or traps, offering hints about how people fished thousands of years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 12, 2024

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The Oldest Known Depictions Of Fishing Were Just Discovered In Ice Age Engravings

The engravings from the Ice Age site of Gönnersdorf in Germany show fish in nets or traps, offering hints about how people fished thousands of years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 12, 2024

King Tut’s Iconic Burial Mask Wasn’t Actually Made For Him, Shocking New Research Suggests

Uncharacteristic earring holes on King Tut's burial mask prompted a re-examination, leading historians to find evidence that the legendary pharaoh's face had likely been grafted onto another ruler's funerary mask.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 11, 2024

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King Tut’s Iconic Burial Mask Wasn’t Actually Made For Him, Shocking New Research Suggests

Uncharacteristic earring holes on King Tut's burial mask prompted a re-examination, leading historians to find evidence that the legendary pharaoh's face had likely been grafted onto another ruler's funerary mask.

By Austin Harvey • November 11, 2024