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Newly Discovered Ancient Pompeii Construction Site Reveals Roman Construction Secrets

Researchers have uncovered a large structure that was under construction at the time Mount Vesuvius erupted, shedding light on ancient Roman building techniques.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 28, 2024

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Newly Discovered Ancient Pompeii Construction Site Reveals Roman Construction Secrets

Researchers have uncovered a large structure that was under construction at the time Mount Vesuvius erupted, shedding light on ancient Roman building techniques.

By Amber Morgan • March 28, 2024

Excavations Ahead Of A Planned Housing Development In England Reveal A Massive Roman Villa Complex

The Roman villa in Oxfordshire, England likely served both a cultural and spiritual role in the area between the 1st and 5th centuries given the sheer amount of artifacts found there.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 27, 2024

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Excavations Ahead Of A Planned Housing Development In England Reveal A Massive Roman Villa Complex

The Roman villa in Oxfordshire, England likely served both a cultural and spiritual role in the area between the 1st and 5th centuries given the sheer amount of artifacts found there.

By Amber Morgan • March 27, 2024

An Incredible 600-Year-Old Castle Complete With A Moat Was Just Uncovered Beneath A Historic Hotel In France

The Château de l'Hermine in Vannes, France, was originally built in the 1380s, but it was abandoned 100 years later.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 27, 2024

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An Incredible 600-Year-Old Castle Complete With A Moat Was Just Uncovered Beneath A Historic Hotel In France

The Château de l'Hermine in Vannes, France, was originally built in the 1380s, but it was abandoned 100 years later.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 27, 2024

Man With Broken Metal Detector Unearths The Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found In England

The gold nugget weighs 64.8 grams and is expected to sell for at least $38,000.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 26, 2024

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Man With Broken Metal Detector Unearths The Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found In England

The gold nugget weighs 64.8 grams and is expected to sell for at least $38,000.

By Austin Harvey • March 26, 2024

Astonishing 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Goes On Display Over 20 Years After It Was Discovered In England

Two decades ago, an amateur archaeologist discovered the fractured pieces of a 2,000-year-old Roman helmet in England, kicking off an intensive restoration project.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 26, 2024

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Astonishing 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Goes On Display Over 20 Years After It Was Discovered In England

Two decades ago, an amateur archaeologist discovered the fractured pieces of a 2,000-year-old Roman helmet in England, kicking off an intensive restoration project.

By Amber Morgan • March 26, 2024

Archaeologists In Egypt Discover The 4,300-Year-Old Tomb Of A Palace Official And A Priestess

Discovered in Dahshūr, Egypt, the tomb features several pieces of wall art depicting scenes of everyday life in Egypt's Old Kingdom.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 25, 2024

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Archaeologists In Egypt Discover The 4,300-Year-Old Tomb Of A Palace Official And A Priestess

Discovered in Dahshūr, Egypt, the tomb features several pieces of wall art depicting scenes of everyday life in Egypt's Old Kingdom.

By Amber Morgan • March 25, 2024

Metal Detectorist In Wales Stumbles Across A 300-Year-Old Thimble With A Romantic Message

The thimble was found by a metal detectorist in Pembrokeshire who initially thought he'd merely dug up a sixpence coin.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 25, 2024

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Metal Detectorist In Wales Stumbles Across A 300-Year-Old Thimble With A Romantic Message

The thimble was found by a metal detectorist in Pembrokeshire who initially thought he'd merely dug up a sixpence coin.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 25, 2024

Archaeologists Discover A 1,000-Year-Old Animal Bone Skate In The Czech Republic

The bone skate, discovered in the Czech Republic's Olomouc Region, is believed to be part of a larger European tradition of crafting skates to traverse icy environments.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 22, 2024

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Archaeologists Discover A 1,000-Year-Old Animal Bone Skate In The Czech Republic

The bone skate, discovered in the Czech Republic's Olomouc Region, is believed to be part of a larger European tradition of crafting skates to traverse icy environments.

By Amber Morgan • March 22, 2024

Divers Just Found 7,000-Year-Old Canoes At A Sunken City In A Lake Just North Of Rome

While diving to the bottom of Lake Bracciano and exploring the remains of the Stone Age sunken city La Marmotta, archaeologists uncovered five canoes that date back to at least 5000 B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 22, 2024

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Divers Just Found 7,000-Year-Old Canoes At A Sunken City In A Lake Just North Of Rome

While diving to the bottom of Lake Bracciano and exploring the remains of the Stone Age sunken city La Marmotta, archaeologists uncovered five canoes that date back to at least 5000 B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 22, 2024

Researchers Finally Uncover What Wiped Out The Mayan Civilization

The study's analysis revealed that a huge decrease in annual rainfall and a drop in humidity contributed to the drought that ended the Maya civilization.

By Caroline Redmond • Mar 22, 2024

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Researchers Finally Uncover What Wiped Out The Mayan Civilization

The study's analysis revealed that a huge decrease in annual rainfall and a drop in humidity contributed to the drought that ended the Maya civilization.

By Caroline Redmond • March 22, 2024