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Biblical Mosaics Depicting The Story Of Elim And End Of Days Found In 1,600-Year-Old Synagogue

In the last decade, the Huqoq Excavation Project has found mosaics depicting Noah's Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, and more in a 5th century synagogue.

By Marco Margaritoff Sep 4, 2024
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Biblical Mosaics Depicting The Story Of Elim And End Of Days Found In 1,600-Year-Old Synagogue

In the last decade, the Huqoq Excavation Project has found mosaics depicting Noah's Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, and more in a 5th century synagogue.

By Marco Margaritoff September 4, 2024

Submerged Bridge In A Mallorcan Cave Reveals Humans Settled On The Island At Least 6,000 Years Ago

New analysis of a submerged limestone bridge found in Genovesa Cave on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca suggests that humans settled on the island thousands of years before experts previously believed.

By Amber Morgan Sep 3, 2024
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Submerged Bridge In A Mallorcan Cave Reveals Humans Settled On The Island At Least 6,000 Years Ago

New analysis of a submerged limestone bridge found in Genovesa Cave on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca suggests that humans settled on the island thousands of years before experts previously believed.

By Amber Morgan September 3, 2024

Roman Military Camp Discovered In The Swiss Alps At 7,200 Feet

Dating back 2,000 years, this encampment was presumably used by the Roman Legions during a battle at nearby Crap Ses Gorge in 15 B.C.E. amid Emperor Augustus' conquest of the Alps.

By Austin Harvey Sep 3, 2024
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Roman Military Camp Discovered In The Swiss Alps At 7,200 Feet

Dating back 2,000 years, this encampment was presumably used by the Roman Legions during a battle at nearby Crap Ses Gorge in 15 B.C.E. amid Emperor Augustus' conquest of the Alps.

By Austin Harvey September 3, 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

A 12-Year-Old 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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A 12-Year-Old 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

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
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