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Researchers May Have Recreated Cleopatra’s Perfume Thanks To 2,000-Year-Old Residue

Cleopatra's perfume was so legendary that Marc Antony could supposedly smell the queen from miles away before her ships even arrived on the shores of his kingdom.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 27, 2024

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Researchers May Have Recreated Cleopatra’s Perfume Thanks To 2,000-Year-Old Residue

Cleopatra's perfume was so legendary that Marc Antony could supposedly smell the queen from miles away before her ships even arrived on the shores of his kingdom.

By Natasha Ishak • July 27, 2024

Scientists Just Discovered An Extinct Pygmy Woolly Mammoth On An Siberian Island

Scientists believe this is an entirely new species of mammoth that until now hasn't been proven to exist.

By Bernadette Deron • Jul 27, 2024

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Scientists Just Discovered An Extinct Pygmy Woolly Mammoth On An Siberian Island

Scientists believe this is an entirely new species of mammoth that until now hasn't been proven to exist.

By Bernadette Deron • July 27, 2024

New Study Finds That So Many Egyptian Statues Have Broken Noses Because Of Intentional Defacement

The long-held belief that even the giant sphinxes had lost their noses due to wear and tear isn't actually accurate, but rather these statues were intentionally vandalized in an effort to reduce their symbolic powers.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 27, 2024

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New Study Finds That So Many Egyptian Statues Have Broken Noses Because Of Intentional Defacement

The long-held belief that even the giant sphinxes had lost their noses due to wear and tear isn't actually accurate, but rather these statues were intentionally vandalized in an effort to reduce their symbolic powers.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 27, 2024

The Venus De Milo: Inside The Surprising Story Behind The Iconic Armless Sculpture

From its accidental discovery on a Greek island in 1820 to its missing parts to its relocation from the Louvre during World War II, the Venus de Milo has had a dramatic history.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 26, 2024

The Venus De Milo: Inside The Surprising Story Behind The Iconic Armless Sculpture

From its accidental discovery on a Greek island in 1820 to its missing parts to its relocation from the Louvre during World War II, the Venus de Milo has had a dramatic history.

By Amber Morgan • July 26, 2024

New Study Suggests The First Egyptian Pyramid Was Built Using A Hydraulic Lift

Research suggests that ancient Egyptians may have built the Pyramid of Djoser using a hydraulic lift that raised stone blocks up through the center of the structure.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 26, 2024

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New Study Suggests The First Egyptian Pyramid Was Built Using A Hydraulic Lift

Research suggests that ancient Egyptians may have built the Pyramid of Djoser using a hydraulic lift that raised stone blocks up through the center of the structure.

By Austin Harvey • July 26, 2024

A Vacationer Just Stumbled Upon An Ancient Roman Sarcophagus Inexplicably Sitting On A Bulgarian Beach

Experts believe that this sarcophagus discovered on a beach along the Black Sea in Varna likely dates back to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 26, 2024

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A Vacationer Just Stumbled Upon An Ancient Roman Sarcophagus Inexplicably Sitting On A Bulgarian Beach

Experts believe that this sarcophagus discovered on a beach along the Black Sea in Varna likely dates back to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E.

By Amber Morgan • July 26, 2024

The Stone Of Scone, The Mysterious Scottish Relic Behind Centuries Of Royal Coronations

The Stone of Scone has played a role in the coronation of every English royal since 1308, but Celtic legend claims its story goes all the way back to Biblical times.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 25, 2024

The Stone Of Scone, The Mysterious Scottish Relic Behind Centuries Of Royal Coronations

The Stone of Scone has played a role in the coronation of every English royal since 1308, but Celtic legend claims its story goes all the way back to Biblical times.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 25, 2024

Stunningly Well Preserved Bronze Age Ax Discovered Just Off The Coast Of Norway

The Bronze Age ax is the first metal object from prehistory ever found in the Norwegian sea.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 24, 2024

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Stunningly Well Preserved Bronze Age Ax Discovered Just Off The Coast Of Norway

The Bronze Age ax is the first metal object from prehistory ever found in the Norwegian sea.

By Austin Harvey • July 24, 2024

Archaeologists Just Found A 2,000-Year-Old Corpse And Grave Goods Inside Italy’s ‘Tomb Of Cerberus’

The sarcophagus contains a corpse covered in a shroud as well as vessels that once held perfumed oil and tools ancient Romans used for bathing.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 24, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Found A 2,000-Year-Old Corpse And Grave Goods Inside Italy’s ‘Tomb Of Cerberus’

The sarcophagus contains a corpse covered in a shroud as well as vessels that once held perfumed oil and tools ancient Romans used for bathing.

By Amber Morgan • July 24, 2024

Archaeologists In Rome May Have Just Found The Historic Medieval Palace Where The Popes Lived Before The Vatican

While excavating in the square outside the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, researchers found a sprawling site with defensive fortifications that likely represents the remains of the historic complex known as the Patriarchio.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 24, 2024

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Archaeologists In Rome May Have Just Found The Historic Medieval Palace Where The Popes Lived Before The Vatican

While excavating in the square outside the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, researchers found a sprawling site with defensive fortifications that likely represents the remains of the historic complex known as the Patriarchio.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 24, 2024

Archaeologists Uncover A Silver Amulet Containing The Earliest Mention Of Christ In Bulgaria

The silver sheet bears inscriptions referencing the archangels Gabriel and Michael, as well as a reference to the "Guardian," Christ.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 23, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncover A Silver Amulet Containing The Earliest Mention Of Christ In Bulgaria

The silver sheet bears inscriptions referencing the archangels Gabriel and Michael, as well as a reference to the "Guardian," Christ.

By Austin Harvey • July 23, 2024

Archaeologists In Turkey Uncover 4,000-Year-Old Tablets Detailing A Cheese Eaten By Ancient Travelers

Ancient tablets discovered in Kültepe Kanis-Karum, an archaeological site in Kayseri, Türkiye, revealed fascinating information about life in Anatolia 4,000 years ago.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 22, 2024

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Archaeologists In Turkey Uncover 4,000-Year-Old Tablets Detailing A Cheese Eaten By Ancient Travelers

Ancient tablets discovered in Kültepe Kanis-Karum, an archaeological site in Kayseri, Türkiye, revealed fascinating information about life in Anatolia 4,000 years ago.

By Amber Morgan • July 22, 2024