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An Ancient Carving Of A Human Face Was Just Discovered On A Boulder In Kazakhstan

Many questions remain about the stone face, which was discovered by chance in the Akmola region of Kazakhstan, but experts believe that it's likely at least 3,000 years old.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 22, 2024

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An Ancient Carving Of A Human Face Was Just Discovered On A Boulder In Kazakhstan

Many questions remain about the stone face, which was discovered by chance in the Akmola region of Kazakhstan, but experts believe that it's likely at least 3,000 years old.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 22, 2024

Researchers Uncover An Ancient Roman Circus Used For Chariot Racing In Northern Spain

The Roman circus found at the remains of Iruña-Veleia in northern Spain would have once seated nearly 5,000 spectators along its 920-foot track for chariot racing.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 22, 2024

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Researchers Uncover An Ancient Roman Circus Used For Chariot Racing In Northern Spain

The Roman circus found at the remains of Iruña-Veleia in northern Spain would have once seated nearly 5,000 spectators along its 920-foot track for chariot racing.

By Austin Harvey • July 22, 2024

Archaeologists Find 1,700-Year-Old Ancient Roman Eggs — And Accidentally Crack A Few Open

Of the four eggs, one was already broken upon discovery and two cracked during the retrieval process. The one egg that remains intact is now being prepared for public viewing.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 20, 2024

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Archaeologists Find 1,700-Year-Old Ancient Roman Eggs — And Accidentally Crack A Few Open

Of the four eggs, one was already broken upon discovery and two cracked during the retrieval process. The one egg that remains intact is now being prepared for public viewing.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 20, 2024

Da Vinci’s Secret Drawing Underneath The ‘Mona Lisa’ Reveals How Different This Masterpiece Almost Was

Scientist Pascal Cotte scoured 1,650 high-tech camera images over the course of 15 years to uncover the sketch.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 20, 2024

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Da Vinci’s Secret Drawing Underneath The ‘Mona Lisa’ Reveals How Different This Masterpiece Almost Was

Scientist Pascal Cotte scoured 1,650 high-tech camera images over the course of 15 years to uncover the sketch.

By Natasha Ishak • July 20, 2024

The World’s Rarest Whale Just Washed Ashore In New Zealand, Providing Unique Opportunity For In-Depth Study

The spade-toothed whale is so rare that it's never been seen alive. Now, for the first time, scientists may be able to dissect one.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 19, 2024

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The World’s Rarest Whale Just Washed Ashore In New Zealand, Providing Unique Opportunity For In-Depth Study

The spade-toothed whale is so rare that it's never been seen alive. Now, for the first time, scientists may be able to dissect one.

By Austin Harvey • July 19, 2024

Paper Cuttings Made By 17th-Century Schoolgirls Discovered Under The Floorboards Of A Former Boarding School In London

The paper cuttings at Sutton House in London are more than 350 years old and are one of just three examples of similar 17th-century English art know to exist today.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 19, 2024

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Paper Cuttings Made By 17th-Century Schoolgirls Discovered Under The Floorboards Of A Former Boarding School In London

The paper cuttings at Sutton House in London are more than 350 years old and are one of just three examples of similar 17th-century English art know to exist today.

By Amber Morgan • July 19, 2024

Rock Carvings Of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Found Underwater Near Aswan

The carvings depicting pharaohs like Amenhotep III and Thutmose IV were submerged during construction of the Aswan Dam in the 1960s.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 19, 2024

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Rock Carvings Of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Found Underwater Near Aswan

The carvings depicting pharaohs like Amenhotep III and Thutmose IV were submerged during construction of the Aswan Dam in the 1960s.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 19, 2024

Archaeologists Find ‘Exceptionally Rare’ Brass Trumpets Amid A 500-Year-Old Dutch Shipwreck Off The Coast Of Croatia

The ship, which sank in the 16th century, was transporting pottery, colorful glass beads, and trumpets and was likely en route to Venice.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 18, 2024

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Archaeologists Find ‘Exceptionally Rare’ Brass Trumpets Amid A 500-Year-Old Dutch Shipwreck Off The Coast Of Croatia

The ship, which sank in the 16th century, was transporting pottery, colorful glass beads, and trumpets and was likely en route to Venice.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 18, 2024

Researchers Discover An Underground Cave On The Moon That Could Serve As A Future Lunar Base

This cave could one day serve as an ideal location for a lunar base, as it would help shelter astronauts from the moon’s harsh conditions.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 18, 2024

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Researchers Discover An Underground Cave On The Moon That Could Serve As A Future Lunar Base

This cave could one day serve as an ideal location for a lunar base, as it would help shelter astronauts from the moon’s harsh conditions.

By Amber Morgan • July 18, 2024

Teen Stumbles Upon 1,800-Year-Old Ring Featuring The Goddess Minerva While Hiking In Israel

Yair Whiteson, 13, happened upon the ring while hiking with his father on Mount Carmel in Israel.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 17, 2024

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Teen Stumbles Upon 1,800-Year-Old Ring Featuring The Goddess Minerva While Hiking In Israel

Yair Whiteson, 13, happened upon the ring while hiking with his father on Mount Carmel in Israel.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 17, 2024

This Crusades-Era Altar Was Hidden In Plain Sight For Centuries — Now It’s Revealing Unknown Links Between Jerusalem And Rome

The altar was believed to be lost for centuries — then archaeologists found it leaning against a wall in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre with graffiti covering the back of it.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 17, 2024

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This Crusades-Era Altar Was Hidden In Plain Sight For Centuries — Now It’s Revealing Unknown Links Between Jerusalem And Rome

The altar was believed to be lost for centuries — then archaeologists found it leaning against a wall in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre with graffiti covering the back of it.

By Amber Morgan • July 17, 2024

Stunning Marble Floor Of Sunken Roman Villa Restored Off The Coast Of Southern Italy

Near the submerged city of Baiae, archaeologists found a stunning opus sectile floor that had been built in the last days of the Roman Empire.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 17, 2024

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Stunning Marble Floor Of Sunken Roman Villa Restored Off The Coast Of Southern Italy

Near the submerged city of Baiae, archaeologists found a stunning opus sectile floor that had been built in the last days of the Roman Empire.

By Austin Harvey • July 17, 2024