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Who Are The Anunnaki? The Real History Of These Sumerian Gods

A group of ancient Mesopotamian gods, the Anunnaki are also sometimes theorized to be a race of prehistoric aliens who came from the planet Nibiru.

By William DeLong • Sep 1, 2024

Who Are The Anunnaki? The Real History Of These Sumerian Gods

A group of ancient Mesopotamian gods, the Anunnaki are also sometimes theorized to be a race of prehistoric aliens who came from the planet Nibiru.

By William DeLong • September 1, 2024

Cú Chulainn, The Mythic Irish Warrior Who Defended Ulster

A demigod and warrior from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, Cú Chulainn slayed the hound of Culann, trained with Scáthach, and held off the armies of Queen Medb.

By Hannah McKennett • Sep 1, 2024

Cú Chulainn, The Mythic Irish Warrior Who Defended Ulster

A demigod and warrior from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, Cú Chulainn slayed the hound of Culann, trained with Scáthach, and held off the armies of Queen Medb.

By Hannah McKennett • September 1, 2024

12-Year-Old Boy Out Walking His Dog In England Finds An Ancient Roman Bracelet Made Of Gold

Found by Rowan Brannan in the village of Pagham, the bracelet likely dates back to the first century C.E. and probably belonged to a Roman soldier.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 30, 2024

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12-Year-Old Boy Out Walking His Dog In England Finds An Ancient Roman Bracelet Made Of Gold

Found by Rowan Brannan in the village of Pagham, the bracelet likely dates back to the first century C.E. and probably belonged to a Roman soldier.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 30, 2024

Roman-Era Warship Preserved Underground For 1,300 Years Found In Serbian Mine

While the three ships were remarkably well-preserved, the largest was badly damaged by mining equipment.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 30, 2024

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Roman-Era Warship Preserved Underground For 1,300 Years Found In Serbian Mine

While the three ships were remarkably well-preserved, the largest was badly damaged by mining equipment.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 30, 2024

According to Paleontologists, This Was The Most Dangerous Place In Earth’s History

Welcome to a land before time where experts say "a human time-traveler would not last very long."

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 29, 2024

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According to Paleontologists, This Was The Most Dangerous Place In Earth’s History

Welcome to a land before time where experts say "a human time-traveler would not last very long."

By Marco Margaritoff • August 29, 2024

Inside The Rise And Fall Of The Library Of Alexandria, The Intellectual Center Of The Ancient World

Legend says that Julius Caesar accidentally burned the Library of Alexandria in 48 B.C.E., but historians think the institute slowly declined over centuries.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 28, 2024

Inside The Rise And Fall Of The Library Of Alexandria, The Intellectual Center Of The Ancient World

Legend says that Julius Caesar accidentally burned the Library of Alexandria in 48 B.C.E., but historians think the institute slowly declined over centuries.

By Amber Morgan • August 28, 2024

A New Study May Change Everything Experts Thought They Knew About One Of History’s Oldest Board Games

The ancient board game known as "Hounds and Jackals" or the "Game of 58 Holes" was long thought to have originated in Egypt, but game boards found in Azerbaijan suggest that may not be the case.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 28, 2024

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A New Study May Change Everything Experts Thought They Knew About One Of History’s Oldest Board Games

The ancient board game known as "Hounds and Jackals" or the "Game of 58 Holes" was long thought to have originated in Egypt, but game boards found in Azerbaijan suggest that may not be the case.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 28, 2024

Archaeologists Unearth An Observatory Where Ancient Egyptians Once Studied The Sun And The Stars

The observatory dates back to the sixth century B.C.E. and "confirms the ingenuity and skill of the ancient Egyptians in astronomy since ancient times."

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 27, 2024

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Archaeologists Unearth An Observatory Where Ancient Egyptians Once Studied The Sun And The Stars

The observatory dates back to the sixth century B.C.E. and "confirms the ingenuity and skill of the ancient Egyptians in astronomy since ancient times."

By Kaleena Fraga • August 27, 2024

An Ancient Roman Battering Ram Used During A Naval Battle In The Punic Wars Was Just Found Near Sicily

This Roman rostrum was used 2,300 years ago during the Battle of the Aegates Islands, fought against the forces of Carthage.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 26, 2024

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An Ancient Roman Battering Ram Used During A Naval Battle In The Punic Wars Was Just Found Near Sicily

This Roman rostrum was used 2,300 years ago during the Battle of the Aegates Islands, fought against the forces of Carthage.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 26, 2024

Archaeologists Uncover ‘Ghost Population’ Of Previously-Unknown Human Ancestor

A surprising new discovery of ancient human remains in Africa — with remarkably well-preserved DNA — is redrawing the map of human populations in new and exciting ways.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 26, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncover ‘Ghost Population’ Of Previously-Unknown Human Ancestor

A surprising new discovery of ancient human remains in Africa — with remarkably well-preserved DNA — is redrawing the map of human populations in new and exciting ways.

By All That's Interesting • August 26, 2024