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A 4,000-Year-Old Tomb Containing Two Mummies In Incredible Condition Has Just Been Uncovered In Egypt

This discovery dates back to the Ancient Egyptian heyday that produced rulers like Tutankhamen and Ramses II.

By Bernadette Deron Jun 9, 2024

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A 4,000-Year-Old Tomb Containing Two Mummies In Incredible Condition Has Just Been Uncovered In Egypt

This discovery dates back to the Ancient Egyptian heyday that produced rulers like Tutankhamen and Ramses II.

By Bernadette Deron June 9, 2024

2,700-Year-Old Cauldrons Found In Mongolia Were Used To Collect Blood, Possibly For Sausage Production

An analysis of two 2,700-year-old cauldrons revealed they were used to store animal blood — and possibly yak milk.

By Austin Harvey Jun 7, 2024

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2,700-Year-Old Cauldrons Found In Mongolia Were Used To Collect Blood, Possibly For Sausage Production

An analysis of two 2,700-year-old cauldrons revealed they were used to store animal blood — and possibly yak milk.

By Austin Harvey June 7, 2024

Remains Of Bronze Age Infants Found Buried Beneath A ‘Dragon Stone’ In Armenia

Though their story remains largely shrouded in mystery, experts suspect that the newborns were a rare type of twins in which each baby has a different father — and that they were ritualistically sacrificed.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 7, 2024

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Remains Of Bronze Age Infants Found Buried Beneath A ‘Dragon Stone’ In Armenia

By Kaleena Fraga June 7, 2024

British Metal Detectorist Stumbles Upon A Bronze Age Rapier After Getting Lost On A Treasure Hunt

After being separated from his group, John Belgrove went looking for high ground — and found a hoard of treasures dating back to around 1400 B.C.E.

By Austin Harvey Jun 5, 2024

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British Metal Detectorist Stumbles Upon A Bronze Age Rapier After Getting Lost On A Treasure Hunt

After being separated from his group, John Belgrove went looking for high ground — and found a hoard of treasures dating back to around 1400 B.C.E.

By Austin Harvey June 5, 2024

Archaeologists In Italy Just Unearthed A Large Roman Swimming Pool Beneath A School

Alongside the marble-lined swimming pool, archaeologists discovered several columns and a statue of Diana, the goddess of the hunt.

By Amber Morgan Jun 5, 2024

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Archaeologists In Italy Just Unearthed A Large Roman Swimming Pool Beneath A School

Alongside the marble-lined swimming pool, archaeologists discovered several columns and a statue of Diana, the goddess of the hunt.

By Amber Morgan June 5, 2024

A 2,000-Year-Old Mass Grave With Dozens Of Horse Skeletons Was Just Uncovered In France

Archaeologists aren't yet sure how the horses died, but it's possible that they were ritually sacrificed or were killed in battle during the Gallic Wars.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 4, 2024

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A 2,000-Year-Old Mass Grave With Dozens Of Horse Skeletons Was Just Uncovered In France

Archaeologists aren't yet sure how the horses died, but it's possible that they were ritually sacrificed or were killed in battle during the Gallic Wars.

By Kaleena Fraga June 4, 2024

1,000-Year-Old Medieval Game Collection Discovered In A German Castle

These intricately carved gaming pieces lay trapped under debris for centuries — and they're in astonishingly good condition.

By Austin Harvey Jun 4, 2024

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1,000-Year-Old Medieval Game Collection Discovered In A German Castle

These intricately carved gaming pieces lay trapped under debris for centuries — and they're in astonishingly good condition.

By Austin Harvey June 4, 2024

This 19th-Century Royal Tomb In West Africa Was Built Using The Blood Of Human Sacrifice Victims

It was long rumored that a tomb built on the orders of the infamous King Ghezo was constructed using the blood of human sacrifice victims. Now, a new study suggests this legend is likely true.

By Austin Harvey Jun 3, 2024

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This 19th-Century Royal Tomb In West Africa Was Built Using The Blood Of Human Sacrifice Victims

It was long rumored that a tomb built on the orders of the infamous King Ghezo was constructed using the blood of human sacrifice victims. Now, a new study suggests this legend is likely true.

By Austin Harvey June 3, 2024