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Archaeologists In Spain Just Discovered A Stone Tablet With Carvings From The ‘Lost’ Tartessos Civilization

The 2,500-year-old stone was created by the ancient Tartessos people who lived on the Iberian peninsula between the ninth and sixth centuries B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 17, 2024

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Archaeologists In Spain Just Discovered A Stone Tablet With Carvings From The ‘Lost’ Tartessos Civilization

The 2,500-year-old stone was created by the ancient Tartessos people who lived on the Iberian peninsula between the ninth and sixth centuries B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 17, 2024

2,000-Year-Old Celtic Fertility Figure With An Alien-Like Appearance And A ‘Prominent Phallus’ To Go Up For Auction In England

Ever since metal detectorist Bob Jemmett found "Nobby" six years ago, the figure has been his "constant companion," but now he's selling it to make improvements to his home.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 17, 2024

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2,000-Year-Old Celtic Fertility Figure With An Alien-Like Appearance And A ‘Prominent Phallus’ To Go Up For Auction In England

Ever since metal detectorist Bob Jemmett found "Nobby" six years ago, the figure has been his "constant companion," but now he's selling it to make improvements to his home.

By Austin Harvey • June 17, 2024

The Stories Of 13 Incredible Sunken Cities From History — And What’s Left Of Them Today

From Cleopatra's kingdom to "Japan's Atlantis," these cities sank beneath the water long ago, but the ruins they left behind continue to provide insight into what life was like for the people who lived in them.

By Mark Oliver • Jun 16, 2024

The Stories Of 13 Incredible Sunken Cities From History — And What’s Left Of Them Today

From Cleopatra's kingdom to "Japan's Atlantis," these cities sank beneath the water long ago, but the ruins they left behind continue to provide insight into what life was like for the people who lived in them.

By Mark Oliver • June 16, 2024

The Last Woolly Mammoths On Earth Died Of Catastrophic ‘Icing Events,’ New Study Finds

The study suggests that the dietary wellbeing of Wrangel Island's mammoths was stable and that all long-term weather events had already passed. The culprit of their demise, it claims, were short-term "icing events."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 15, 2024

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The Last Woolly Mammoths On Earth Died Of Catastrophic ‘Icing Events,’ New Study Finds

The study suggests that the dietary wellbeing of Wrangel Island's mammoths was stable and that all long-term weather events had already passed. The culprit of their demise, it claims, were short-term "icing events."

By Marco Margaritoff • June 15, 2024

2,000-Year-Old Temple Of Hercules Where A Ceremonial Chariot Was Used In Sacred Rituals Has Been Discovered At Pompeii

Its white exterior crowned by a classic triangular pediment sitting atop a massive door gives way to a majestic interior in which frescoes depicting the Twelve Labors of Hercules once adorned the walls.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 14, 2024

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2,000-Year-Old Temple Of Hercules Where A Ceremonial Chariot Was Used In Sacred Rituals Has Been Discovered At Pompeii

Its white exterior crowned by a classic triangular pediment sitting atop a massive door gives way to a majestic interior in which frescoes depicting the Twelve Labors of Hercules once adorned the walls.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 14, 2024

Why Jesus Christ Was Sentenced To Death — And Brutally Executed On A Cross

Accused of declaring himself the son of God and the "King of the Jews," Jesus was crucified in the Roman province of Judaea in 30 or 33 C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 13, 2024

Why Jesus Christ Was Sentenced To Death — And Brutally Executed On A Cross

Accused of declaring himself the son of God and the "King of the Jews," Jesus was crucified in the Roman province of Judaea in 30 or 33 C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 13, 2024

33 Of The Most Mesmerizing Mythological Creatures From Around The World

Discover the most enthralling mythical creatures from folklore and fairy tales — and learn about the legends that inspired them.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 13, 2024

33 Of The Most Mesmerizing Mythological Creatures From Around The World

Discover the most enthralling mythical creatures from folklore and fairy tales — and learn about the legends that inspired them.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 13, 2024

This 4,000-Year-Old Labyrinthine Structure From The Minoan Civilization Was Just Discovered In Crete

The labyrinth was discovered at the highest point of Papoura Hill in Crete and was probably some kind of "community building."

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 13, 2024

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This 4,000-Year-Old Labyrinthine Structure From The Minoan Civilization Was Just Discovered In Crete

The labyrinth was discovered at the highest point of Papoura Hill in Crete and was probably some kind of "community building."

By Kaleena Fraga • June 13, 2024

Ancient Greek Workshop For Making The Rare Dye Known As Mycenaean Purple Found On The Island Of Aegina

The dye produced in this 3,600-year-old workshop was an expensive and rare pigment that was made from crushed sea snails and was worn by ancient elites.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 13, 2024

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Ancient Greek Workshop For Making The Rare Dye Known As Mycenaean Purple Found On The Island Of Aegina

The dye produced in this 3,600-year-old workshop was an expensive and rare pigment that was made from crushed sea snails and was worn by ancient elites.

By Amber Morgan • June 13, 2024

Ancient Roman Grave Site Shows Child Was Subjected To ‘Vampire Burial’ To Prevent Him From Rising From The Grave

Ancient Romans feared that "evils" would haunt them from the grave — and took drastic measures to keep that from happening.

By Caroline Redmond • Jun 13, 2024

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Ancient Roman Grave Site Shows Child Was Subjected To ‘Vampire Burial’ To Prevent Him From Rising From The Grave

Ancient Romans feared that "evils" would haunt them from the grave — and took drastic measures to keep that from happening.

By Caroline Redmond • June 13, 2024