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Paleontologists Discover A New Species Of Dinosaur That May Have Been One Of The ‘Last Giants’ Of Europe

Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra lived 73 million years ago, grew to be 65 feet long, and weighed more than 15 tons.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 5, 2024

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Paleontologists Discover A New Species Of Dinosaur That May Have Been One Of The ‘Last Giants’ Of Europe

Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra lived 73 million years ago, grew to be 65 feet long, and weighed more than 15 tons.

By Austin Harvey • September 5, 2024

Ancient Greek Snake Altar Made To Appease The Gods Of The Dead Found In Türkiye

The altar was found in the ancient Graeco-Roman city of Patara and is shedding invaluable light on the ancient Greek religious practices of its time.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 5, 2024

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Ancient Greek Snake Altar Made To Appease The Gods Of The Dead Found In Türkiye

The altar was found in the ancient Graeco-Roman city of Patara and is shedding invaluable light on the ancient Greek religious practices of its time.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 5, 2024

Archeologists Discover Incredible Artwork Inside 4,300-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb

The tomb belonged to Khuwy, a nobleman whom archeologists believe may have been related to the ruling pharaoh, Djedkare Isesi.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 5, 2024

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Archeologists Discover Incredible Artwork Inside 4,300-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb

The tomb belonged to Khuwy, a nobleman whom archeologists believe may have been related to the ruling pharaoh, Djedkare Isesi.

By Natasha Ishak • September 5, 2024

A 1,700-Year-Old Alemannic Tomb Containing Grave Goods Including An Intact Comb Has Been Unearthed In Germany

Workers preparing to build a housing complex in the town of Gerstetten happened upon a tomb from the 4th century C.E. that was filled with artifacts including ceramics, glass vessels, and a comb with its handle and teeth intact.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 4, 2024

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A 1,700-Year-Old Alemannic Tomb Containing Grave Goods Including An Intact Comb Has Been Unearthed In Germany

Workers preparing to build a housing complex in the town of Gerstetten happened upon a tomb from the 4th century C.E. that was filled with artifacts including ceramics, glass vessels, and a comb with its handle and teeth intact.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 4, 2024

Who Were The Picts, The Mysterious People Of Ancient Scotland?

Tattooed in blue dye from head to toe, the Picts were an ancient people who once inhabited Scotland and turned back the Roman Empire.

By Mark Oliver • Sep 4, 2024

Who Were The Picts, The Mysterious People Of Ancient Scotland?

Tattooed in blue dye from head to toe, the Picts were an ancient people who once inhabited Scotland and turned back the Roman Empire.

By Mark Oliver • September 4, 2024

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

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