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A Tourist In Pompeii Was Just Arrested For Carving His Name Into A 2,200-Year-Old Wall

The tourist from Kazakhstan carved the letters "ALI" into a plaster wall at the House of Ceii before authorities stopped him, and now he will have to pay for repairs to the ancient structure.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 1, 2024

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A Tourist In Pompeii Was Just Arrested For Carving His Name Into A 2,200-Year-Old Wall

The tourist from Kazakhstan carved the letters "ALI" into a plaster wall at the House of Ceii before authorities stopped him, and now he will have to pay for repairs to the ancient structure.

By Amber Morgan • July 1, 2024

Rare Bronze Bust Of Roman Emperor Caligula Rediscovered After It Went Missing 200 Years Ago

The bronze bust of Caligula was cast 2,000 years ago and gifted to the British writer Horace Walpole in 1767, but it seemingly vanished after it was purchased by a collector in the mid-19th century.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 27, 2024

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Rare Bronze Bust Of Roman Emperor Caligula Rediscovered After It Went Missing 200 Years Ago

The bronze bust of Caligula was cast 2,000 years ago and gifted to the British writer Horace Walpole in 1767, but it seemingly vanished after it was purchased by a collector in the mid-19th century.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 27, 2024

Archaeologists Uncovered An Ancient Egyptian Sarcophagus With A Painting That Looks Eerily Like Marge Simpson

In October 2023, Egyptian archaeologists unveiled a trove of artifacts from a New Kingdom cemetery, including a sarcophagus lid with an image of the goddess Nut — which had an uncanny resemblance to Marge Simpson.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 27, 2024

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Archaeologists Uncovered An Ancient Egyptian Sarcophagus With A Painting That Looks Eerily Like Marge Simpson

In October 2023, Egyptian archaeologists unveiled a trove of artifacts from a New Kingdom cemetery, including a sarcophagus lid with an image of the goddess Nut — which had an uncanny resemblance to Marge Simpson.

By Austin Harvey • June 27, 2024

2,000-Year-Old Celtic Fertility Figure With An Alien-Like Appearance And A ‘Prominent Phallus’ To Go Up For Auction In England

Ever since metal detectorist Bob Jemmett found "Nobby" six years ago, the figure has been his "constant companion," but now he's selling it to make improvements to his home.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 17, 2024

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2,000-Year-Old Celtic Fertility Figure With An Alien-Like Appearance And A ‘Prominent Phallus’ To Go Up For Auction In England

Ever since metal detectorist Bob Jemmett found "Nobby" six years ago, the figure has been his "constant companion," but now he's selling it to make improvements to his home.

By Austin Harvey • June 17, 2024

33 Of The Most Mesmerizing Mythological Creatures From Around The World

Discover the most enthralling mythical creatures from folklore and fairy tales — and learn about the legends that inspired them.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 13, 2024

33 Of The Most Mesmerizing Mythological Creatures From Around The World

Discover the most enthralling mythical creatures from folklore and fairy tales — and learn about the legends that inspired them.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 13, 2024

Archaeologists Just Uncovered A Rare Dragon Sculpture At The Great Wall Of China

Archaeologists uncovered a detailed dragon sculpture, weapons, and soldiers' personal items in a Ming Dynasty guard tower along the Great Wall of China.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 12, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Uncovered A Rare Dragon Sculpture At The Great Wall Of China

Archaeologists uncovered a detailed dragon sculpture, weapons, and soldiers' personal items in a Ming Dynasty guard tower along the Great Wall of China.

By Amber Morgan • June 12, 2024

Stunning ‘Blue Room’ Full Of Ancient Artifacts Revealed During Excavations At Pompeii

The room was likely a sacrarium, or a shrine where ancient Romans kept sacred objects and worshipped household deities.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 10, 2024

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Stunning ‘Blue Room’ Full Of Ancient Artifacts Revealed During Excavations At Pompeii

The room was likely a sacrarium, or a shrine where ancient Romans kept sacred objects and worshipped household deities.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 10, 2024

Ancient Rock Carvings Uncovered In The Jungles Of South America May Be The Largest In The World

Carved between 1,000 and 2,000 years ago, these enormous engravings are located along the Orinoco River in Colombia and Venezuela.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 6, 2024

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Ancient Rock Carvings Uncovered In The Jungles Of South America May Be The Largest In The World

Carved between 1,000 and 2,000 years ago, these enormous engravings are located along the Orinoco River in Colombia and Venezuela.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 6, 2024

Woman Learns The ‘Fake’ Renaissance Painting She Kept Over Her Stove Was Actually A 700-Year-Old Masterpiece

"I immediately thought it was a work of Italian primitivism. But I didn't imagine it was a Cimabue," said the auctioneer who was first to examine the painting.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 2, 2024

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Woman Learns The ‘Fake’ Renaissance Painting She Kept Over Her Stove Was Actually A 700-Year-Old Masterpiece

"I immediately thought it was a work of Italian primitivism. But I didn't imagine it was a Cimabue," said the auctioneer who was first to examine the painting.

By Natasha Ishak • June 2, 2024

Ancient Drawings Of Stick-Figure Gladiators Likely Made By Children Uncovered At The Ruins Of Pompeii

Found on a courtyard wall, these charcoal drawings depict an intense gladiator battle, an animal hunt, and the outlines of three small hands.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 29, 2024

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Ancient Drawings Of Stick-Figure Gladiators Likely Made By Children Uncovered At The Ruins Of Pompeii

Found on a courtyard wall, these charcoal drawings depict an intense gladiator battle, an animal hunt, and the outlines of three small hands.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 29, 2024