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Roman Slab Excavation
Roman Slab Excavation

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
Dinosaur Tracks In Alaska
Dinosaur Tracks In Alaska

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
Deformed Skull
Deformed Skull

Scientists Just Determined That The Hirota People Of Japan Intentionally Deformed Their Skulls Centuries Ago

For decades, archaeologists have wondered why the skeletons unearthed on the Japanese island of Tanegashima had flattened heads — and now a new study is finally providing answers.

By Cara Johnson Aug 17, 2023
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Scientists Just Determined That The Hirota People Of Japan Intentionally Deformed Their Skulls Centuries Ago

For decades, archaeologists have wondered why the skeletons unearthed on the Japanese island of Tanegashima had flattened heads — and now a new study is finally providing answers.

By Cara Johnson August 17, 2023
Prehistoric Megalodon Tooth
Prehistoric Megalodon Tooth

This Week In History News, Aug. 6 – 12

Megalodon tooth found by 13-year-old boy in England, 8,000-year-old dolphin bones unearthed in Scotland, 17th-century grave with anti-vampire countermeasures discovered in Poland.

By All That's Interesting Aug 11, 2023
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This Week In History News, Aug. 6 – 12

Megalodon tooth found by 13-year-old boy in England, 8,000-year-old dolphin bones unearthed in Scotland, 17th-century grave with anti-vampire countermeasures discovered in Poland.

By All That's Interesting August 11, 2023
Child Vamptire Padlock
Child Vamptire Padlock

This 17th-Century Child’s Grave Was Just Discovered In Poland With Several Anti-Vampire Countermeasures

The child's body was found face down and padlocked by the ankle, both practices intended to discourage and prevent a return from the grave.

By Austin Harvey Aug 9, 2023
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This 17th-Century Child’s Grave Was Just Discovered In Poland With Several Anti-Vampire Countermeasures

The child's body was found face down and padlocked by the ankle, both practices intended to discourage and prevent a return from the grave.

By Austin Harvey August 9, 2023
Bones Of A Dolphin On Display
Bones Of A Dolphin On Display

A Scottish Man Finds 8,000-Year-Old Dolphin Bones While Digging A Backyard Pool For His Kids

The prehistoric skeleton was discovered a few feet beneath the ground, alongside a cutting tool made of deer antler that archaeologists think was used by humanity's ancestors.

By Austin Harvey Aug 7, 2023
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A Scottish Man Finds 8,000-Year-Old Dolphin Bones While Digging A Backyard Pool For His Kids

The prehistoric skeleton was discovered a few feet beneath the ground, alongside a cutting tool made of deer antler that archaeologists think was used by humanity's ancestors.

By Austin Harvey August 7, 2023
Meteorite Arrowhead
Meteorite Arrowhead

This 3,000-Year-Old Arrowhead Found In Switzerland Was Made From A Meteorite

Though the arrowhead was discovered in the late 19th century, it wasn't until recently that scientists were able to learn about its cosmic origins.

By Austin Harvey Aug 4, 2023
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This 3,000-Year-Old Arrowhead Found In Switzerland Was Made From A Meteorite

Though the arrowhead was discovered in the late 19th century, it wasn't until recently that scientists were able to learn about its cosmic origins.

By Austin Harvey August 4, 2023
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