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Scientists Discover Fossils Of ‘Terror Beast’ Worms That Ruled The Oceans 518 Million Years Ago

Timorebestia was an ancient relative of the modern arrow worm — and one of the deadliest predators of its time.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 18, 2024

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Scientists Discover Fossils Of ‘Terror Beast’ Worms That Ruled The Oceans 518 Million Years Ago

Timorebestia was an ancient relative of the modern arrow worm — and one of the deadliest predators of its time.

By Austin Harvey • January 18, 2024

Hades And Persephone: The Disturbing Ancient Greek Legend Behind The Changing Of The Seasons

In Greek mythology, the goddess Demeter was so distraught about the abduction of her daughter Persephone by Hades, the king of the Underworld, that she refused to perform her duties while Persephone wasn't by her side, causing the Earth to grow barren in the winter.

By Maggie Donahue • Jan 16, 2024

Hades And Persephone: The Disturbing Ancient Greek Legend Behind The Changing Of The Seasons

In Greek mythology, the goddess Demeter was so distraught about the abduction of her daughter Persephone by Hades, the king of the Underworld, that she refused to perform her duties while Persephone wasn't by her side, causing the Earth to grow barren in the winter.

By Maggie Donahue • January 16, 2024

Huge Network Of Ancient Cities Uncovered In The Amazon Rainforest

"They completely modified the valley at a level we've never seen. It's incredible."

By Austin Harvey • Jan 16, 2024

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Huge Network Of Ancient Cities Uncovered In The Amazon Rainforest

"They completely modified the valley at a level we've never seen. It's incredible."

By Austin Harvey • January 16, 2024

Terracotta Army: The 8,000 Clay Warriors Of Ancient China

It took 700,000 men more than 36 years to complete the First Emperor's mausoleum, a 22-square-mile complex guarded by a massive Terracotta Army.

By James Burch • Jan 15, 2024

Terracotta Army: The 8,000 Clay Warriors Of Ancient China

It took 700,000 men more than 36 years to complete the First Emperor's mausoleum, a 22-square-mile complex guarded by a massive Terracotta Army.

By James Burch • January 15, 2024

This Week In History News, Jan. 7 – 13

Mammoth tusk discovered by coal miners in North Dakota, Egyptian mummies found entombed with golden tongues, a medieval cemetery where people had graveside feasts unearthed in Wales.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 12, 2024

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This Week In History News, Jan. 7 – 13

Mammoth tusk discovered by coal miners in North Dakota, Egyptian mummies found entombed with golden tongues, a medieval cemetery where people had graveside feasts unearthed in Wales.

By All That's Interesting • January 12, 2024

Two Golden Tongues Symbolizing The ‘Flesh Of The Gods’ Discovered In Ancient Egyptian Mummies

In addition to the mummies, archaeologists uncovered the first statues of Isis-Aphrodite ever found in the region.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 11, 2024

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Two Golden Tongues Symbolizing The ‘Flesh Of The Gods’ Discovered In Ancient Egyptian Mummies

In addition to the mummies, archaeologists uncovered the first statues of Isis-Aphrodite ever found in the region.

By Austin Harvey • January 11, 2024

This Sling Bullet Found In Spain May Have Been Used In Julius Caesar’s Campaign Against Pompey

The lead bullet's discovery supports the idea that the famous Battle of Munda between Julius Caesar and the sons of Pompey was fought near Montilla, Spain.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 9, 2024

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This Sling Bullet Found In Spain May Have Been Used In Julius Caesar’s Campaign Against Pompey

The lead bullet's discovery supports the idea that the famous Battle of Munda between Julius Caesar and the sons of Pompey was fought near Montilla, Spain.

By Austin Harvey • January 9, 2024

The Life Of Miyamoto Musashi, The Japanese ‘Soldier-Artist’ Who Excelled At Both Swordfighting And Painting

A fearsome samurai, Miyamoto Musashi was famous for his double-bladed swordsmanship, winning over 60 duels — and painting peaceful illustrations of birds.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 9, 2024

The Life Of Miyamoto Musashi, The Japanese ‘Soldier-Artist’ Who Excelled At Both Swordfighting And Painting

A fearsome samurai, Miyamoto Musashi was famous for his double-bladed swordsmanship, winning over 60 duels — and painting peaceful illustrations of birds.

By Austin Harvey • January 9, 2024

This Week In History News, Dec. 31 – Jan. 6

Lavish Roman necropolis found in Italy, 2,000-year-old astronomical calendar uncovered in China, Scythian quivers made of human skin discovered in Ukraine.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 5, 2024

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This Week In History News, Dec. 31 – Jan. 6

Lavish Roman necropolis found in Italy, 2,000-year-old astronomical calendar uncovered in China, Scythian quivers made of human skin discovered in Ukraine.

By All That's Interesting • January 5, 2024

An Ancient Wooden Astronomical Calendar Was Just Discovered In A 2,000-Year-Old Chinese Tomb

The calendar is one of more than 600 relics unearthed at the immaculately well-preserved tomb, which dates to the Western Han dynasty.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 4, 2024

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An Ancient Wooden Astronomical Calendar Was Just Discovered In A 2,000-Year-Old Chinese Tomb

The calendar is one of more than 600 relics unearthed at the immaculately well-preserved tomb, which dates to the Western Han dynasty.

By Austin Harvey • January 4, 2024