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A Rare Ovarian Tumor With Teeth Was Found In The Body Of An Egyptian Woman Buried Three Millennia Ago

Identified as a teratoma, a rare type of tumor made up of tissues like muscle, hair, or bone, the tumor is the oldest of its kind ever discovered.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Nov 16, 2023

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A Rare Ovarian Tumor With Teeth Was Found In The Body Of An Egyptian Woman Buried Three Millennia Ago

Identified as a teratoma, a rare type of tumor made up of tissues like muscle, hair, or bone, the tumor is the oldest of its kind ever discovered.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz November 16, 2023

A Scuba Diver Just Discovered A Massive Treasure Cache Of Tens Of Thousands Of Ancient Roman Coins

The coins, which date back to the 4th century, were preserved in excellent condition, with archaeologists saying even the most weathered were still legible.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Nov 15, 2023

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A Scuba Diver Just Discovered A Massive Treasure Cache Of Tens Of Thousands Of Ancient Roman Coins

The coins, which date back to the 4th century, were preserved in excellent condition, with archaeologists saying even the most weathered were still legible.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz November 15, 2023

‘Magical’ Roman Wind Chime With Winged Phallus Meant To Ward Off The Evil Eye Discovered In Serbia

The bronze wind chime phallus once hung at the entrance of a large home in the ancient Roman city of Viminacium.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 15, 2023

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‘Magical’ Roman Wind Chime With Winged Phallus Meant To Ward Off The Evil Eye Discovered In Serbia

The bronze wind chime phallus once hung at the entrance of a large home in the ancient Roman city of Viminacium.

By Kaleena Fraga November 15, 2023

Scientists Just Discovered A Lost Continent Thought To Have Disappeared Without A Trace 155 Million Years Ago

The continent known as Argoland broke off from northwestern Australia 155 million years ago.

By Austin Harvey Nov 14, 2023

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Scientists Just Discovered A Lost Continent Thought To Have Disappeared Without A Trace 155 Million Years Ago

The continent known as Argoland broke off from northwestern Australia 155 million years ago.

By Austin Harvey November 14, 2023

Archaeologists At Chichén Itzá Just Uncovered A Maya Warrior Statue With A Feathered Serpent Helmet

The discovery of the 1,000-year-old sculpture came as excavation crews prepared the area for the future placement of a train route through the Yucatán Peninsula.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Nov 13, 2023

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Archaeologists At Chichén Itzá Just Uncovered A Maya Warrior Statue With A Feathered Serpent Helmet

The discovery of the 1,000-year-old sculpture came as excavation crews prepared the area for the future placement of a train route through the Yucatán Peninsula.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz November 13, 2023

This Week In History News, Nov. 5 – 11

Ancient tomb covered in anti-snake spells found in Egypt, human remains with a hollowed-out face unearthed in Germany, Bronze Age meeting hall uncovered near Berlin.

By All That's Interesting Nov 10, 2023

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This Week In History News, Nov. 5 – 11

Ancient tomb covered in anti-snake spells found in Egypt, human remains with a hollowed-out face unearthed in Germany, Bronze Age meeting hall uncovered near Berlin.

By All That's Interesting November 10, 2023

Scores Of Sealed Letters To French Sailors From The Seven Years War Read For The First Time In 250 Years

The more than 100 letters were written and sent to sailors on the Galatée between 1757 and 1758 but never delivered after the ship was captured by the British during the Seven Years War.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 10, 2023

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Scores Of Sealed Letters To French Sailors From The Seven Years War Read For The First Time In 250 Years

The more than 100 letters were written and sent to sailors on the Galatée between 1757 and 1758 but never delivered after the ship was captured by the British during the Seven Years War.

By Kaleena Fraga November 10, 2023

Inside Gunung Padang, The Indonesian Megalith That May Be The Oldest Pyramid In The World

With pieces that might be 27,000 years old, the pyramid known as Gunung Padang could be evidence of an advanced civilization that predates any other in world history.

By Bernadette Deron Nov 8, 2023

Inside Gunung Padang, The Indonesian Megalith That May Be The Oldest Pyramid In The World

With pieces that might be 27,000 years old, the pyramid known as Gunung Padang could be evidence of an advanced civilization that predates any other in world history.

By Bernadette Deron November 8, 2023