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Scientists Discover Mount Vesuvius Boiled The Blood And Exploded The Brains Of Its Victims

A team of researchers put forward a theory of "sudden body fluid vaporization" for the victims' cause of death, and it is just as horrific as it sounds.

By Caroline Redmond • Apr 20, 2024

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Scientists Discover Mount Vesuvius Boiled The Blood And Exploded The Brains Of Its Victims

A team of researchers put forward a theory of "sudden body fluid vaporization" for the victims' cause of death, and it is just as horrific as it sounds.

By Caroline Redmond • April 20, 2024

Who Really Built Egypt’s Pyramids? The Evidence Shows That It Wasn’t Enslaved Workers After All

Between 2575 and 2465 B.C.E., the Pyramids of Giza were constructed as tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure — but who built the pyramids?

By Austin Harvey • Apr 18, 2024

Who Really Built Egypt’s Pyramids? The Evidence Shows That It Wasn’t Enslaved Workers After All

Between 2575 and 2465 B.C.E., the Pyramids of Giza were constructed as tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure — but who built the pyramids?

By Austin Harvey • April 18, 2024

Metal Detectorist Discovers 6,000-Year-Old Neolithic Ax In Polish Forest

Researchers believe that the 6,000-year-old ax may have been used as a gift for the gods.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 17, 2024

Metal Detectorist Discovers 6,000-Year-Old Neolithic Ax In Polish Forest

Researchers believe that the 6,000-year-old ax may have been used as a gift for the gods.

By Amber Morgan • April 17, 2024

‘A Phenomenal Feeling’: 2,500-Year-Old Greek-Illyrian Helmet Unearthed In Croatia

This ancient warrior's helmet was discovered near a grave on the Pelješac peninsula and may have been a votive offering during a funeral.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 17, 2024

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‘A Phenomenal Feeling’: 2,500-Year-Old Greek-Illyrian Helmet Unearthed In Croatia

This ancient warrior's helmet was discovered near a grave on the Pelješac peninsula and may have been a votive offering during a funeral.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 17, 2024

This 2,500-Year-Old Erotic Graffiti Found On A Greek Island Is Among The World’s Oldest

A depiction of a steamy encounter between two men on the island of Astypalaia, Greece, this ancient graffiti provides a glimpse into literacy among ordinary Ancient Greeks.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 16, 2024

This 2,500-Year-Old Erotic Graffiti Found On A Greek Island Is Among The World’s Oldest

A depiction of a steamy encounter between two men on the island of Astypalaia, Greece, this ancient graffiti provides a glimpse into literacy among ordinary Ancient Greeks.

By Amber Morgan • April 16, 2024

Earliest Evidence Of Ayahuasca Use Discovered In Ancient Shamanic Pouch In Bolivia

The indigenous people of South America engage in ayahuasca rituals to this day. This discovery is proof of just how far back its use really goes.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 16, 2024

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Earliest Evidence Of Ayahuasca Use Discovered In Ancient Shamanic Pouch In Bolivia

The indigenous people of South America engage in ayahuasca rituals to this day. This discovery is proof of just how far back its use really goes.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 16, 2024

Neolithic Grave In France Reveals Sacrifice Victims Who Were Killed With A Method Still Used By The Italian Mafia

Researchers believe Neolithic humans used a method called incaprettamento to sacrifice victims across Europe during agricultural rituals over a span of at least 2,000 years.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 15, 2024

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Neolithic Grave In France Reveals Sacrifice Victims Who Were Killed With A Method Still Used By The Italian Mafia

Researchers believe Neolithic humans used a method called incaprettamento to sacrifice victims across Europe during agricultural rituals over a span of at least 2,000 years.

By Amber Morgan • April 15, 2024

Stunning Frescoes Uncovered In The Banquet Room Of One Of Pompeii’s Most Opulent Villas

The frescoes depict figures from mythology including Helen of Troy, Apollo, and Cassandra, and would have been enjoyed by Roman elites during elaborate feasts.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 15, 2024

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Stunning Frescoes Uncovered In The Banquet Room Of One Of Pompeii’s Most Opulent Villas

The frescoes depict figures from mythology including Helen of Troy, Apollo, and Cassandra, and would have been enjoyed by Roman elites during elaborate feasts.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 15, 2024

Inside The Bloody History Of Vampires, From Ruthless Rulers To Medical Mysteries

One of history's most famous — and bloodthirsty — legendary creatures, vampires have terrified human beings for centuries.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 10, 2024

Inside The Bloody History Of Vampires, From Ruthless Rulers To Medical Mysteries

One of history's most famous — and bloodthirsty — legendary creatures, vampires have terrified human beings for centuries.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 10, 2024

What Is The Minotaur, The Bull-Headed Monster Of The Greek Labyrinth?

One of the most disturbing creatures of Greek mythology, the Minotaur stalked the Labyrinth and feasted on human flesh — until he was killed by Theseus.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 9, 2024

What Is The Minotaur, The Bull-Headed Monster Of The Greek Labyrinth?

One of the most disturbing creatures of Greek mythology, the Minotaur stalked the Labyrinth and feasted on human flesh — until he was killed by Theseus.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 9, 2024