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Newly-Found Sketches Reveal The Statue Of Liberty Had A Last-Minute Design Change

These newly-uncovered drawings show that late alterations were made to Lady Liberty's raised arm.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 16, 2025

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Newly-Found Sketches Reveal The Statue Of Liberty Had A Last-Minute Design Change

These newly-uncovered drawings show that late alterations were made to Lady Liberty's raised arm.

By Natasha Ishak • June 16, 2025

Archaeologists Just Dug Up The 700-Year-Old Life-Size Stone Head Of A Medieval British King

King Edward II presided over a tumultuous reign that ended with his execution in 1327.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 6, 2025

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Archaeologists Just Dug Up The 700-Year-Old Life-Size Stone Head Of A Medieval British King

King Edward II presided over a tumultuous reign that ended with his execution in 1327.

By Natasha Ishak • June 6, 2025

Archeologists Discovered The Remnants Of Germany’s Oldest Public Library In Cologne

The building could have housed up to 20,000 scrolls and might even be the oldest library discovered in the north-west ancient Roman provinces.

By Bernadette Deron • Mar 13, 2025

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Archeologists Discovered The Remnants Of Germany’s Oldest Public Library In Cologne

The building could have housed up to 20,000 scrolls and might even be the oldest library discovered in the north-west ancient Roman provinces.

By Bernadette Deron • March 13, 2025

This Ancient Octagon-Shaped Tomb Uncovers The Cruel History Of Mongol-Ruled China

The walls depict lessons about the importance of respecting one's elders but do so through some grim means.

By Bernadette Deron • Jan 17, 2025

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This Ancient Octagon-Shaped Tomb Uncovers The Cruel History Of Mongol-Ruled China

The walls depict lessons about the importance of respecting one's elders but do so through some grim means.

By Bernadette Deron • January 17, 2025

Drought Reveals A Stunning Ancient Palace In A Dried-Up Water Reservoir In Iraq

Kemune Palace was part of the mysterious Mittani Empire that ruled Syria and northern Mesopotamia thousands of years ago.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 2, 2025

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Drought Reveals A Stunning Ancient Palace In A Dried-Up Water Reservoir In Iraq

Kemune Palace was part of the mysterious Mittani Empire that ruled Syria and northern Mesopotamia thousands of years ago.

By Natasha Ishak • January 2, 2025

23 Photos Taken Inside Burj Al Babas, The Turkish Ghost Town Of Fairytale Castles

Hundreds of nearly-identical castles were built onto the Turkish hillside at Burj al Babas — but not a soul lives there.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 13, 2024

23 Photos Taken Inside Burj Al Babas, The Turkish Ghost Town Of Fairytale Castles

Hundreds of nearly-identical castles were built onto the Turkish hillside at Burj al Babas — but not a soul lives there.

By Erin Kelly • December 13, 2024

Researchers Discover Ancient Egyptian Ramp That May Explain How The Great Pyramids Were Built

"This kind of system has never been discovered anywhere else."

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 7, 2024

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Researchers Discover Ancient Egyptian Ramp That May Explain How The Great Pyramids Were Built

"This kind of system has never been discovered anywhere else."

By Bernadette Deron • December 7, 2024

Inside The Dramatic History Of The Temple Of Artemis, One Of The World’s Seven Ancient Wonders

While the Temple of Artemis lies in ruins today, it was once one of the largest and most opulent Greek temples, earning it a spot as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 2, 2024

Inside The Dramatic History Of The Temple Of Artemis, One Of The World’s Seven Ancient Wonders

While the Temple of Artemis lies in ruins today, it was once one of the largest and most opulent Greek temples, earning it a spot as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 2, 2024

Explore Mexico’s Aztec Pyramids In 25 Astonishing Photos

From Templo Mayor in Mexico City to the Acatitlan temple in Santa Cecilia, these pyramids are marvels of Mesoamerican architecture.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 29, 2024

Explore Mexico’s Aztec Pyramids In 25 Astonishing Photos

From Templo Mayor in Mexico City to the Acatitlan temple in Santa Cecilia, these pyramids are marvels of Mesoamerican architecture.

By Amber Morgan • August 29, 2024

Spanish Fisherman Accidentally Discovers Medieval Virgin Mary Statue

At first glance, the statue looked like a moss-covered river rock. On closer inspection, experts say it likely hung on the wall of an unidentified building in the 14th century.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 15, 2024

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Spanish Fisherman Accidentally Discovers Medieval Virgin Mary Statue

At first glance, the statue looked like a moss-covered river rock. On closer inspection, experts say it likely hung on the wall of an unidentified building in the 14th century.

By Natasha Ishak • August 15, 2024