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The Bones Of A 230-Million-Year-Old ‘Edward Scissorhands’ Reptile Were Just Discovered On A Brazilian Farm

The newly discovered Venetoraptor gassenae offers scientists new insight into the lagerpetids, a group of reptiles that gave way to ancient pterosaurs.

By Austin Harvey Aug 23, 2023
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The Bones Of A 230-Million-Year-Old ‘Edward Scissorhands’ Reptile Were Just Discovered On A Brazilian Farm

The newly discovered Venetoraptor gassenae offers scientists new insight into the lagerpetids, a group of reptiles that gave way to ancient pterosaurs.

By Austin Harvey August 23, 2023

300,000-Year-Old Pointy Stick Found In Germany Is Among Oldest Documented Wooden Tools Made By Early Humans

The stick, intricately carved and discovered in Germany, was possibly used as a throwing tool to stun animals.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 23, 2023
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300,000-Year-Old Pointy Stick Found In Germany Is Among Oldest Documented Wooden Tools Made By Early Humans

The stick, intricately carved and discovered in Germany, was possibly used as a throwing tool to stun animals.

By Kaleena Fraga August 23, 2023

Newly Discovered Fragments Of An Inscribed Roman ‘Chronicle’ Offer A Rare Insight Into Emperor Hadrian’s Daily Calendar

The new pieces of the fasti ostienses align with previously discovered fragments recovered at the same site, dating back to 128 C.E.

By Austin Harvey Aug 22, 2023
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Newly Discovered Fragments Of An Inscribed Roman ‘Chronicle’ Offer A Rare Insight Into Emperor Hadrian’s Daily Calendar

The new pieces of the fasti ostienses align with previously discovered fragments recovered at the same site, dating back to 128 C.E.

By Austin Harvey August 22, 2023

Inside The Legends Of Pazuzu, The Troublesome Exorcist Demon Based On Ancient Mesopotamian Lore

Pazuzu was worshiped in Mesopotamian religion as an evil demon who controlled the wind, but also served as a protector of women and children.

By Austin Harvey Aug 21, 2023

Inside The Legends Of Pazuzu, The Troublesome Exorcist Demon Based On Ancient Mesopotamian Lore

Pazuzu was worshiped in Mesopotamian religion as an evil demon who controlled the wind, but also served as a protector of women and children.

By Austin Harvey August 21, 2023

‘A Really Incredible Discovery’: This Centuries-Old Secret Room Was Just Discovered In Ireland’s Johnstown Castle

The secret room is just the latest discovery at the Wexford County, Ireland castle, as restorations at the site also uncovered a secret room under another lakeside tower last year.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 21, 2023
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‘A Really Incredible Discovery’: This Centuries-Old Secret Room Was Just Discovered In Ireland’s Johnstown Castle

The secret room is just the latest discovery at the Wexford County, Ireland castle, as restorations at the site also uncovered a secret room under another lakeside tower last year.

By Kaleena Fraga August 21, 2023

The History Of The Khopesh, The Ancient Egyptian Sword That Helped Build An Empire

The khopesh first appeared in Sumer in the 3rd century B.C.E., but it would not make a mark on history until it was adopted by the growing New Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

By Austin Harvey Aug 19, 2023

The History Of The Khopesh, The Ancient Egyptian Sword That Helped Build An Empire

The khopesh first appeared in Sumer in the 3rd century B.C.E., but it would not make a mark on history until it was adopted by the growing New Kingdom of ancient Egypt.

By Austin Harvey August 19, 2023

This Week In History News, Aug. 13 – 19

Dinosaur footprints found on an Alaskan cliff, tears of blood discovered on Vlad the Impaler's letters, ancient Roman ship unearthed in Serbia.

By All That's Interesting Aug 18, 2023
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This Week In History News, Aug. 13 – 19

Dinosaur footprints found on an Alaskan cliff, tears of blood discovered on Vlad the Impaler's letters, ancient Roman ship unearthed in Serbia.

By All That's Interesting August 18, 2023
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