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The 99 Most Interesting Facts From The Worlds Of History, Science, And Beyond

From the original color of the Egyptian pyramids to the surprising story behind Hawaiian pizza, these interesting facts will blow your mind.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 4, 2021

The 99 Most Interesting Facts From The Worlds Of History, Science, And Beyond

From the original color of the Egyptian pyramids to the surprising story behind Hawaiian pizza, these interesting facts will blow your mind.

By Kaleena Fraga August 4, 2021
Grazing Goats
Grazing Goats

These Grazing Goats And Sheep Just Helped Uncover Hundreds Of Forgotten Historic Graves In Ireland

The animals cleared so much overgrowth at the 18th-century graveyard at St. Matthew's Church in County Cork that they uncovered more than 500 individual headstones.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 3, 2021
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These Grazing Goats And Sheep Just Helped Uncover Hundreds Of Forgotten Historic Graves In Ireland

The animals cleared so much overgrowth at the 18th-century graveyard at St. Matthew's Church in County Cork that they uncovered more than 500 individual headstones.

By Kaleena Fraga August 3, 2021
Intersex Viking Grave Og Feature
Intersex Viking Grave Og Feature

DNA Testing Just Revealed That This 1,000-Year-Old Finnish Viking Was Likely A Well-Respected Intersex Warrior

The Viking remains, which date to between 1050 and 1300, were buried with both male and female objects, suggesting a highly-regarded member of society with a non-binary gender identity.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 2, 2021
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DNA Testing Just Revealed That This 1,000-Year-Old Finnish Viking Was Likely A Well-Respected Intersex Warrior

The Viking remains, which date to between 1050 and 1300, were buried with both male and female objects, suggesting a highly-regarded member of society with a non-binary gender identity.

By Kaleena Fraga August 2, 2021
Elizabeth Turner Fossils
Elizabeth Turner Fossils

These 890-Million-Year-Old ‘Spongelike’ Fossils Could Be The Oldest Animal Fossils Ever Discovered

Though the fossils suggest that animal life started 300 million years earlier than previously thought, not everyone is convinced.

By Kaleena Fraga Jul 29, 2021
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These 890-Million-Year-Old ‘Spongelike’ Fossils Could Be The Oldest Animal Fossils Ever Discovered

Though the fossils suggest that animal life started 300 million years earlier than previously thought, not everyone is convinced.

By Kaleena Fraga July 29, 2021
Pompeii Graffiti Featured Image
Pompeii Graffiti Featured Image

Pompeii Graffiti Shows Just How Raunchy Ancient Romans Really Were

Ancient Roman graffiti in Pompeii has been found on walls throughout the city, nearly perfectly preserved since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 28, 2021

Pompeii Graffiti Shows Just How Raunchy Ancient Romans Really Were

Ancient Roman graffiti in Pompeii has been found on walls throughout the city, nearly perfectly preserved since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

By Marco Margaritoff July 28, 2021
Roman Amphitheater 12
Roman Amphitheater 12

Archaeologists Just Discovered A 1,800-Year-Old Roman Gladiator Arena In Turkey — Where Travelers Bet On ‘Bloody Shows’

Researchers used 200-year-old records to uncover the Colosseum-like arena where gladiators and animals fought to the death in the ancient town of Mastaura in western Turkey.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 28, 2021
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Archaeologists Just Discovered A 1,800-Year-Old Roman Gladiator Arena In Turkey — Where Travelers Bet On ‘Bloody Shows’

Researchers used 200-year-old records to uncover the Colosseum-like arena where gladiators and animals fought to the death in the ancient town of Mastaura in western Turkey.

By Marco Margaritoff July 28, 2021
Thonis Heracleion Stele 2
Thonis Heracleion Stele 2

Underwater Archaeologists Just Discovered A 2,200-Year-Old Military Shipwreck In Ancient Egypt’s Long-Lost Sunken City

Until the foundation of Alexandria, Thônis-Heracleion served as Ancient Egypt's largest port city on the Mediterranean Sea, where Greek merchants dominated trade.

By Marco Margaritoff Jul 21, 2021
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Underwater Archaeologists Just Discovered A 2,200-Year-Old Military Shipwreck In Ancient Egypt’s Long-Lost Sunken City

Until the foundation of Alexandria, Thônis-Heracleion served as Ancient Egypt's largest port city on the Mediterranean Sea, where Greek merchants dominated trade.

By Marco Margaritoff July 21, 2021
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