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‘Monster’ Oyster The Size Of A Newborn Baby Harvested Off The English Coast

Found off the Essex coast, this oyster measures about a foot in length, making it roughly the size of a newborn baby.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 1, 2024

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‘Monster’ Oyster The Size Of A Newborn Baby Harvested Off The English Coast

Found off the Essex coast, this oyster measures about a foot in length, making it roughly the size of a newborn baby.

By Austin Harvey • August 1, 2024

Metal Detectorists Just Discovered An Ancient Cache Of Unusual Roman Coins In A Field In Southeastern Poland

Metal detectorists found a number of Roman coins from the second and third centuries C.E. that included several Visigoth counterfeits and others that had been cut in order to make change.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 1, 2024

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Metal Detectorists Just Discovered An Ancient Cache Of Unusual Roman Coins In A Field In Southeastern Poland

Metal detectorists found a number of Roman coins from the second and third centuries C.E. that included several Visigoth counterfeits and others that had been cut in order to make change.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 1, 2024

Long-Lost Portrait Of Henry VIII Discovered In The Background Of A Photo Shared On X

Commissioned by local politician Ralph Sheldon in the 1590s, the portrait was just one of a series of 22 paintings that have largely vanished from the historical record.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 31, 2024

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Long-Lost Portrait Of Henry VIII Discovered In The Background Of A Photo Shared On X

Commissioned by local politician Ralph Sheldon in the 1590s, the portrait was just one of a series of 22 paintings that have largely vanished from the historical record.

By Austin Harvey • July 31, 2024

Archaeologists Just Unearthed The Remains Of One Of The Oldest Known Colonial Homes In Williamsburg

The structure dates back as far as 1660 and likely belonged to an "affluent" family.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 31, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Unearthed The Remains Of One Of The Oldest Known Colonial Homes In Williamsburg

The structure dates back as far as 1660 and likely belonged to an "affluent" family.

By Amber Morgan • July 31, 2024

A Marble Head Of Zeus Was Just Unearthed At The Ancient City Of Aphrodisias In Western Türkiye

Dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E., this statue head was found among the ruins of Aphrodisias, which was renowned for its sculptors throughout the ancient world.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 31, 2024

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A Marble Head Of Zeus Was Just Unearthed At The Ancient City Of Aphrodisias In Western Türkiye

Dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E., this statue head was found among the ruins of Aphrodisias, which was renowned for its sculptors throughout the ancient world.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 31, 2024

Never-Before-Seen Self-Portrait By English Artist Norman Cornish Discovered Hidden On The Back Of One Of His Paintings

This self-portrait of the 20th-century English artist was hidden directly on the reverse of his painting Bar Scene.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 30, 2024

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Never-Before-Seen Self-Portrait By English Artist Norman Cornish Discovered Hidden On The Back Of One Of His Paintings

This self-portrait of the 20th-century English artist was hidden directly on the reverse of his painting Bar Scene.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 30, 2024

New Study Finds That Chimpanzees May Be Capable Of Human Speech

A study examining videos of chimpanzees saying words like "mama" and "cup" has revealed that humankind's closest ancestor may be more capable of speech than originally believed.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 30, 2024

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New Study Finds That Chimpanzees May Be Capable Of Human Speech

A study examining videos of chimpanzees saying words like "mama" and "cup" has revealed that humankind's closest ancestor may be more capable of speech than originally believed.

By Amber Morgan • July 30, 2024

Elusive Shipwreck Discovered In Lake Michigan 130 Years After Sinking With Captain’s Beloved Dog Onboard

The Margaret A. Muir schooner sank in Lake Michigan during a storm in 1893, and spent more than a century undiscovered just 50 feet beneath the surface of the lake.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 29, 2024

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Elusive Shipwreck Discovered In Lake Michigan 130 Years After Sinking With Captain’s Beloved Dog Onboard

The Margaret A. Muir schooner sank in Lake Michigan during a storm in 1893, and spent more than a century undiscovered just 50 feet beneath the surface of the lake.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 29, 2024

Archaeologists In Italy Just Discovered The 2,700-Year-Old Tomb Of An Ancient Noble Filled With 150 Artifacts

The grave dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. and holds more than 150 ancient artifacts, including a two-wheeled chariot, a bronze helmet, and a cauldron.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 29, 2024

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Archaeologists In Italy Just Discovered The 2,700-Year-Old Tomb Of An Ancient Noble Filled With 150 Artifacts

The grave dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. and holds more than 150 ancient artifacts, including a two-wheeled chariot, a bronze helmet, and a cauldron.

By Amber Morgan • July 29, 2024

An Ancient Roman Cinerary Urn Has Been Found Sitting In A Farmhouse Garden In Northern Italy

Despite a law requiring people to report any archaeological discoveries on their property, the urn sat unreported for 50 years before its new owners finally alerted local officials.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 29, 2024

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An Ancient Roman Cinerary Urn Has Been Found Sitting In A Farmhouse Garden In Northern Italy

Despite a law requiring people to report any archaeological discoveries on their property, the urn sat unreported for 50 years before its new owners finally alerted local officials.

By Austin Harvey • July 29, 2024