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Two Ancient Stone Anchors Were Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Sicily

The anchors are believed to date from 800 to 480 B.C.E. and are expected to be recovered from the water soon.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 27, 2023

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Two Ancient Stone Anchors Were Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Sicily

The anchors are believed to date from 800 to 480 B.C.E. and are expected to be recovered from the water soon.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 27, 2023

Massive 10,000-Year-Old Mammoth Jaw Pulled Out Of Florida River

The mammoth jaw was discovered in Florida's Peace River by self-proclaimed fossil junkie "Captain John" Kreastoulas.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 21, 2023

Massive 10,000-Year-Old Mammoth Jaw Pulled Out Of Florida River

The mammoth jaw was discovered in Florida's Peace River by self-proclaimed fossil junkie "Captain John" Kreastoulas.

By Austin Harvey • November 21, 2023

Civil War Weapons Pulled Out Of South Carolina River 160 Years After Union Forces Dumped Them There

Union troops dumped more than 1 million ball cartridges and 26,000 pounds of gunpowder into the Congaree River during the capture of Columbia in February 1865.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 21, 2023

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Civil War Weapons Pulled Out Of South Carolina River 160 Years After Union Forces Dumped Them There

Union troops dumped more than 1 million ball cartridges and 26,000 pounds of gunpowder into the Congaree River during the capture of Columbia in February 1865.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 21, 2023

More Than 3,000 Roman Coins And Gems Unearthed At Italy’s ‘Pompeii Of The North’

Archaeologists discovered this treasure trove in the ruins of a theater in the ancient Roman city of Claterna, confirming that the site was once a major commerce center for Romans.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Nov 20, 2023

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More Than 3,000 Roman Coins And Gems Unearthed At Italy’s ‘Pompeii Of The North’

Archaeologists discovered this treasure trove in the ruins of a theater in the ancient Roman city of Claterna, confirming that the site was once a major commerce center for Romans.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • November 20, 2023

Uncovered Artifacts Shed New Light On One Of Victorian London’s Most Notorious Workhouses

Though London's St. Pancras Workhouse became so notorious that some have linked it to Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, excavations suggest that it was originally intended to support and comfort its inhabitants.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 20, 2023

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Uncovered Artifacts Shed New Light On One Of Victorian London’s Most Notorious Workhouses

Though London's St. Pancras Workhouse became so notorious that some have linked it to Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, excavations suggest that it was originally intended to support and comfort its inhabitants.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 20, 2023

This Week In History News, Nov. 12 – 18

Ancient grave filled with headhunting victims found in China, phallic Roman wind chime discovered in Serbia, cache of ancient coins uncovered near Sardinia.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 17, 2023

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This Week In History News, Nov. 12 – 18

Ancient grave filled with headhunting victims found in China, phallic Roman wind chime discovered in Serbia, cache of ancient coins uncovered near Sardinia.

By All That's Interesting • November 17, 2023

This 318-Year-Old Scottish Bible Was Just Discovered In An Iowa Retirement Home

The Scottish Bible was printed in 1705 and contained a written record of the original owners' family inside.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 17, 2023

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This 318-Year-Old Scottish Bible Was Just Discovered In An Iowa Retirement Home

The Scottish Bible was printed in 1705 and contained a written record of the original owners' family inside.

By Austin Harvey • November 17, 2023

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