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Rapier Discovery Featured

British Metal Detectorist Stumbles Upon A Bronze Age Rapier After Getting Lost On A Treasure Hunt

After being separated from his group, John Belgrove went looking for high ground — and found a hoard of treasures dating back to around 1400 B.C.E.

By Austin Harvey Jun 5, 2024
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British Metal Detectorist Stumbles Upon A Bronze Age Rapier After Getting Lost On A Treasure Hunt

After being separated from his group, John Belgrove went looking for high ground — and found a hoard of treasures dating back to around 1400 B.C.E.

By Austin Harvey June 5, 2024
Roman Swimming Pool Featured
Roman Swimming Pool Featured

Archaeologists In Italy Just Unearthed A Large Roman Swimming Pool Beneath A School

Alongside the marble-lined swimming pool, archaeologists discovered several columns and a statue of Diana, the goddess of the hunt.

By Amber Morgan Jun 5, 2024
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Archaeologists In Italy Just Unearthed A Large Roman Swimming Pool Beneath A School

Alongside the marble-lined swimming pool, archaeologists discovered several columns and a statue of Diana, the goddess of the hunt.

By Amber Morgan June 5, 2024
Pit Of Horse Skeletons Featured
Pit Of Horse Skeletons Featured

A 2,000-Year-Old Mass Grave With Dozens Of Horse Skeletons Was Just Uncovered In France

Archaeologists aren't yet sure how the horses died, but it's possible that they were ritually sacrificed or were killed in battle during the Gallic Wars.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 4, 2024
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A 2,000-Year-Old Mass Grave With Dozens Of Horse Skeletons Was Just Uncovered In France

Archaeologists aren't yet sure how the horses died, but it's possible that they were ritually sacrificed or were killed in battle during the Gallic Wars.

By Kaleena Fraga June 4, 2024
Submerged Structure Featured
Submerged Structure Featured

Divers Just Uncovered An Ancient Roman Structure Sitting Right Under The Surf Off Italy’s Western Coast

Dating back to at least the second century C.E., this structure may have been part of an aristocrat's lavish beachside villa.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 3, 2024
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Divers Just Uncovered An Ancient Roman Structure Sitting Right Under The Surf Off Italy’s Western Coast

Dating back to at least the second century C.E., this structure may have been part of an aristocrat's lavish beachside villa.

By Kaleena Fraga June 3, 2024
Featured Armor
Featured Armor

Modern Soldiers Test 3,500-Year-Old Bronze Age Armor To See If It Would’ve Protected Ancient Greeks In Combat — And It Passed

The Dendra armor, used by ancient Mycenaeans, proved to be incredibly effective in combat, despite being cumbersome to wear for long periods.

By Austin Harvey May 31, 2024
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Modern Soldiers Test 3,500-Year-Old Bronze Age Armor To See If It Would’ve Protected Ancient Greeks In Combat — And It Passed

The Dendra armor, used by ancient Mycenaeans, proved to be incredibly effective in combat, despite being cumbersome to wear for long periods.

By Austin Harvey May 31, 2024
Ancient Grave Featured
Ancient Grave Featured

2,000-Year-Old Kangju Burial Mound Filled With Ornate Grave Goods Found In Southern Kazakhstan

Alongside the remains of a high-status woman, researchers found a Roman-style brooch, a bronze mirror from China, and a pair of gold earrings inlaid with turquoise and rubies.

By Kaleena Fraga May 31, 2024
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2,000-Year-Old Kangju Burial Mound Filled With Ornate Grave Goods Found In Southern Kazakhstan

Alongside the remains of a high-status woman, researchers found a Roman-style brooch, a bronze mirror from China, and a pair of gold earrings inlaid with turquoise and rubies.

By Kaleena Fraga May 31, 2024
Egyptian Skull
Egyptian Skull

Researchers Uncover Evidence That Ancient Egyptians May Have Performed Cancer Surgery As Early As 4,000 Years Ago

A skull found in a cardboard box at the University of Cambridge could completely upend prior notions about when humans first began attempting to treat cancer.

By Amber Morgan May 30, 2024
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Researchers Uncover Evidence That Ancient Egyptians May Have Performed Cancer Surgery As Early As 4,000 Years Ago

A skull found in a cardboard box at the University of Cambridge could completely upend prior notions about when humans first began attempting to treat cancer.

By Amber Morgan May 30, 2024
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