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Why Berserkers Were Some Of History’s Most Feared Warriors

The most feared warriors of their era, Viking berserkers ingested hallucinogens to enter a trance-like fury before battle.

By Adam Farley • Mar 27, 2024

Why Berserkers Were Some Of History’s Most Feared Warriors

The most feared warriors of their era, Viking berserkers ingested hallucinogens to enter a trance-like fury before battle.

By Adam Farley • March 27, 2024

Astonishing 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Goes On Display Over 20 Years After It Was Discovered In England

Two decades ago, an amateur archaeologist discovered the fractured pieces of a 2,000-year-old Roman helmet in England, kicking off an intensive restoration project.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 26, 2024

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Astonishing 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Goes On Display Over 20 Years After It Was Discovered In England

Two decades ago, an amateur archaeologist discovered the fractured pieces of a 2,000-year-old Roman helmet in England, kicking off an intensive restoration project.

By Amber Morgan • March 26, 2024

Archaeologists In Egypt Discover The 4,300-Year-Old Tomb Of A Palace Official And A Priestess

Discovered in Dahshūr, Egypt, the tomb features several pieces of wall art depicting scenes of everyday life in Egypt's Old Kingdom.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 25, 2024

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Archaeologists In Egypt Discover The 4,300-Year-Old Tomb Of A Palace Official And A Priestess

Discovered in Dahshūr, Egypt, the tomb features several pieces of wall art depicting scenes of everyday life in Egypt's Old Kingdom.

By Amber Morgan • March 25, 2024

Unsuspecting Tennessee Man Turns Out To Be Living Descendant Of ‘Extinct’ Indigenous Group

Until this study, it was believed that the last member of the Beothuk died in 1829.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 25, 2024

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Unsuspecting Tennessee Man Turns Out To Be Living Descendant Of ‘Extinct’ Indigenous Group

Until this study, it was believed that the last member of the Beothuk died in 1829.

By Natasha Ishak • March 25, 2024

Harvard Researcher Says That 536 A.D. Was History’s Worst Year — Here’s Why

If you think this year is bad, this research by Harvard archeologist Michael McCormick shows that things could be much worse on Earth.

By Bernadette Deron • Mar 25, 2024

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Harvard Researcher Says That 536 A.D. Was History’s Worst Year — Here’s Why

If you think this year is bad, this research by Harvard archeologist Michael McCormick shows that things could be much worse on Earth.

By Bernadette Deron • March 25, 2024

The Mystifying History Of Druids, The Spiritual Leaders Of The Ancient World

First appearing in written records in the third century B.C.E. and documented by Julius Caesar himself, Druids were esteemed ancient Celts who served as teachers, judges, and priests found in Britain and Gaul.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 24, 2024

The Mystifying History Of Druids, The Spiritual Leaders Of The Ancient World

First appearing in written records in the third century B.C.E. and documented by Julius Caesar himself, Druids were esteemed ancient Celts who served as teachers, judges, and priests found in Britain and Gaul.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 24, 2024

Divers Just Found 7,000-Year-Old Canoes At A Sunken City In A Lake Just North Of Rome

While diving to the bottom of Lake Bracciano and exploring the remains of the Stone Age sunken city La Marmotta, archaeologists uncovered five canoes that date back to at least 5000 B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 22, 2024

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Divers Just Found 7,000-Year-Old Canoes At A Sunken City In A Lake Just North Of Rome

While diving to the bottom of Lake Bracciano and exploring the remains of the Stone Age sunken city La Marmotta, archaeologists uncovered five canoes that date back to at least 5000 B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 22, 2024

Researchers Finally Uncover What Wiped Out The Mayan Civilization

The study's analysis revealed that a huge decrease in annual rainfall and a drop in humidity contributed to the drought that ended the Maya civilization.

By Caroline Redmond • Mar 22, 2024

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Researchers Finally Uncover What Wiped Out The Mayan Civilization

The study's analysis revealed that a huge decrease in annual rainfall and a drop in humidity contributed to the drought that ended the Maya civilization.

By Caroline Redmond • March 22, 2024

Obsidian Blades Reveal Easter Island Inhabitants Made Contact With South Americans 1,000 Years Ago

Trace evidence of plants found on obsidian blades from Rapa Nui suggests the island maintained frequent contact with South America during the earliest years of its settlement.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 21, 2024

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Obsidian Blades Reveal Easter Island Inhabitants Made Contact With South Americans 1,000 Years Ago

Trace evidence of plants found on obsidian blades from Rapa Nui suggests the island maintained frequent contact with South America during the earliest years of its settlement.

By Austin Harvey • March 21, 2024

Macabre Burial Of A Man, A Chariot, And Two Cattle Unearthed At A Neolithic Complex In Germany

The burial site includes the remains of a man alongside a chariot and two cattle positioned in such a way that the cattle appear to be pulling the cart.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 20, 2024

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Macabre Burial Of A Man, A Chariot, And Two Cattle Unearthed At A Neolithic Complex In Germany

The burial site includes the remains of a man alongside a chariot and two cattle positioned in such a way that the cattle appear to be pulling the cart.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 20, 2024