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Underwater Archaeologists Find Centuries-Old Glass Vessels Off The Coast Of Bulgaria

Experts suspect that the glass objects may have been part of a cargo spillage, or perhaps evidence of a shipwreck.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 15, 2024

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Underwater Archaeologists Find Centuries-Old Glass Vessels Off The Coast Of Bulgaria

Experts suspect that the glass objects may have been part of a cargo spillage, or perhaps evidence of a shipwreck.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 15, 2024

2,000-Year-Old Garden Linked To The Tyrannical Emperor Caligula Unearthed In Rome

During construction work for a new piazza, archaeologists unearthed the remains of a garden that was likely used by the "mad" emperor Caligula.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 12, 2024

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2,000-Year-Old Garden Linked To The Tyrannical Emperor Caligula Unearthed In Rome

During construction work for a new piazza, archaeologists unearthed the remains of a garden that was likely used by the "mad" emperor Caligula.

By Austin Harvey • July 12, 2024

Melting Ice In The Andes Just Revealed The Body Of A U.S. Climber Who Went Missing 22 Years Ago

Bill Stampfl had been missing since June 2002, when he was trapped in an avalanche while climbing Huascarán, the highest peak in Peru.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 12, 2024

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Melting Ice In The Andes Just Revealed The Body Of A U.S. Climber Who Went Missing 22 Years Ago

Bill Stampfl had been missing since June 2002, when he was trapped in an avalanche while climbing Huascarán, the highest peak in Peru.

By Amber Morgan • July 12, 2024

5,000-Year-Old Ceremonial Temple Discovered Under Sand Dune In Peru

The temple contained the bodies of three adults and may have been the site of human sacrifices.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 11, 2024

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5,000-Year-Old Ceremonial Temple Discovered Under Sand Dune In Peru

The temple contained the bodies of three adults and may have been the site of human sacrifices.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 11, 2024

Most Complete Fossil Found In The U.K. In Over A Century Leads To The Discovery Of A New Dinosaur Species

Comptonatus chasei was a plant-eating dinosaur that was about the size of a bison and traveled in herds along England's southern coast 125 million years ago.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 11, 2024

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Most Complete Fossil Found In The U.K. In Over A Century Leads To The Discovery Of A New Dinosaur Species

Comptonatus chasei was a plant-eating dinosaur that was about the size of a bison and traveled in herds along England's southern coast 125 million years ago.

By Austin Harvey • July 11, 2024

An Ancient Hittite Seal Inscribed With A Chilling Warning Has Been Found In Türkiye

In 2023, archaeologists unearthed a Hittite royal seal emblazoned with the haunting message "whoever breaks this will die" in the ancient city of Büklükale in Türkiye's Kırıkkale Province.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 11, 2024

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An Ancient Hittite Seal Inscribed With A Chilling Warning Has Been Found In Türkiye

In 2023, archaeologists unearthed a Hittite royal seal emblazoned with the haunting message "whoever breaks this will die" in the ancient city of Büklükale in Türkiye's Kırıkkale Province.

By Amber Morgan • July 11, 2024

Researchers Just Discovered The Only Known Roman-Era Brewery Ever Found In Italy

Dated to the 5th or 6th century C.E., the brewery was likely a continuation of traditions passed down from Celtic tribes who once inhabited the region.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 10, 2024

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Researchers Just Discovered The Only Known Roman-Era Brewery Ever Found In Italy

Dated to the 5th or 6th century C.E., the brewery was likely a continuation of traditions passed down from Celtic tribes who once inhabited the region.

By Austin Harvey • July 10, 2024

An Ancient Roman Statue Of Hermes Has Been Found Intact Inside A Bulgarian Sewer

Following an earthquake in 388 C.E., residents of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica buried this statue of Hermes under several layers of dirt, where it has sat untouched for the last 1,650 years.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 10, 2024

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An Ancient Roman Statue Of Hermes Has Been Found Intact Inside A Bulgarian Sewer

Following an earthquake in 388 C.E., residents of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica buried this statue of Hermes under several layers of dirt, where it has sat untouched for the last 1,650 years.

By Amber Morgan • July 10, 2024

4,000-Year-Old Temple With Mysterious Monolith Discovered In Cyprus

Alongside the ancient monolith, researchers uncovered the skeletal remains of a young woman hidden away during the Bronze Age.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 9, 2024

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4,000-Year-Old Temple With Mysterious Monolith Discovered In Cyprus

Alongside the ancient monolith, researchers uncovered the skeletal remains of a young woman hidden away during the Bronze Age.

By Austin Harvey • July 9, 2024

The World’s Oldest Cave Paintings Have Been Discovered In Indonesia — And They Date Back 51,000 Years

Found in the mountains of South Sulawesi, this prehistoric rock art depicting a pig alongside three human-like figures has been named the oldest cave painting on Earth.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 9, 2024

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The World’s Oldest Cave Paintings Have Been Discovered In Indonesia — And They Date Back 51,000 Years

Found in the mountains of South Sulawesi, this prehistoric rock art depicting a pig alongside three human-like figures has been named the oldest cave painting on Earth.

By Amber Morgan • July 9, 2024