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Japanese Burial Ground With Over 1,500 Bodies Dating Back To The Edo Period Unearthed In Osaka

The forgotten burial ground was discovered at a redevelopment site where four skyscrapers are slated to be built.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 15, 2025

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Japanese Burial Ground With Over 1,500 Bodies Dating Back To The Edo Period Unearthed In Osaka

The forgotten burial ground was discovered at a redevelopment site where four skyscrapers are slated to be built.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 15, 2025

Greek Tomb Once Believed To Hold Alexander The Great’s Father Actually Contains A Young Man, A Woman, And Six Babies

Though Tomb I at Vergina in northern Greece was long thought to hold the remains of King Philip II of Macedon, new analysis shows that it may actually be the burial site of a separate, unknown Macedonian king.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 14, 2025

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Greek Tomb Once Believed To Hold Alexander The Great’s Father Actually Contains A Young Man, A Woman, And Six Babies

Though Tomb I at Vergina in northern Greece was long thought to hold the remains of King Philip II of Macedon, new analysis shows that it may actually be the burial site of a separate, unknown Macedonian king.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 14, 2025

A British Archaeologist Believes He Has Uncovered A Wealth Of Secrets In King Tut’s Tomb — Including A Hidden Chamber

Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves thinks there are multiple hidden chambers inside King Tut's tomb that could contain the long lost remains of Queen Nefertiti.

By Erin Kelly • May 14, 2025

A British Archaeologist Believes He Has Uncovered A Wealth Of Secrets In King Tut’s Tomb — Including A Hidden Chamber

Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves thinks there are multiple hidden chambers inside King Tut's tomb that could contain the long lost remains of Queen Nefertiti.

By Erin Kelly • May 14, 2025

New Study Suggests That Humans Arrived In Sicily At Least 16,500 Years Ago — Much Earlier Than Once Thought

New research at San Teodoro cave near the town of Acquedolci suggests that prehistoric humans arrived in Sicily by boat during the last Ice Age.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 13, 2025

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New Study Suggests That Humans Arrived In Sicily At Least 16,500 Years Ago — Much Earlier Than Once Thought

New research at San Teodoro cave near the town of Acquedolci suggests that prehistoric humans arrived in Sicily by boat during the last Ice Age.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 13, 2025

‘Maya Blue’ Is One Of The Most Striking Pigments Of The Ancient World — And Researchers Just Figured Out How To Make It

One of the most famous dyes from the ancient world, Maya blue was used for centuries both because of its vivid color and its durability against the elements — and though researchers first identified this stunning hue at Chichén Itzá in 1931, they had no idea how the Maya made it until recently.

By Austin Harvey • May 13, 2025

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‘Maya Blue’ Is One Of The Most Striking Pigments Of The Ancient World — And Researchers Just Figured Out How To Make It

One of the most famous dyes from the ancient world, Maya blue was used for centuries both because of its vivid color and its durability against the elements — and though researchers first identified this stunning hue at Chichén Itzá in 1931, they had no idea how the Maya made it until recently.

By Austin Harvey • May 13, 2025

Archaeologists Discover A Massive 2000-Year-Old Cat Geoglyph In Southern Peru

Researchers believe it is the oldest geoglyph that has been found among the hundreds of giant carvings that make up the ancient Nazca Lines.

By Natasha Ishak • May 13, 2025

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Archaeologists Discover A Massive 2000-Year-Old Cat Geoglyph In Southern Peru

Researchers believe it is the oldest geoglyph that has been found among the hundreds of giant carvings that make up the ancient Nazca Lines.

By Natasha Ishak • May 13, 2025

Archaeologists Just Found Rare Roman Pipes Made Of Wood Beneath A City Street In Belgium

The wooden pipes found in Leuven, Belgium, were installed between the first and third centuries C.E., but they were well-preserved thanks to the marshy soil in the area.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 12, 2025

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Archaeologists Just Found Rare Roman Pipes Made Of Wood Beneath A City Street In Belgium

The wooden pipes found in Leuven, Belgium, were installed between the first and third centuries C.E., but they were well-preserved thanks to the marshy soil in the area.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 12, 2025

These Prehistoric Hunting Spears Unearthed In Germany Were Likely Made By Neanderthals 200,000 Years Ago

Though they were previously believed to have been crafted by Homo heidelbergensis, new research suggests that prehistoric spears found in Schöningen, Germany were actually made by Neanderthals.

By Austin Harvey • May 12, 2025

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These Prehistoric Hunting Spears Unearthed In Germany Were Likely Made By Neanderthals 200,000 Years Ago

Though they were previously believed to have been crafted by Homo heidelbergensis, new research suggests that prehistoric spears found in Schöningen, Germany were actually made by Neanderthals.

By Austin Harvey • May 12, 2025

A British Plumber Discovered A New ‘Sea Dragon’ Dinosaur Species While Walking A Beach In Souther England

"I'm very pleased that this ichthyosaur has been found to be new to science, and I'm very honoured for it to be named after me."

By Natasha Ishak • May 9, 2025

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A British Plumber Discovered A New ‘Sea Dragon’ Dinosaur Species While Walking A Beach In Souther England

"I'm very pleased that this ichthyosaur has been found to be new to science, and I'm very honoured for it to be named after me."

By Natasha Ishak • May 9, 2025

A 5,000-Year-Old Artifact From Egypt’s Great Pyramid Was Just Found In A Cigar Box In Scotland

The piece of cedar wood is one of only three items that were removed from the Great Pyramid during a 19th-century excavation.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2025

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A 5,000-Year-Old Artifact From Egypt’s Great Pyramid Was Just Found In A Cigar Box In Scotland

The piece of cedar wood is one of only three items that were removed from the Great Pyramid during a 19th-century excavation.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2025