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New Study Finds That Humpback Whales Make And Use Complex Tools To Catch Their Prey

These new findings have added humpback whales to the short list of animals that manufacture and use their own tools.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 22, 2024

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New Study Finds That Humpback Whales Make And Use Complex Tools To Catch Their Prey

These new findings have added humpback whales to the short list of animals that manufacture and use their own tools.

By Amber Morgan • August 22, 2024

12th-Century Burial Of An Elite Woman Uncovered At A Mongolian Fortress Built Before The Reign Of Genghis Khan

This lavish burial could shed light on the little-understood period between the collapse of the Kitan Empire around 1125 C.E. and the rise of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan in 1206 C.E.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 22, 2024

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12th-Century Burial Of An Elite Woman Uncovered At A Mongolian Fortress Built Before The Reign Of Genghis Khan

This lavish burial could shed light on the little-understood period between the collapse of the Kitan Empire around 1125 C.E. and the rise of the Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan in 1206 C.E.

By Austin Harvey • August 22, 2024

The Hunt For The SS Central America, The Ship That Sank Carrying 15 Tons Of Gold

On September 12, 1857, the SS Central America sank while transporting hundreds of passengers and about 30,000 pounds of gold. In 1988, treasure hunter Tommy Thompson found the wreck and made off with the gold — but the story didn’t end there.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 21, 2024

The Hunt For The SS Central America, The Ship That Sank Carrying 15 Tons Of Gold

On September 12, 1857, the SS Central America sank while transporting hundreds of passengers and about 30,000 pounds of gold. In 1988, treasure hunter Tommy Thompson found the wreck and made off with the gold — but the story didn’t end there.

By Amber Morgan • August 21, 2024

Archaeologists Discover A Possible Animal Toy Carved From Volcanic Rock At A Medieval Site In Iceland

The small figurine resembles a bear or a boar, and it is in remarkably good condition.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 21, 2024

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Archaeologists Discover A Possible Animal Toy Carved From Volcanic Rock At A Medieval Site In Iceland

The small figurine resembles a bear or a boar, and it is in remarkably good condition.

By Austin Harvey • August 21, 2024

Massive Medieval Picture Stone Discovered By Chance During Home Renovations In Germany

While renovating his home in Klotzow, Germany, Peter Wittenberg recently happened upon a 12th-century "picture stone" emblazoned with the image of a mysterious figure that may be Bishop Otto of Bamberg.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 21, 2024

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Massive Medieval Picture Stone Discovered By Chance During Home Renovations In Germany

While renovating his home in Klotzow, Germany, Peter Wittenberg recently happened upon a 12th-century "picture stone" emblazoned with the image of a mysterious figure that may be Bishop Otto of Bamberg.

By Amber Morgan • August 21, 2024

10-Year-Old Boy Discovers An 18th-Century Sword With A Metal Detector He Just Got For His Birthday

The sword is believed to have been an English officers' sword from about 300 years ago.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 21, 2024

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10-Year-Old Boy Discovers An 18th-Century Sword With A Metal Detector He Just Got For His Birthday

The sword is believed to have been an English officers' sword from about 300 years ago.

By Natasha Ishak • August 21, 2024

After Nearly 50 Years, Astrophysicists May Have Uncovered The Source Of The Mysterious Wow! Signal

The mystery of the "Wow! signal" has fascinated scientists for nearly 50 years. Now, researchers in Puerto Rico believe they have finally solved it.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 20, 2024

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After Nearly 50 Years, Astrophysicists May Have Uncovered The Source Of The Mysterious Wow! Signal

The mystery of the "Wow! signal" has fascinated scientists for nearly 50 years. Now, researchers in Puerto Rico believe they have finally solved it.

By Amber Morgan • August 20, 2024

Three Shipwrecks From World War II’s Battle Of Attu Discovered Off The Coast Of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands

Known as the "forgotten battle," May 1943's Battle of Attu was the only clash during World War II that was fought in North America.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 20, 2024

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Three Shipwrecks From World War II’s Battle Of Attu Discovered Off The Coast Of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands

Known as the "forgotten battle," May 1943's Battle of Attu was the only clash during World War II that was fought in North America.

By Austin Harvey • August 20, 2024

This Ancient Human Brain Remained Almost Perfectly Intact For 2,600 Years — And Experts Might Finally Know Why

A new study found that a mysterious compound could have protected the Heslington Brain from being attacked by destructive enzymes.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 20, 2024

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This Ancient Human Brain Remained Almost Perfectly Intact For 2,600 Years — And Experts Might Finally Know Why

A new study found that a mysterious compound could have protected the Heslington Brain from being attacked by destructive enzymes.

By Natasha Ishak • August 20, 2024

Englishman Unveils Ichthyosaurus Fossil His Ancestors Kept Buried In Their Yard

"They took it home and buried it. You have to remember that fossils weren't really explained until Darwin came along."

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 20, 2024

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Englishman Unveils Ichthyosaurus Fossil His Ancestors Kept Buried In Their Yard

"They took it home and buried it. You have to remember that fossils weren't really explained until Darwin came along."

By Marco Margaritoff • August 20, 2024