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Hungry Badger Leads Archeologists To ‘Exceptional’ Collection Of Roman-Era Coins In Spain

The 209 coins date back to between the third and fifth centuries and were minted across the Roman empire.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 12, 2022

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Hungry Badger Leads Archeologists To ‘Exceptional’ Collection Of Roman-Era Coins In Spain

The 209 coins date back to between the third and fifth centuries and were minted across the Roman empire.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 12, 2022

Archaeologists May Have Just Found The Long Lost ‘Temple of Hercules’ In Spain

A close study of topographical data from Spain's coasts may have revealed the lost Temple of Hercules Gaditanus in the Bay of Cádiz.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 10, 2022

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Archaeologists May Have Just Found The Long Lost ‘Temple of Hercules’ In Spain

A close study of topographical data from Spain's coasts may have revealed the lost Temple of Hercules Gaditanus in the Bay of Cádiz.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 10, 2022

This Week In History News, Jan. 2 – 8

Scotland considers pardon for people accused of witchcraft centuries ago, ancient toilet uncovered in Israel, medieval runes found in Norway.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 7, 2022

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This Week In History News, Jan. 2 – 8

Scotland considers pardon for people accused of witchcraft centuries ago, ancient toilet uncovered in Israel, medieval runes found in Norway.

By All That's Interesting • January 7, 2022

15 History News Stories From 2021 That Reshaped Our Understanding Of The Past

Whether it was the cave where Vikings tried to ward off the apocalypse or the nude English giant that's baffled experts for centuries, these are the most astounding pieces of history news from 2021.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 31, 2021

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15 History News Stories From 2021 That Reshaped Our Understanding Of The Past

Whether it was the cave where Vikings tried to ward off the apocalypse or the nude English giant that's baffled experts for centuries, these are the most astounding pieces of history news from 2021.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 31, 2021

What Are Tardigrades? Meet The Most Resilient Animals On Earth

The segmented invertebrates known as tardigrades may be microscopic, but these indestructible "water bears" are planet Earth's most resilient creatures.

By Katie Serena • Dec 29, 2021

What Are Tardigrades? Meet The Most Resilient Animals On Earth

The segmented invertebrates known as tardigrades may be microscopic, but these indestructible "water bears" are planet Earth's most resilient creatures.

By Katie Serena • December 29, 2021

Archaeologists Uncover Car-Sized Millipede In England With Fossil Of Largest Arthropod In History

Discovered by mere chance, the fossilized creature is the largest millipede ever found — and would have grown to weigh 110 pounds with a body spanning nine feet.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 23, 2021

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Archaeologists Uncover Car-Sized Millipede In England With Fossil Of Largest Arthropod In History

Discovered by mere chance, the fossilized creature is the largest millipede ever found — and would have grown to weigh 110 pounds with a body spanning nine feet.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 23, 2021

Israeli Archaeologists Just Found A Gold Ring With One Of The Earliest Symbols For Jesus Christ In A Roman-Era Shipwreck

The octagonal gold ring dates to the third century and is inlaid with a green gemstone that has an image of Jesus as the "good shepherd" carved into it.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 23, 2021

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Israeli Archaeologists Just Found A Gold Ring With One Of The Earliest Symbols For Jesus Christ In A Roman-Era Shipwreck

The octagonal gold ring dates to the third century and is inlaid with a green gemstone that has an image of Jesus as the "good shepherd" carved into it.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 23, 2021

The Mysterious Footballfish, The Nightmarish Deep-Sea Creature That’s Never Even Been Seen Alive

A number of extremely rare Pacific footballfish have washed up in California in 2021, both puzzling and delighting curious scientists.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 22, 2021

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The Mysterious Footballfish, The Nightmarish Deep-Sea Creature That’s Never Even Been Seen Alive

A number of extremely rare Pacific footballfish have washed up in California in 2021, both puzzling and delighting curious scientists.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 22, 2021

Perfectly Preserved, 70 Million-Year-Old Baby Dinosaur Found Curled Up In Its Egg

Excavated at the turn of the millennium, this 72-million-year-old fossil was left gathering dust in storage for a decade. It is now one of the most complete baby dinosaurs ever found.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 22, 2021

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Perfectly Preserved, 70 Million-Year-Old Baby Dinosaur Found Curled Up In Its Egg

Excavated at the turn of the millennium, this 72-million-year-old fossil was left gathering dust in storage for a decade. It is now one of the most complete baby dinosaurs ever found.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 22, 2021

X-Rays Of Rare Viking ‘Mayback Sword’ Discovered In 2015 Reveal Rich Decorations On Ancient Weapon

When a curious landowner on the Orkney Islands found human bones, archeologists investigated his grounds and found a staggering trove of Viking treasure underneath.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 21, 2021

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X-Rays Of Rare Viking ‘Mayback Sword’ Discovered In 2015 Reveal Rich Decorations On Ancient Weapon

When a curious landowner on the Orkney Islands found human bones, archeologists investigated his grounds and found a staggering trove of Viking treasure underneath.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 21, 2021