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2,000-Year-Old Garden Linked To The Tyrannical Emperor Caligula Unearthed In Rome

During construction work for a new piazza, archaeologists unearthed the remains of a garden that was likely used by the "mad" emperor Caligula.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 12, 2024

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2,000-Year-Old Garden Linked To The Tyrannical Emperor Caligula Unearthed In Rome

During construction work for a new piazza, archaeologists unearthed the remains of a garden that was likely used by the "mad" emperor Caligula.

By Austin Harvey • July 12, 2024

The Enigmatic Story Of The Uffington White Horse, England’s Ancient Chalk Drawing That’s Now Been Restored To Its Former Glory

After the Uffington White Horse suffered decades of shrinking and damage due to encroaching grass and topsoil, it has been restored like never before.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 12, 2024

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The Enigmatic Story Of The Uffington White Horse, England’s Ancient Chalk Drawing That’s Now Been Restored To Its Former Glory

After the Uffington White Horse suffered decades of shrinking and damage due to encroaching grass and topsoil, it has been restored like never before.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 12, 2024

5,000-Year-Old Ceremonial Temple Discovered Under Sand Dune In Peru

The temple contained the bodies of three adults and may have been the site of human sacrifices.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 11, 2024

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5,000-Year-Old Ceremonial Temple Discovered Under Sand Dune In Peru

The temple contained the bodies of three adults and may have been the site of human sacrifices.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 11, 2024

An Ancient Hittite Seal Inscribed With A Chilling Warning Has Been Found In Türkiye

In 2023, archaeologists unearthed a Hittite royal seal emblazoned with the haunting message "whoever breaks this will die" in the ancient city of Büklükale in Türkiye's Kırıkkale Province.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 11, 2024

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An Ancient Hittite Seal Inscribed With A Chilling Warning Has Been Found In Türkiye

In 2023, archaeologists unearthed a Hittite royal seal emblazoned with the haunting message "whoever breaks this will die" in the ancient city of Büklükale in Türkiye's Kırıkkale Province.

By Amber Morgan • July 11, 2024

Researchers Just Discovered The Only Known Roman-Era Brewery Ever Found In Italy

Dated to the 5th or 6th century C.E., the brewery was likely a continuation of traditions passed down from Celtic tribes who once inhabited the region.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 10, 2024

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Researchers Just Discovered The Only Known Roman-Era Brewery Ever Found In Italy

Dated to the 5th or 6th century C.E., the brewery was likely a continuation of traditions passed down from Celtic tribes who once inhabited the region.

By Austin Harvey • July 10, 2024

An Ancient Roman Statue Of Hermes Has Been Found Intact Inside A Bulgarian Sewer

Following an earthquake in 388 C.E., residents of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica buried this statue of Hermes under several layers of dirt, where it has sat untouched for the last 1,650 years.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 10, 2024

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An Ancient Roman Statue Of Hermes Has Been Found Intact Inside A Bulgarian Sewer

Following an earthquake in 388 C.E., residents of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica buried this statue of Hermes under several layers of dirt, where it has sat untouched for the last 1,650 years.

By Amber Morgan • July 10, 2024

4,000-Year-Old Temple With Mysterious Monolith Discovered In Cyprus

Alongside the ancient monolith, researchers uncovered the skeletal remains of a young woman hidden away during the Bronze Age.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 9, 2024

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4,000-Year-Old Temple With Mysterious Monolith Discovered In Cyprus

Alongside the ancient monolith, researchers uncovered the skeletal remains of a young woman hidden away during the Bronze Age.

By Austin Harvey • July 9, 2024

Where Is Atlantis? Inside The Theories About The Lost City’s Location, From The North Sea To Antarctica

Ever since Plato wrote that Atlantis sank beneath the Atlantic Ocean around 10,000 B.C.E., theorists have set out to determine the location of this ancient civilization.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 8, 2024

Where Is Atlantis? Inside The Theories About The Lost City’s Location, From The North Sea To Antarctica

Ever since Plato wrote that Atlantis sank beneath the Atlantic Ocean around 10,000 B.C.E., theorists have set out to determine the location of this ancient civilization.

By Austin Harvey • July 8, 2024

Inside The Disturbing Story Of Persephone, The Ancient Greek Goddess Of The Underworld

In Greek mythology, Persephone is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter as well as the goddess of spring who rules the Underworld alongside her husband Hades.

By Morgan Dunn • Jul 3, 2024

Inside The Disturbing Story Of Persephone, The Ancient Greek Goddess Of The Underworld

In Greek mythology, Persephone is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter as well as the goddess of spring who rules the Underworld alongside her husband Hades.

By Morgan Dunn • July 3, 2024

This Medieval Warrior Had His Hand Amputated, Then Replaced It With A Prosthetic Knife

Archaeologists have uncovered the skeleton of a warrior in northern Italy from the 6th century who after having his hand amputated, used a knife as a prosthetic hand.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jul 3, 2024

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This Medieval Warrior Had His Hand Amputated, Then Replaced It With A Prosthetic Knife

Archaeologists have uncovered the skeleton of a warrior in northern Italy from the 6th century who after having his hand amputated, used a knife as a prosthetic hand.

By Kara Goldfarb • July 3, 2024