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A Scuba Diver Just Discovered A Massive Treasure Cache Of Tens Of Thousands Of Ancient Roman Coins

The coins, which date back to the 4th century, were preserved in excellent condition, with archaeologists saying even the most weathered were still legible.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 15, 2023

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A Scuba Diver Just Discovered A Massive Treasure Cache Of Tens Of Thousands Of Ancient Roman Coins

The coins, which date back to the 4th century, were preserved in excellent condition, with archaeologists saying even the most weathered were still legible.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 15, 2023

‘Magical’ Roman Wind Chime With Winged Phallus Meant To Ward Off The Evil Eye Discovered In Serbia

The bronze wind chime phallus once hung at the entrance of a large home in the ancient Roman city of Viminacium.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 15, 2023

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‘Magical’ Roman Wind Chime With Winged Phallus Meant To Ward Off The Evil Eye Discovered In Serbia

The bronze wind chime phallus once hung at the entrance of a large home in the ancient Roman city of Viminacium.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 15, 2023

Scientists Just Discovered A Lost Continent Thought To Have Disappeared Without A Trace 155 Million Years Ago

The continent known as Argoland broke off from northwestern Australia 155 million years ago.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 14, 2023

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Scientists Just Discovered A Lost Continent Thought To Have Disappeared Without A Trace 155 Million Years Ago

The continent known as Argoland broke off from northwestern Australia 155 million years ago.

By Austin Harvey • November 14, 2023

Archaeologists At Chichén Itzá Just Uncovered A Maya Warrior Statue With A Feathered Serpent Helmet

The discovery of the 1,000-year-old sculpture came as excavation crews prepared the area for the future placement of a train route through the Yucatán Peninsula.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 13, 2023

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Archaeologists At Chichén Itzá Just Uncovered A Maya Warrior Statue With A Feathered Serpent Helmet

The discovery of the 1,000-year-old sculpture came as excavation crews prepared the area for the future placement of a train route through the Yucatán Peninsula.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 13, 2023

This Week In History News, Nov. 5 – 11

Ancient tomb covered in anti-snake spells found in Egypt, human remains with a hollowed-out face unearthed in Germany, Bronze Age meeting hall uncovered near Berlin.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 10, 2023

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This Week In History News, Nov. 5 – 11

Ancient tomb covered in anti-snake spells found in Egypt, human remains with a hollowed-out face unearthed in Germany, Bronze Age meeting hall uncovered near Berlin.

By All That's Interesting • November 10, 2023

9 Outlandish Stories Of Court Jesters Throughout History, From The Medieval Flatulist To Lord Minimus

Jesters played an important role in entertaining royal courts throughout Europe from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance — but their lives weren't always fun and games.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 9, 2023

9 Outlandish Stories Of Court Jesters Throughout History, From The Medieval Flatulist To Lord Minimus

Jesters played an important role in entertaining royal courts throughout Europe from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance — but their lives weren't always fun and games.

By Austin Harvey • November 9, 2023

This New 3D Recreation Of Ancient Rome Allows Users To Fly Over Its Iconic Landmarks As They Were In The 4th Century

The program has been in the works for nearly 50 years and offers viewers a birds-eye or on-the-ground view of ancient Rome in its prime.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 9, 2023

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This New 3D Recreation Of Ancient Rome Allows Users To Fly Over Its Iconic Landmarks As They Were In The 4th Century

The program has been in the works for nearly 50 years and offers viewers a birds-eye or on-the-ground view of ancient Rome in its prime.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 9, 2023

Inside Gunung Padang, The Indonesian Megalith That May Be The Oldest Pyramid In The World

With pieces that might be 27,000 years old, the pyramid known as Gunung Padang could be evidence of an advanced civilization that predates any other in world history.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 8, 2023

Inside Gunung Padang, The Indonesian Megalith That May Be The Oldest Pyramid In The World

With pieces that might be 27,000 years old, the pyramid known as Gunung Padang could be evidence of an advanced civilization that predates any other in world history.

By Bernadette Deron • November 8, 2023

Massive Nordic Bronze Age Meeting Age Hall Discovered In Germany May Have Belonged To The Legendary King Hinz

A burial mound possibly linked to King Hinz was discovered in 1899, but there is little historical record of his rule.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 7, 2023

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Massive Nordic Bronze Age Meeting Age Hall Discovered In Germany May Have Belonged To The Legendary King Hinz

A burial mound possibly linked to King Hinz was discovered in 1899, but there is little historical record of his rule.

By Austin Harvey • November 7, 2023

This Week In History News, Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

Ancient bull deity statue unearthed in Iraq, 7,000-year-old shark tooth knives found in Indonesia, 400-year-old prosthetic hand discovered in Germany.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 3, 2023

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This Week In History News, Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

Ancient bull deity statue unearthed in Iraq, 7,000-year-old shark tooth knives found in Indonesia, 400-year-old prosthetic hand discovered in Germany.

By All That's Interesting • November 3, 2023