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See The Preserved Bodies Of Pompeii’s Victims, Trapped In Their Agonizing Final Moments

When Mt. Vesuvius erupted near Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 C.E., the volcanic ash left the bodies of the victims frozen in time.

By Gina Dimuro • Jul 21, 2024

See The Preserved Bodies Of Pompeii’s Victims, Trapped In Their Agonizing Final Moments

When Mt. Vesuvius erupted near Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 C.E., the volcanic ash left the bodies of the victims frozen in time.

By Gina Dimuro • July 21, 2024

Archaeologists Find 1,700-Year-Old Ancient Roman Eggs — And Accidentally Crack A Few Open

Of the four eggs, one was already broken upon discovery and two cracked during the retrieval process. The one egg that remains intact is now being prepared for public viewing.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 20, 2024

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Archaeologists Find 1,700-Year-Old Ancient Roman Eggs — And Accidentally Crack A Few Open

Of the four eggs, one was already broken upon discovery and two cracked during the retrieval process. The one egg that remains intact is now being prepared for public viewing.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 20, 2024

Rock Carvings Of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Found Underwater Near Aswan

The carvings depicting pharaohs like Amenhotep III and Thutmose IV were submerged during construction of the Aswan Dam in the 1960s.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 19, 2024

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Rock Carvings Of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Found Underwater Near Aswan

The carvings depicting pharaohs like Amenhotep III and Thutmose IV were submerged during construction of the Aswan Dam in the 1960s.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 19, 2024

How Old Are The Pyramids? The Surprising Truth About When Egypt’s Ancient Marvels Were Built

When the Egyptian pyramids were built, woolly mammoths still walked the Earth, and iconic structures like the Great Wall of China and the Roman Colosseum were thousands of years away from being constructed.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 18, 2024

How Old Are The Pyramids? The Surprising Truth About When Egypt’s Ancient Marvels Were Built

When the Egyptian pyramids were built, woolly mammoths still walked the Earth, and iconic structures like the Great Wall of China and the Roman Colosseum were thousands of years away from being constructed.

By Austin Harvey • July 18, 2024

Teen Stumbles Upon 1,800-Year-Old Ring Featuring The Goddess Minerva While Hiking In Israel

Yair Whiteson, 13, happened upon the ring while hiking with his father on Mount Carmel in Israel.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 17, 2024

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Teen Stumbles Upon 1,800-Year-Old Ring Featuring The Goddess Minerva While Hiking In Israel

Yair Whiteson, 13, happened upon the ring while hiking with his father on Mount Carmel in Israel.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 17, 2024

Stunning Marble Floor Of Sunken Roman Villa Restored Off The Coast Of Southern Italy

Near the submerged city of Baiae, archaeologists found a stunning opus sectile floor that had been built in the last days of the Roman Empire.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 17, 2024

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Stunning Marble Floor Of Sunken Roman Villa Restored Off The Coast Of Southern Italy

Near the submerged city of Baiae, archaeologists found a stunning opus sectile floor that had been built in the last days of the Roman Empire.

By Austin Harvey • July 17, 2024

4,000-Year-Old Fabric Found In Israel’s Cave Of Skulls Is The Oldest Ever Made With Insect Dye

Found in Israel's Cave of Skulls in the Judean Desert, the ancient textile dates back to the Middle Bronze Age.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 16, 2024

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4,000-Year-Old Fabric Found In Israel’s Cave Of Skulls Is The Oldest Ever Made With Insect Dye

Found in Israel's Cave of Skulls in the Judean Desert, the ancient textile dates back to the Middle Bronze Age.

By Austin Harvey • July 16, 2024

Irish Museum Receives Anonymous Package Containing Two Bronze Age Ax Heads

Museum officials are trying to track down the person who sent the ancient ax heads, which date to between 2150 and 2000 B.C.E.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 16, 2024

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Irish Museum Receives Anonymous Package Containing Two Bronze Age Ax Heads

Museum officials are trying to track down the person who sent the ancient ax heads, which date to between 2150 and 2000 B.C.E.

By Amber Morgan • July 16, 2024

Archaeologists Excavating A Maya Ball Court Discover A ‘Very Important’ Underground Chamber With Painted Walls

Researchers say this mysterious painted structure could date to the Early Classic period, between 200-600 C.E.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 15, 2024

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Archaeologists Excavating A Maya Ball Court Discover A ‘Very Important’ Underground Chamber With Painted Walls

Researchers say this mysterious painted structure could date to the Early Classic period, between 200-600 C.E.

By Amber Morgan • July 15, 2024

Who Built Machu Picchu? Inside The Historic Incan Site’s Murky History

While the exact circumstances surrounding the city’s construction are a mystery, most experts believe Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century on the orders of Incan Emperor Pachacuti.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 14, 2024

Who Built Machu Picchu? Inside The Historic Incan Site’s Murky History

While the exact circumstances surrounding the city’s construction are a mystery, most experts believe Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century on the orders of Incan Emperor Pachacuti.

By Austin Harvey • July 14, 2024