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Australian Officials Baffled By Giant Metal Cylinder That Mysteriously Washed Up On Green Head Beach

Police are still investigating the object's origins, but some experts believe the cylinder may have been the fuel tank of an Indian satellite.

By Austin Harvey Jul 17, 2023
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Australian Officials Baffled By Giant Metal Cylinder That Mysteriously Washed Up On Green Head Beach

Police are still investigating the object's origins, but some experts believe the cylinder may have been the fuel tank of an Indian satellite.

By Austin Harvey July 17, 2023

Why Alexander The Great’s Tomb Remains Elusive After 2,000 Years

After Alexander the Great died in Babylon in 323 B.C.E., he was buried in Memphis before being moved to Alexandria — but the exact location of his tomb remains mysterious.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 15, 2023

Why Alexander The Great’s Tomb Remains Elusive After 2,000 Years

After Alexander the Great died in Babylon in 323 B.C.E., he was buried in Memphis before being moved to Alexandria — but the exact location of his tomb remains mysterious.

By Marco Margaritoff July 15, 2023

This Week In History News, Jul. 9 – 15

Civil War-era coin trove unearthed in Kentucky, 1,100-year-old Viking burial found in Norway, possible oldest settlement in North America discovered in Oregon.

By All That's Interesting Jul 14, 2023
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This Week In History News, Jul. 9 – 15

Civil War-era coin trove unearthed in Kentucky, 1,100-year-old Viking burial found in Norway, possible oldest settlement in North America discovered in Oregon.

By All That's Interesting July 14, 2023

Vase Bought At Thrift Store For $3.30 Turns Out To Be Rare Japanese Antique

A couple was perusing a UK thrift store when they stumbled on a tiny vase with Japanese inscriptions on the bottom — that turned out to be from Meiji-era artist Namikawa Yasuyuki.

By Amber Morgan Jul 14, 2023
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Vase Bought At Thrift Store For $3.30 Turns Out To Be Rare Japanese Antique

A couple was perusing a UK thrift store when they stumbled on a tiny vase with Japanese inscriptions on the bottom — that turned out to be from Meiji-era artist Namikawa Yasuyuki.

By Amber Morgan July 14, 2023

A 1,100-Year-Old Viking Grave Was Just Uncovered In Southern Norway By A Family Renovating Their House

Oddbjørn Holum Heiland was digging in his yard to prepare for a home extension when he accidentally unearthed a ninth-century Viking burial site rife with artifacts.

By Austin Harvey Jul 13, 2023
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A 1,100-Year-Old Viking Grave Was Just Uncovered In Southern Norway By A Family Renovating Their House

Oddbjørn Holum Heiland was digging in his yard to prepare for a home extension when he accidentally unearthed a ninth-century Viking burial site rife with artifacts.

By Austin Harvey July 13, 2023

Nearly 80 Years After Going MIA During World War II, This U.S. Soldier’s Remains Have Finally Been Identified

Private Wing O. Hom has been missing in action since Feb. 2, 1944 — and now, 79 years later, his remains have finally returned to the United States.

By Amber Morgan Jul 13, 2023
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Nearly 80 Years After Going MIA During World War II, This U.S. Soldier’s Remains Have Finally Been Identified

Private Wing O. Hom has been missing in action since Feb. 2, 1944 — and now, 79 years later, his remains have finally returned to the United States.

By Amber Morgan July 13, 2023

A New Octopus Species May Have Been Discovered In Rare Octopus Nursery Off Of Costa Rica

A 19-day expedition by an international team of scientists revealed two octopus nurseries, a new species of octopus, and more stunning biodiversity in the deep sea off Costa Rica's coast.

By Austin Harvey Jul 11, 2023
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A New Octopus Species May Have Been Discovered In Rare Octopus Nursery Off Of Costa Rica

A 19-day expedition by an international team of scientists revealed two octopus nurseries, a new species of octopus, and more stunning biodiversity in the deep sea off Costa Rica's coast.

By Austin Harvey July 11, 2023

Archaeologists Discover 18,000-Year-Old Rockshelter In Oregon That Could Be The Oldest Human Settlement In North America

Archaeologists at the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter in eastern Oregon determined the settlement's age through radiocarbon dating of camel teeth found there in 2012.

By Amber Morgan Jul 10, 2023
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Archaeologists Discover 18,000-Year-Old Rockshelter In Oregon That Could Be The Oldest Human Settlement In North America

Archaeologists at the Rimrock Draw Rockshelter in eastern Oregon determined the settlement's age through radiocarbon dating of camel teeth found there in 2012.

By Amber Morgan July 10, 2023

Norwegian Dad Hiking With His Family Spots Rock Paintings From The Bronze Age

Dating back several millennia, these stunning petroglyphs uncovered south of Oslo appear to depict hunting scenes as well as oarsmen rowing in a boat.

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 10, 2023
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Norwegian Dad Hiking With His Family Spots Rock Paintings From The Bronze Age

Dating back several millennia, these stunning petroglyphs uncovered south of Oslo appear to depict hunting scenes as well as oarsmen rowing in a boat.

By Kaleena Fraga July 10, 2023
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