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Archaeologists In Ireland Unearth Medieval And Ancient Artifacts From The Rathgurreen Ringfort

New evidence confirms that the ringfort was once a settlement for high-ranking medieval figures — and parts of the site may be 1,000 years older than previously thought.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 25, 2025

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Archaeologists In Ireland Unearth Medieval And Ancient Artifacts From The Rathgurreen Ringfort

New evidence confirms that the ringfort was once a settlement for high-ranking medieval figures — and parts of the site may be 1,000 years older than previously thought.

By Austin Harvey • July 25, 2025

A Sprawling Roman Villa Complete With A Fish Pond Was Just Unearthed In Turkey

The Roman villa in the ancient city of Tripolis, Turkey, contained a large fish pond where carp, catfish, and eels were likely raised.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 25, 2025

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A Sprawling Roman Villa Complete With A Fish Pond Was Just Unearthed In Turkey

The Roman villa in the ancient city of Tripolis, Turkey, contained a large fish pond where carp, catfish, and eels were likely raised.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 25, 2025

Archaeologists Digging Inside A Spanish Cave Just Found The Oldest Evidence Of Early Human Cannibalism

Among several skeletons showing defleshing cuts and intentional fractures consistent with butchery, the grisliest recent discovery at Gran Dolina cave was the 850,000-year-old remains of a toddler as young as two that had been decapitated and eaten.

By Ainsley Brown • Jul 25, 2025

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Archaeologists Digging Inside A Spanish Cave Just Found The Oldest Evidence Of Early Human Cannibalism

Among several skeletons showing defleshing cuts and intentional fractures consistent with butchery, the grisliest recent discovery at Gran Dolina cave was the 850,000-year-old remains of a toddler as young as two that had been decapitated and eaten.

By Ainsley Brown • July 25, 2025

The Tomb Of An Ancient Egyptian Prince Was Just Discovered — With A Pink Granite False Door

While false doors were common in ancient Egyptian tombs, this one is made of rare pink granite that would have been costly to transport from Aswan, some 400 miles away.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 24, 2025

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The Tomb Of An Ancient Egyptian Prince Was Just Discovered — With A Pink Granite False Door

While false doors were common in ancient Egyptian tombs, this one is made of rare pink granite that would have been costly to transport from Aswan, some 400 miles away.

By Austin Harvey • July 24, 2025

Marine Archaeologists Just Found The Wreck Of A World War II Japanese Destroyer 83 Years After It Sank

On December 12, 1942, the Japanese destroyer Teruzuki was sailing through the Solomon Islands when it was suddenly struck by two American torpedoes, setting the ship ablaze and soon sending it to the bottom of the Pacific.

By Ainsley Brown • Jul 24, 2025

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Marine Archaeologists Just Found The Wreck Of A World War II Japanese Destroyer 83 Years After It Sank

On December 12, 1942, the Japanese destroyer Teruzuki was sailing through the Solomon Islands when it was suddenly struck by two American torpedoes, setting the ship ablaze and soon sending it to the bottom of the Pacific.

By Ainsley Brown • July 24, 2025

Shipwreck Found By Schoolboy In Scotland Identified As 250-Year-Old Ship That Fought In The Revolutionary War And Hunted Whales

The shipwreck found on Scotland's Orkney Islands has been identified as the Earl of Chatham, an 18th-century whaling ship that was once a Royal Navy vessel called the HMS Hind.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 23, 2025

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Shipwreck Found By Schoolboy In Scotland Identified As 250-Year-Old Ship That Fought In The Revolutionary War And Hunted Whales

The shipwreck found on Scotland's Orkney Islands has been identified as the Earl of Chatham, an 18th-century whaling ship that was once a Royal Navy vessel called the HMS Hind.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 23, 2025

A Rare Amethyst Jewel From The Middle Ages Was Just Found In The Moat Of A Polish Castle

Dating back roughly 600 years, this rare treasure was found in the sediment between timber posts that once supported a bridge.

By Ainsley Brown • Jul 23, 2025

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A Rare Amethyst Jewel From The Middle Ages Was Just Found In The Moat Of A Polish Castle

Dating back roughly 600 years, this rare treasure was found in the sediment between timber posts that once supported a bridge.

By Ainsley Brown • July 23, 2025

A Prehistoric Rock Carving Of A Half-Man, Half-Mantis Discovered In Iran

The unusual rock carving that depicts a hybrid animal figure may be among the oldest petroglyphs ever uncovered.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 23, 2025

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A Prehistoric Rock Carving Of A Half-Man, Half-Mantis Discovered In Iran

The unusual rock carving that depicts a hybrid animal figure may be among the oldest petroglyphs ever uncovered.

By Natasha Ishak • July 23, 2025

The 3,200-Year-Old Bronze Armor Of An Elite Warrior Has Been Unearthed In The Czech Republic

Uncovered in southern Moravia, this 13th-century B.C.E. breastplate was found surrounded by a sacrificial burial of weapons including a battle axe and a harpoon.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 22, 2025

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The 3,200-Year-Old Bronze Armor Of An Elite Warrior Has Been Unearthed In The Czech Republic

Uncovered in southern Moravia, this 13th-century B.C.E. breastplate was found surrounded by a sacrificial burial of weapons including a battle axe and a harpoon.

By Austin Harvey • July 22, 2025

A 1,700-Year-Old Roman Bathhouse That May Have Once Belonged To An Elite Family Was Just Unearthed In Turkey

Located near the village of Salkaya, this opulent, 800-square-foot complex featured underfloor heating, steam rooms, and multiple pools kept at different temperatures.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 21, 2025

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A 1,700-Year-Old Roman Bathhouse That May Have Once Belonged To An Elite Family Was Just Unearthed In Turkey

Located near the village of Salkaya, this opulent, 800-square-foot complex featured underfloor heating, steam rooms, and multiple pools kept at different temperatures.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 21, 2025