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An Electrician In Rome Uncovers Stunning Frescoes From The 17th Century Behind A Trap Door At An Historic Villa

Hidden away by 19th-century renovations, the newly-discovered frescoes at the Villa Farnesina were likely painted by Baroque artist Carlo Maratta around 1693.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 6, 2024

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An Electrician In Rome Uncovers Stunning Frescoes From The 17th Century Behind A Trap Door At An Historic Villa

Hidden away by 19th-century renovations, the newly-discovered frescoes at the Villa Farnesina were likely painted by Baroque artist Carlo Maratta around 1693.

By Austin Harvey • December 6, 2024

11 Unbelievable Treasures Purchased At Thrift Stores For Far Less Than Their True Worth

From a medieval chess piece to a long-lost Fabergé egg, these items were purchased at thrift stores and flea markets for as little as $2 — then turned out to be priceless artifacts.

By Amber Morgan • Dec 4, 2024

11 Unbelievable Treasures Purchased At Thrift Stores For Far Less Than Their True Worth

From a medieval chess piece to a long-lost Fabergé egg, these items were purchased at thrift stores and flea markets for as little as $2 — then turned out to be priceless artifacts.

By Amber Morgan • December 4, 2024

12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired

From Apollo to Zeus, the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses are the most powerful deities in the pantheon of ancient Greek mythology and religion.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 30, 2024

12 Greek Gods And Goddesses From Ancient Mythology — And The Rituals, Sacrifices, And Temples They Inspired

From Apollo to Zeus, the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses are the most powerful deities in the pantheon of ancient Greek mythology and religion.

By Austin Harvey • November 30, 2024

Inside The Surprising History Of Totem Poles, The Indigenous Cultural Icons Of The Pacific Northwest

Totem poles serve a wide variety of purposes for the Indigenous groups that carve them, from illustrating a family's lineage to ridiculing people who have wronged the tribe.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 26, 2024

Inside The Surprising History Of Totem Poles, The Indigenous Cultural Icons Of The Pacific Northwest

Totem poles serve a wide variety of purposes for the Indigenous groups that carve them, from illustrating a family's lineage to ridiculing people who have wronged the tribe.

By Amber Morgan • November 26, 2024

Italian Police Recover Ancient Etruscan Artifacts Stolen And Posted Online By ‘Amateurish’ Tomb Raiders

The thieves were caught after one of them posted a photo of himself posing with a stolen relic on Facebook.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 22, 2024

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Italian Police Recover Ancient Etruscan Artifacts Stolen And Posted Online By ‘Amateurish’ Tomb Raiders

The thieves were caught after one of them posted a photo of himself posing with a stolen relic on Facebook.

By Amber Morgan • November 22, 2024

The Fascinating History Of Olmec Heads, Mexico’s Colossal Stone Sculptures

While researchers believe the Olmec civilization created the Olmec heads some 3,400 years ago to depict Mesoamerican rulers, their exact meaning remains a mystery.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 20, 2024

The Fascinating History Of Olmec Heads, Mexico’s Colossal Stone Sculptures

While researchers believe the Olmec civilization created the Olmec heads some 3,400 years ago to depict Mesoamerican rulers, their exact meaning remains a mystery.

By Amber Morgan • November 20, 2024

2,000-Year-Old Roman Knife Handle Depicting A Gladiator Unearthed In Perfect Condition Near Hadrian’s Wall

Archaeologists excavating in northern England discovered a rare knife handle depicting a gladiator, revealing the reach of Roman celebrity culture across the empire.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 20, 2024

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2,000-Year-Old Roman Knife Handle Depicting A Gladiator Unearthed In Perfect Condition Near Hadrian’s Wall

Archaeologists excavating in northern England discovered a rare knife handle depicting a gladiator, revealing the reach of Roman celebrity culture across the empire.

By Amber Morgan • November 20, 2024

A 1,600-Year-Old Amulet Depicting Solomon Spearing The Devil Was Discovered In Türkiye

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in Türkiye uncovered a 1,600-year-old pendant depicting Solomon riding on horseback and attacking the Devil alongside an inscription that reads, "Our Lord defeated evil."

By Amber Morgan • Nov 15, 2024

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A 1,600-Year-Old Amulet Depicting Solomon Spearing The Devil Was Discovered In Türkiye

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in Türkiye uncovered a 1,600-year-old pendant depicting Solomon riding on horseback and attacking the Devil alongside an inscription that reads, "Our Lord defeated evil."

By Amber Morgan • November 15, 2024

The Oldest Known Depictions Of Fishing Were Just Discovered In Ice Age Engravings

The engravings from the Ice Age site of Gönnersdorf in Germany show fish in nets or traps, offering hints about how people fished thousands of years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 12, 2024

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The Oldest Known Depictions Of Fishing Were Just Discovered In Ice Age Engravings

The engravings from the Ice Age site of Gönnersdorf in Germany show fish in nets or traps, offering hints about how people fished thousands of years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 12, 2024

Da Vinci Painting That’s The Most Expensive Artwork Ever Sold Was Actually Painted By His Assistant, Expert Says

The painting is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci but a historian has come forward with a theory that it is actually the work of one of his assistants.

By Caroline Redmond • Nov 9, 2024

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Da Vinci Painting That’s The Most Expensive Artwork Ever Sold Was Actually Painted By His Assistant, Expert Says

The painting is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci but a historian has come forward with a theory that it is actually the work of one of his assistants.

By Caroline Redmond • November 9, 2024