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Archaeologists Discovered A Mural Of A ‘Western Man’ With Blonde Hair And A Beard In An 8th-Century Tang Dynasty Tomb

Belonging to a man who died in present-day Taiyuan in 736 C.E., the tomb is adorned with a wealth of other paintings, including farmers working in their fields, sentries with swords, and several multicolored dragons.

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 25, 2024

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Archaeologists Discovered A Mural Of A ‘Western Man’ With Blonde Hair And A Beard In An 8th-Century Tang Dynasty Tomb

By Kaleena Fraga July 25, 2024

Inside The Enduring Myth Of Excalibur, The Legendary Sword Of King Arthur

According to legend, the British ruler King Arthur wielded a powerful sword called Excalibur in battle — and the weapon may have had magical powers.

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 24, 2024

Inside The Enduring Myth Of Excalibur, The Legendary Sword Of King Arthur

According to legend, the British ruler King Arthur wielded a powerful sword called Excalibur in battle — and the weapon may have had magical powers.

By Kaleena Fraga July 24, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Found A 2,000-Year-Old Corpse And Grave Goods Inside Italy’s ‘Tomb Of Cerberus’

The sarcophagus contains a corpse covered in a shroud as well as vessels that once held perfumed oil and tools ancient Romans used for bathing.

By Amber Morgan Jul 24, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Found A 2,000-Year-Old Corpse And Grave Goods Inside Italy’s ‘Tomb Of Cerberus’

The sarcophagus contains a corpse covered in a shroud as well as vessels that once held perfumed oil and tools ancient Romans used for bathing.

By Amber Morgan July 24, 2024

The Curious Tale Of The Cottingley Fairies, The Photo Hoax That Fooled The Creator Of Sherlock Holmes

Captured by two young girls in the early 20th century, the photos of the Cottingley Fairies appeared to show the girls posing in a garden with tiny, winged sprites.

By Amber Morgan Jul 23, 2024

The Curious Tale Of The Cottingley Fairies, The Photo Hoax That Fooled The Creator Of Sherlock Holmes

Captured by two young girls in the early 20th century, the photos of the Cottingley Fairies appeared to show the girls posing in a garden with tiny, winged sprites.

By Amber Morgan July 23, 2024

Andrew Cunanan, The Unhinged Serial Killer Who Murdered Gianni Versace

Beginning in April 1997, Andrew Cunanan began a cross-country killing spree that left at least five people dead before he took his own life in Miami on July 23, 1997.

By Katie Serena Jul 23, 2024

Andrew Cunanan, The Unhinged Serial Killer Who Murdered Gianni Versace

Beginning in April 1997, Andrew Cunanan began a cross-country killing spree that left at least five people dead before he took his own life in Miami on July 23, 1997.

By Katie Serena July 23, 2024

Archaeologists In Turkey Uncover 4,000-Year-Old Tablets Detailing A Cheese Eaten By Ancient Travelers

Ancient tablets discovered in Kültepe Kanis-Karum, an archaeological site in Kayseri, Türkiye, revealed fascinating information about life in Anatolia 4,000 years ago.

By Amber Morgan Jul 22, 2024

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Archaeologists In Turkey Uncover 4,000-Year-Old Tablets Detailing A Cheese Eaten By Ancient Travelers

Ancient tablets discovered in Kültepe Kanis-Karum, an archaeological site in Kayseri, Türkiye, revealed fascinating information about life in Anatolia 4,000 years ago.

By Amber Morgan July 22, 2024

The Story Of The Jackalope, The Legendary Rabbit With Antlers Said To Roam Wyoming

A jackrabbit with antelope horns, the jackalope has captivated the American West since it was allegedly discovered in the 1930s — but is this legendary creature actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 22, 2024

The Story Of The Jackalope, The Legendary Rabbit With Antlers Said To Roam Wyoming

A jackrabbit with antelope horns, the jackalope has captivated the American West since it was allegedly discovered in the 1930s — but is this legendary creature actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga July 22, 2024

The Mongol Empire Was One Of The Largest In World History — So How Did It Fall?

During the 13th century, the Mongol Empire ruled over nearly all of Asia, but disputes over borders and succession paired with waning military power led to its collapse by 1368.

By Austin Harvey Jul 21, 2024

The Mongol Empire Was One Of The Largest In World History — So How Did It Fall?

During the 13th century, the Mongol Empire ruled over nearly all of Asia, but disputes over borders and succession paired with waning military power led to its collapse by 1368.

By Austin Harvey July 21, 2024