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1,800-Year-Old Marble Head Of Apollo Unearthed In Greece

Believed to have been part of a statue that adorned an enormous fountain, this Apollo head was found by archaeology students among the ruins of the historic city of Philippi.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 29, 2024

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1,800-Year-Old Marble Head Of Apollo Unearthed In Greece

Believed to have been part of a statue that adorned an enormous fountain, this Apollo head was found by archaeology students among the ruins of the historic city of Philippi.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 29, 2024

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

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

These 77 Images Are Some Of The World’s First Color Photos

From the very first color photo taken in 1861 to the streets of Paris during World War I, these incredible early color photographs offer a window into the past.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 25, 2024

These 77 Images Are Some Of The World’s First Color Photos

From the very first color photo taken in 1861 to the streets of Paris during World War I, these incredible early color photographs offer a window into the past.

By Erin Kelly • March 25, 2024

The Louvre Just Completed A Restoration Of The Portrait That Convinced Henry VIII To Marry Anne Of Cleves

Upon seeing Anne of Cleves' Portrait in 1539, King Henry VIII of England reportedly became enchanted. Now, the recent restoration shows what that portrait looked like when the king first laid his eyes on it nearly 500 years ago.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 20, 2024

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The Louvre Just Completed A Restoration Of The Portrait That Convinced Henry VIII To Marry Anne Of Cleves

Upon seeing Anne of Cleves' Portrait in 1539, King Henry VIII of England reportedly became enchanted. Now, the recent restoration shows what that portrait looked like when the king first laid his eyes on it nearly 500 years ago.

By Amber Morgan • March 20, 2024

The History Of The Codex Gigas, The Massive Medieval Manuscript Known As The ‘Devil’s Bible’

The 620-page Codex Gigas stands nearly 36 inches high and may have taken 25 years for a single monk to write.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Mar 16, 2024

The History Of The Codex Gigas, The Massive Medieval Manuscript Known As The ‘Devil’s Bible’

The 620-page Codex Gigas stands nearly 36 inches high and may have taken 25 years for a single monk to write.

By Aimee Lamoureux • March 16, 2024

Painting Bought For $300 Turns Out To Be Rare J. M. W. Turner Watercolor Worth As Much As $40,000

The J. M. W. Turner watercolor is a "significant" find, and it's just the latest of the artist's paintings to be rediscovered.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 15, 2024

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Painting Bought For $300 Turns Out To Be Rare J. M. W. Turner Watercolor Worth As Much As $40,000

The J. M. W. Turner watercolor is a "significant" find, and it's just the latest of the artist's paintings to be rediscovered.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 15, 2024

What Happened To Steve Ross, The Son Of Bob Ross?

Steve Ross could barely paint in the aftermath of his father's death in 1995. But now, he's back at the easel — teaching a new generation of happy painters.

By Tim Brinkhof • Mar 15, 2024

What Happened To Steve Ross, The Son Of Bob Ross?

Steve Ross could barely paint in the aftermath of his father's death in 1995. But now, he's back at the easel — teaching a new generation of happy painters.

By Tim Brinkhof • March 15, 2024

Construction Workers At A Historic British Estate Happen Upon A Statue Head From Ancient Rome

Construction worker Greg Crawley was operating a mechanical digger when he came upon a large stone — one that turned out to be the head of an ancient Roman statue.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 13, 2024

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Construction Workers At A Historic British Estate Happen Upon A Statue Head From Ancient Rome

Construction worker Greg Crawley was operating a mechanical digger when he came upon a large stone — one that turned out to be the head of an ancient Roman statue.

By Austin Harvey • March 13, 2024

The Heartbreaking Death Of Natasha Richardson After She Hit Her Head During A Ski Lesson

Best known for her roles on Broadway and in The Parent Trap, Natasha Richardson died on March 18, 2009 after a skiing accident in Quebec left her brain dead.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 12, 2024

The Heartbreaking Death Of Natasha Richardson After She Hit Her Head During A Ski Lesson

Best known for her roles on Broadway and in The Parent Trap, Natasha Richardson died on March 18, 2009 after a skiing accident in Quebec left her brain dead.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 12, 2024