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An Enormous Statue Of Man Appearing To Hold His Penis Was Just Unearthed At A Prehistoric Site In Turkey

The statue of the man holding his phallus at the ancient Karahan Tepe site may have been a "progenitor of a social group" and may be around 11,000 years old.

By Kaleena Fraga Oct 17, 2023

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An Enormous Statue Of Man Appearing To Hold His Penis Was Just Unearthed At A Prehistoric Site In Turkey

The statue of the man holding his phallus at the ancient Karahan Tepe site may have been a "progenitor of a social group" and may be around 11,000 years old.

By Kaleena Fraga October 17, 2023

Excavations In Finland Just Unearthed A Sword And Graveyard From The Crusader Era

An iron sword, a leather belt, and eight graves found in the southwestern town of Salo may redefine what experts know about the history of Christianity in Finland.

By Cara Johnson Oct 16, 2023

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Excavations In Finland Just Unearthed A Sword And Graveyard From The Crusader Era

An iron sword, a leather belt, and eight graves found in the southwestern town of Salo may redefine what experts know about the history of Christianity in Finland.

By Cara Johnson October 16, 2023

This Week In History News, Oct. 8 – 14

Ancient Greek trident found in Turkey, stage where Shakespeare performed uncovered in England, Roman "Tomb of Cerberus" discovered in Italy.

By All That's Interesting Oct 13, 2023

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This Week In History News, Oct. 8 – 14

Ancient Greek trident found in Turkey, stage where Shakespeare performed uncovered in England, Roman "Tomb of Cerberus" discovered in Italy.

By All That's Interesting October 13, 2023

Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence To Decipher 2,000-Year-Old Scrolls Charred By Mount Vesuvius

Using artificial intelligence to read the Vesuvius scrolls could have profound implications for our understanding of the ancient world, as many texts from antiquity have been lost through the ages.

By Kaleena Fraga Oct 13, 2023

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Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence To Decipher 2,000-Year-Old Scrolls Charred By Mount Vesuvius

Using artificial intelligence to read the Vesuvius scrolls could have profound implications for our understanding of the ancient world, as many texts from antiquity have been lost through the ages.

By Kaleena Fraga October 13, 2023

Filmmakers Find Ship That Vanished With Entire Crew In 1895 At The Bottom Of Lake Huron

After it was caught in a powerful snowstorm in 1895, the Africa and its crew of 11 vanished, never to be seen again — until now.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Oct 13, 2023

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Filmmakers Find Ship That Vanished With Entire Crew In 1895 At The Bottom Of Lake Huron

After it was caught in a powerful snowstorm in 1895, the Africa and its crew of 11 vanished, never to be seen again — until now.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz October 13, 2023

This 2,000-Year-Old ‘Tomb Of Cerberus’ Adorned With Mythological Frescoes Was Just Discovered In Italy

The sealed and untouched tomb was named for its mural of Hercules fighting Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the gates of the underworld.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Oct 11, 2023

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This 2,000-Year-Old ‘Tomb Of Cerberus’ Adorned With Mythological Frescoes Was Just Discovered In Italy

The sealed and untouched tomb was named for its mural of Hercules fighting Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the gates of the underworld.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz October 11, 2023

The Fascinating History Of The Great Pyramid Of Cholula, The Largest Pyramid In The World By Volume

Spreading across 300 by 315 meters with a total volume of 4.45 million cubic meters, the Cholula Pyramid in Puebla, Mexico was widely mistaken for a hill for centuries.

By Matt Crabtree Oct 6, 2023

The Fascinating History Of The Great Pyramid Of Cholula, The Largest Pyramid In The World By Volume

Spreading across 300 by 315 meters with a total volume of 4.45 million cubic meters, the Cholula Pyramid in Puebla, Mexico was widely mistaken for a hill for centuries.

By Matt Crabtree October 6, 2023