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Sikait Roman Emerald Mine
Sikait Roman Emerald Mine

Archaeologists Uncover The Stunning History Of Roman Emerald Mines Buried Deep Beneath The Sands Of Egypt

Archaeologists found evidence of intricate Roman mining systems but also that the Romans may have lost the mines to a nomadic desert people.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 7, 2022
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Archaeologists Uncover The Stunning History Of Roman Emerald Mines Buried Deep Beneath The Sands Of Egypt

Archaeologists found evidence of intricate Roman mining systems but also that the Romans may have lost the mines to a nomadic desert people.

By Kaleena Fraga March 7, 2022
English Leopard Coin
English Leopard Coin

English Metal Detectorist Finds Rare 14th-Century Leopard Coin Set To Auction For $187,000

Andy Carter spent the last 20 years scanning British soil for treasure. And on a cloudy October day in 2019, he quite literally struck gold — and found one of only five leopard coins known to exist.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 4, 2022
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English Metal Detectorist Finds Rare 14th-Century Leopard Coin Set To Auction For $187,000

Andy Carter spent the last 20 years scanning British soil for treasure. And on a cloudy October day in 2019, he quite literally struck gold — and found one of only five leopard coins known to exist.

By Marco Margaritoff March 4, 2022
Earliest Ear Surgery Skull And Close Up
Earliest Ear Surgery Skull And Close Up

5,300-Year-Old Skull Unearthed In Spanish Tomb Shows Evidence Of Earliest Ear Surgery

Archaeologists say that the procedure bears striking similarities to ear surgeries still performed today, but that the patient would have likely endured "unbearable pain."

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 1, 2022
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5,300-Year-Old Skull Unearthed In Spanish Tomb Shows Evidence Of Earliest Ear Surgery

Archaeologists say that the procedure bears striking similarities to ear surgeries still performed today, but that the patient would have likely endured "unbearable pain."

By Marco Margaritoff March 1, 2022
Ice Skate With A Bone
Ice Skate With A Bone

This Week In History News, Feb. 20 – 26

Medieval ice skates made of horse bones found in Russia, Ice Age animal remains unearthed in England, ancient Roman mosaic uncovered in London.

By All That's Interesting Feb 25, 2022
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This Week In History News, Feb. 20 – 26

Medieval ice skates made of horse bones found in Russia, Ice Age animal remains unearthed in England, ancient Roman mosaic uncovered in London.

By All That's Interesting February 25, 2022
Whoolly Rhinoceros Mandible From Sherford
Whoolly Rhinoceros Mandible From Sherford

Treasure Trove Of Ice Age Animal Remains Found During Construction In England

The remains belonged to extinct megafauna, including woolly mammoths, woolly rhinoceros, hyenas, and wolves — and have all been dated to be between 30,000 and 60,000 years old.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 22, 2022
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Treasure Trove Of Ice Age Animal Remains Found During Construction In England

The remains belonged to extinct megafauna, including woolly mammoths, woolly rhinoceros, hyenas, and wolves — and have all been dated to be between 30,000 and 60,000 years old.

By Marco Margaritoff February 22, 2022
Peruvian Dig And Jug
Peruvian Dig And Jug

This Week In History News, Feb. 13- 19

Remnants of ancient psychedelic beer found in Peru, love note sewn with human hair put on display in London, prehistoric crocodile found with a dinosaur in its stomach.

By All That's Interesting Feb 18, 2022
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This Week In History News, Feb. 13- 19

Remnants of ancient psychedelic beer found in Peru, love note sewn with human hair put on display in London, prehistoric crocodile found with a dinosaur in its stomach.

By All That's Interesting February 18, 2022
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