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The Mystery Of The Grauballe Man, The Iron Age Body Preserved In A Peat Bog For 2,300 Years

When the Grauballe Man was discovered accidentally, his corpse was so well-preserved that it was initially believed he'd been dead for only 65 years — and not two millennia.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 1, 2020

The Mystery Of The Grauballe Man, The Iron Age Body Preserved In A Peat Bog For 2,300 Years

When the Grauballe Man was discovered accidentally, his corpse was so well-preserved that it was initially believed he'd been dead for only 65 years — and not two millennia.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 1, 2020

13 Archaeological Discoveries Of 2019 That Filled Us With Wonder

From Cleopatra's perfume to tunnel networks used by the Knights Templar, 2019 left us with some truly astonishing archaeological discoveries.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 25, 2019

13 Archaeological Discoveries Of 2019 That Filled Us With Wonder

From Cleopatra's perfume to tunnel networks used by the Knights Templar, 2019 left us with some truly astonishing archaeological discoveries.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 25, 2019

Ancient Sculptures Were Actually Wildly Colorful — Here’s What They Looked Like

Thousands of years ago, Greek and Roman statues were covered in paint. Now, the traveling "Gods In Color" exhibit uses state-of-the-art technology to recreate them as they originally looked.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 9, 2019

Ancient Sculptures Were Actually Wildly Colorful — Here’s What They Looked Like

Thousands of years ago, Greek and Roman statues were covered in paint. Now, the traveling "Gods In Color" exhibit uses state-of-the-art technology to recreate them as they originally looked.

By Erin Kelly • December 9, 2019

Archaeologists Discover Hair Dye Bottles Used By Civil War Soldiers Posing For Portraits

Even soldiers fighting in the deadliest conflict in U.S. history had superficial urges in mind when it was time to take their portraits.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 9, 2019

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Archaeologists Discover Hair Dye Bottles Used By Civil War Soldiers Posing For Portraits

Even soldiers fighting in the deadliest conflict in U.S. history had superficial urges in mind when it was time to take their portraits.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 9, 2019

The Qilakitsoq Mummies Are So Well-Preserved That Scientists Know Their Last Meal

When two brothers stumbled upon the 500-year-old Inuits in 1972, they thought they'd discovered a recent burial.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 7, 2019

The Qilakitsoq Mummies Are So Well-Preserved That Scientists Know Their Last Meal

When two brothers stumbled upon the 500-year-old Inuits in 1972, they thought they'd discovered a recent burial.

By Erin Kelly • December 7, 2019

This Week In History News, Dec. 1 – 7

Ancient mummified wolf-dog found in Siberia, Queen Elizabeth's sloppy handwriting outed, rare Egyptian animal mummies uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 6, 2019

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This Week In History News, Dec. 1 – 7

Ancient mummified wolf-dog found in Siberia, Queen Elizabeth's sloppy handwriting outed, rare Egyptian animal mummies uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • December 6, 2019

Archaeologists Discover 56-Foot-Long Viking Ship Buried Under Norwegian Farm

They chose to scan the spot where it was found on a lark. "It turned out to be a good decision."

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 4, 2019

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Archaeologists Discover 56-Foot-Long Viking Ship Buried Under Norwegian Farm

They chose to scan the spot where it was found on a lark. "It turned out to be a good decision."

By Natasha Ishak • December 4, 2019

Archaeologists Uncover 800-Year-Old ‘Treasure Tunnels’ Of The Knights Templar Under Israeli City

"During the Crusades, the Knights Templar battle for God, gold, and glory. Somewhere in the modern city of Acre lies their command center, and possibly their treasure."

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 28, 2019

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Archaeologists Uncover 800-Year-Old ‘Treasure Tunnels’ Of The Knights Templar Under Israeli City

"During the Crusades, the Knights Templar battle for God, gold, and glory. Somewhere in the modern city of Acre lies their command center, and possibly their treasure."

By Natasha Ishak • October 28, 2019

8,000-Year-Old Pink Pearl, The Oldest Ever Discovered, To Be Unveiled In Abu Dhabi

Archaeologists discovered the pink-tinted pearl inside the room of an ancient structure being dug out on Marawah Island, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 22, 2019

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8,000-Year-Old Pink Pearl, The Oldest Ever Discovered, To Be Unveiled In Abu Dhabi

Archaeologists discovered the pink-tinted pearl inside the room of an ancient structure being dug out on Marawah Island, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.

By Natasha Ishak • October 22, 2019

Laser Scan Of Cambodian Jungle Finds Lost Capital Of Khmer Empire

Archaeologists successfully uncovered the hidden city high in the Cambodian mountains using aerial laser scanning technology.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 18, 2019

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Laser Scan Of Cambodian Jungle Finds Lost Capital Of Khmer Empire

Archaeologists successfully uncovered the hidden city high in the Cambodian mountains using aerial laser scanning technology.

By Natasha Ishak • October 18, 2019