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Crossing The Rubicon Illustrated
Crossing The Rubicon Illustrated

Crossing The Rubicon: Inside The Meaning Of This Famous Idiom That Dates Back To Ancient Rome

When Julius Caesar committed an act of war by crossing the Rubicon River and moving into Roman territory in 49 B.C.E., he gave birth to a classic phrase meaning that one has passed the point of no return.

By Amber Morgan Jul 12, 2023

Crossing The Rubicon: Inside The Meaning Of This Famous Idiom That Dates Back To Ancient Rome

When Julius Caesar committed an act of war by crossing the Rubicon River and moving into Roman territory in 49 B.C.E., he gave birth to a classic phrase meaning that one has passed the point of no return.

By Amber Morgan July 12, 2023
Bronze Age Art Found In Norway
Bronze Age Art Found In Norway

Norwegian Dad Hiking With His Family Spots Rock Paintings From The Bronze Age

Dating back several millennia, these stunning petroglyphs uncovered south of Oslo appear to depict hunting scenes as well as oarsmen rowing in a boat.

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 10, 2023
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Norwegian Dad Hiking With His Family Spots Rock Paintings From The Bronze Age

Dating back several millennia, these stunning petroglyphs uncovered south of Oslo appear to depict hunting scenes as well as oarsmen rowing in a boat.

By Kaleena Fraga July 10, 2023
Medusa Medal Discovered In England
Medusa Medal Discovered In England

This Week In History News, Jun. 25 – Jul. 1

Ancient Medusa medal uncovered near Hadrian's Wall, unnerving doodles found in Henry VIII's prayer book, Stonehenge-like site discovered in the Netherlands.

By All That's Interesting Jun 30, 2023
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This Week In History News, Jun. 25 – Jul. 1

Ancient Medusa medal uncovered near Hadrian's Wall, unnerving doodles found in Henry VIII's prayer book, Stonehenge-like site discovered in the Netherlands.

By All That's Interesting June 30, 2023
The Colosseum Vandal
The Colosseum Vandal

Italian Police Are Looking For A Tourist Who Was Filmed Carving Names Into Rome’s Colosseum

The tourist could face a fine of at least $15,000 and a prison term of up to five years for defacing the historic site in Rome.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 28, 2023
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Italian Police Are Looking For A Tourist Who Was Filmed Carving Names Into Rome’s Colosseum

The tourist could face a fine of at least $15,000 and a prison term of up to five years for defacing the historic site in Rome.

By Kaleena Fraga June 28, 2023
The Netherlands Stonehenge Site
The Netherlands Stonehenge Site

Ancient Stonehenge-Like Site Discovered In The Netherlands That May Have Functioned As A Solar Calendar

Archaeologists excavating an ancient religious sanctuary discovered a large burial mound that seemed to serve as a solar calendar, leading some to dub it the "Stonehenge of the Netherlands."

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 26, 2023
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Ancient Stonehenge-Like Site Discovered In The Netherlands That May Have Functioned As A Solar Calendar

Archaeologists excavating an ancient religious sanctuary discovered a large burial mound that seemed to serve as a solar calendar, leading some to dub it the "Stonehenge of the Netherlands."

By Kaleena Fraga June 26, 2023
Roman Tomb Found In London
Roman Tomb Found In London

This Week In History News, Jun. 18 – 24

Ancient Roman mausoleum found in London, 150-year-old Māori canoe discovered in New Zealand, 3,000-year-old mummy unearthed in Peru.

By All That's Interesting Jun 23, 2023
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This Week In History News, Jun. 18 – 24

Ancient Roman mausoleum found in London, 150-year-old Māori canoe discovered in New Zealand, 3,000-year-old mummy unearthed in Peru.

By All That's Interesting June 23, 2023
Close Up Of Phallus
Close Up Of Phallus

This 42,000-Year-Old Graphite Carving May Be The Oldest Phallic Art Ever Discovered

The piece of graphite, likely once used as a pendant, was discovered in Mongolia and predates any other known artistic depiction of a phallus.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 22, 2023
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This 42,000-Year-Old Graphite Carving May Be The Oldest Phallic Art Ever Discovered

The piece of graphite, likely once used as a pendant, was discovered in Mongolia and predates any other known artistic depiction of a phallus.

By Kaleena Fraga June 22, 2023
Ancient Mummy
Ancient Mummy

Archaeology Students In Peru Found A 3,000-Year-Old Mummy Under Eight Pounds Of Trash Next To A Soccer Field

The ancient mummy is thought to have been sacrificed as part of a ritual surrounding the completion of a temple.

By Austin Harvey Jun 21, 2023
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Archaeology Students In Peru Found A 3,000-Year-Old Mummy Under Eight Pounds Of Trash Next To A Soccer Field

The ancient mummy is thought to have been sacrificed as part of a ritual surrounding the completion of a temple.

By Austin Harvey June 21, 2023
Photo Of Loch Ness Monster
Photo Of Loch Ness Monster

Inside The Enduring Myth Of The Loch Ness Monster And The Most Convincing Sightings From History

A marine creature from Scottish folklore, the Loch Ness Monster is one of the most famous cryptids in history — but is it actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 20, 2023

Inside The Enduring Myth Of The Loch Ness Monster And The Most Convincing Sightings From History

A marine creature from Scottish folklore, the Loch Ness Monster is one of the most famous cryptids in history — but is it actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga June 20, 2023
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