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Archaeologists Find A 1,700-Year-Old Roman Ringstone With An Image Of Athena In Türkiye

Experts believe that the ringstone was used as a seal by a prominent figure during the Roman Imperial Period.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 19, 2024

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Archaeologists Find A 1,700-Year-Old Roman Ringstone With An Image Of Athena In Türkiye

Experts believe that the ringstone was used as a seal by a prominent figure during the Roman Imperial Period.

By Amber Morgan • September 19, 2024

Iron Gauntlet Once Worn By A Medieval Knight Found On The Waterfront In Oslo, Norway

Archaeologists aren't sure how the gauntlet ended up in the harbor, but have hypothesized that it was possibly discarded by a customs official disposing of illegal weapons.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 18, 2024

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Iron Gauntlet Once Worn By A Medieval Knight Found On The Waterfront In Oslo, Norway

Archaeologists aren't sure how the gauntlet ended up in the harbor, but have hypothesized that it was possibly discarded by a customs official disposing of illegal weapons.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 18, 2024

New Evidence Suggests Europeans Began Using Cocaine As Early As The 17th Century

Researchers examining human remains in a 17th-century crypt in Milan found evidence of cocaine use, suggesting that Europeans consumed coca leaves nearly two centuries earlier than previously thought.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 17, 2024

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New Evidence Suggests Europeans Began Using Cocaine As Early As The 17th Century

Researchers examining human remains in a 17th-century crypt in Milan found evidence of cocaine use, suggesting that Europeans consumed coca leaves nearly two centuries earlier than previously thought.

By Amber Morgan • September 17, 2024

Archaeologists Excavate What May Be The World’s First Known Eyeliner At A Prehistoric Settlement In Türkiye

Archaeologists at Yeşilova Mound in İzmir, Türkiye, discovered an 8,200-year-old kohl pen which they believe is the oldest known eyeliner in human history.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 17, 2024

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Archaeologists Excavate What May Be The World’s First Known Eyeliner At A Prehistoric Settlement In Türkiye

Archaeologists at Yeşilova Mound in İzmir, Türkiye, discovered an 8,200-year-old kohl pen which they believe is the oldest known eyeliner in human history.

By Amber Morgan • September 17, 2024

How The Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius Destroyed The Ancient Roman Cities Of Pompeii And Herculaneum

After centuries of being dormant, Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., blanketing Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other Roman settlements in volcanic ash.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 16, 2024

How The Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius Destroyed The Ancient Roman Cities Of Pompeii And Herculaneum

After centuries of being dormant, Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 C.E., blanketing Pompeii, Herculaneum, and other Roman settlements in volcanic ash.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 16, 2024

The Wreck Of Le Lyonnais, A French Steamship That Sank In 1856, Was Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Massachusetts

Le Lyonnais sank in November 1856 after colliding with another vessel, leading to the deaths of 114 passengers and crew members.

By Amber Morgan • Sep 16, 2024

The Wreck Of Le Lyonnais, A French Steamship That Sank In 1856, Was Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Massachusetts

Le Lyonnais sank in November 1856 after colliding with another vessel, leading to the deaths of 114 passengers and crew members.

By Amber Morgan • September 16, 2024

Life-Sized Statue Of A Temple Guardian From The 13th Century Found At Cambodia’s Banteay Prei Temple

While clearing rubble from a collapsed gate at the Banteay Prei Temple within Cambodia's historic Angkor Wat Archaeological Park, workers stumbled upon a life-sized statue of a temple guardian dating back 700 years.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 16, 2024

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Life-Sized Statue Of A Temple Guardian From The 13th Century Found At Cambodia’s Banteay Prei Temple

While clearing rubble from a collapsed gate at the Banteay Prei Temple within Cambodia's historic Angkor Wat Archaeological Park, workers stumbled upon a life-sized statue of a temple guardian dating back 700 years.

By Austin Harvey • September 16, 2024

137 Giant “Jars Of The Dead” Found In The Remote Forests Of Laos

"Why these sites were chosen as the final resting place for the jars is still a mystery."

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 15, 2024

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137 Giant “Jars Of The Dead” Found In The Remote Forests Of Laos

"Why these sites were chosen as the final resting place for the jars is still a mystery."

By Natasha Ishak • September 15, 2024

Archaeologists Unearth A Mass Grave Linked To A 1700s Plague Outbreak In Romania

Flintlock bullets were found buried alongside the victims, suggesting they were shot to end their suffering — or as punishment for breaking the rules during the epidemic.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 14, 2024

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Archaeologists Unearth A Mass Grave Linked To A 1700s Plague Outbreak In Romania

Flintlock bullets were found buried alongside the victims, suggesting they were shot to end their suffering — or as punishment for breaking the rules during the epidemic.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 14, 2024

Archaeologists Uncover 1,100-Year-Old Viking Treasure At A Farm In Norway

The four silver bracelets were found on a farm in Årdal, and were possibly buried by Vikings fleeing widespread unrest.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 13, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncover 1,100-Year-Old Viking Treasure At A Farm In Norway

The four silver bracelets were found on a farm in Årdal, and were possibly buried by Vikings fleeing widespread unrest.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 13, 2024