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Underwater Archaeologists Just Discovered A Medieval Infantry Helmet On The Sea Floor Near Sicily

The medieval battle helmet was recently pulled out of the Ionian Sea, possibly for the first time in nearly 600 years.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 4, 2024

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Underwater Archaeologists Just Discovered A Medieval Infantry Helmet On The Sea Floor Near Sicily

The medieval battle helmet was recently pulled out of the Ionian Sea, possibly for the first time in nearly 600 years.

By Amber Morgan • April 4, 2024

Rare 12th Century Samurai Sword Found In Attic

The sword was pulled from the attic decades ago, but a recent ceremonial cleaning revealed it was a priceless heirloom from the 12th century.

By Katie Serena • Apr 3, 2024

Rare 12th Century Samurai Sword Found In Attic

The sword was pulled from the attic decades ago, but a recent ceremonial cleaning revealed it was a priceless heirloom from the 12th century.

By Katie Serena • April 3, 2024

The Murky History Of The Aztec Death Whistle, The Screaming Instrument Said To Make The Most Terrifying Sound In The World

While some have theorized that ancient Mesoamericans used the Aztec death whistle to terrify their enemies during battle, experts are still unsure what exactly these skull-shaped instruments were really used for.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 2, 2024

The Murky History Of The Aztec Death Whistle, The Screaming Instrument Said To Make The Most Terrifying Sound In The World

While some have theorized that ancient Mesoamericans used the Aztec death whistle to terrify their enemies during battle, experts are still unsure what exactly these skull-shaped instruments were really used for.

By Austin Harvey • April 2, 2024

The Rise And Fall Of Danny Porush, The Fraudster Who Inspired Jonah Hill’s Wolf Of Wall Street Character

Danny Porush was one of the founders of Stratton Oakmont, the infamous brokerage behind the multi-million dollar “pump and dump” stock fraud scheme that would inspire The Wolf of Wall Street.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 2, 2024

The Rise And Fall Of Danny Porush, The Fraudster Who Inspired Jonah Hill’s Wolf Of Wall Street Character

Danny Porush was one of the founders of Stratton Oakmont, the infamous brokerage behind the multi-million dollar “pump and dump” stock fraud scheme that would inspire The Wolf of Wall Street.

By Austin Harvey • April 2, 2024

Floating Door Prop From ‘Titanic’ Sells At Auction For More Than $700,000

The wooden door frame from Titanic played a pivotal role in the 1997 movie and has been the subject of debate among fans in years since.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 1, 2024

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Floating Door Prop From ‘Titanic’ Sells At Auction For More Than $700,000

The wooden door frame from Titanic played a pivotal role in the 1997 movie and has been the subject of debate among fans in years since.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 1, 2024

How Did Avicii Die? Inside His Tragic Suicide

Better known by his stage name Avicii, Tim Bergling rose to international fame as an EDM DJ before dying by suicide in 2018.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 31, 2024

How Did Avicii Die? Inside His Tragic Suicide

Better known by his stage name Avicii, Tim Bergling rose to international fame as an EDM DJ before dying by suicide in 2018.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 31, 2024

Excavations Ahead Of A Planned Housing Development In England Reveal A Massive Roman Villa Complex

The Roman villa in Oxfordshire, England likely served both a cultural and spiritual role in the area between the 1st and 5th centuries given the sheer amount of artifacts found there.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 27, 2024

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Excavations Ahead Of A Planned Housing Development In England Reveal A Massive Roman Villa Complex

The Roman villa in Oxfordshire, England likely served both a cultural and spiritual role in the area between the 1st and 5th centuries given the sheer amount of artifacts found there.

By Amber Morgan • March 27, 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

The Mystifying History Of Druids, The Spiritual Leaders Of The Ancient World

First appearing in written records in the third century B.C.E. and documented by Julius Caesar himself, Druids were esteemed ancient Celts who served as teachers, judges, and priests found in Britain and Gaul.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 24, 2024

The Mystifying History Of Druids, The Spiritual Leaders Of The Ancient World

First appearing in written records in the third century B.C.E. and documented by Julius Caesar himself, Druids were esteemed ancient Celts who served as teachers, judges, and priests found in Britain and Gaul.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 24, 2024

Archaeologists Discover A 1,000-Year-Old Animal Bone Skate In The Czech Republic

The bone skate, discovered in the Czech Republic's Olomouc Region, is believed to be part of a larger European tradition of crafting skates to traverse icy environments.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 22, 2024

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Archaeologists Discover A 1,000-Year-Old Animal Bone Skate In The Czech Republic

The bone skate, discovered in the Czech Republic's Olomouc Region, is believed to be part of a larger European tradition of crafting skates to traverse icy environments.

By Amber Morgan • March 22, 2024