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The Last Woolly Mammoths On Earth Died Of Catastrophic ‘Icing Events,’ New Study Finds

The study suggests that the dietary wellbeing of Wrangel Island's mammoths was stable and that all long-term weather events had already passed. The culprit of their demise, it claims, were short-term "icing events."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 15, 2024

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The Last Woolly Mammoths On Earth Died Of Catastrophic ‘Icing Events,’ New Study Finds

The study suggests that the dietary wellbeing of Wrangel Island's mammoths was stable and that all long-term weather events had already passed. The culprit of their demise, it claims, were short-term "icing events."

By Marco Margaritoff • June 15, 2024

Researchers Discover Ernest Shackleton’s Final Ship, The ‘Quest,’ Off The Coast Of Canada

Before the Quest sank off the coast of Canada in 1962, it belonged to famed explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, who died on board during his final voyage to the Antarctic.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 14, 2024

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Researchers Discover Ernest Shackleton’s Final Ship, The ‘Quest,’ Off The Coast Of Canada

Before the Quest sank off the coast of Canada in 1962, it belonged to famed explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, who died on board during his final voyage to the Antarctic.

By Amber Morgan • June 14, 2024

2,000-Year-Old Temple Of Hercules Where A Ceremonial Chariot Was Used In Sacred Rituals Has Been Discovered At Pompeii

Its white exterior crowned by a classic triangular pediment sitting atop a massive door gives way to a majestic interior in which frescoes depicting the Twelve Labors of Hercules once adorned the walls.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 14, 2024

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2,000-Year-Old Temple Of Hercules Where A Ceremonial Chariot Was Used In Sacred Rituals Has Been Discovered At Pompeii

Its white exterior crowned by a classic triangular pediment sitting atop a massive door gives way to a majestic interior in which frescoes depicting the Twelve Labors of Hercules once adorned the walls.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 14, 2024

This 4,000-Year-Old Labyrinthine Structure From The Minoan Civilization Was Just Discovered In Crete

The labyrinth was discovered at the highest point of Papoura Hill in Crete and was probably some kind of "community building."

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 13, 2024

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This 4,000-Year-Old Labyrinthine Structure From The Minoan Civilization Was Just Discovered In Crete

The labyrinth was discovered at the highest point of Papoura Hill in Crete and was probably some kind of "community building."

By Kaleena Fraga • June 13, 2024

Ancient Greek Workshop For Making The Rare Dye Known As Mycenaean Purple Found On The Island Of Aegina

The dye produced in this 3,600-year-old workshop was an expensive and rare pigment that was made from crushed sea snails and was worn by ancient elites.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 13, 2024

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Ancient Greek Workshop For Making The Rare Dye Known As Mycenaean Purple Found On The Island Of Aegina

The dye produced in this 3,600-year-old workshop was an expensive and rare pigment that was made from crushed sea snails and was worn by ancient elites.

By Amber Morgan • June 13, 2024

Ancient Roman Grave Site Shows Child Was Subjected To ‘Vampire Burial’ To Prevent Him From Rising From The Grave

Ancient Romans feared that "evils" would haunt them from the grave — and took drastic measures to keep that from happening.

By Caroline Redmond • Jun 13, 2024

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Ancient Roman Grave Site Shows Child Was Subjected To ‘Vampire Burial’ To Prevent Him From Rising From The Grave

Ancient Romans feared that "evils" would haunt them from the grave — and took drastic measures to keep that from happening.

By Caroline Redmond • June 13, 2024

Trove Of Burnt Bones And Artifacts Discovered At The Bottom Of An Ancient Well Near Rome

In a sacred area at the ancient site of Ostia Antica, researchers found a wealth of remarkably well-preserved artifacts at the bottom of a 10-foot-deep well.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 12, 2024

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Trove Of Burnt Bones And Artifacts Discovered At The Bottom Of An Ancient Well Near Rome

In a sacred area at the ancient site of Ostia Antica, researchers found a wealth of remarkably well-preserved artifacts at the bottom of a 10-foot-deep well.

By Austin Harvey • June 12, 2024

Archaeologists Just Uncovered A Rare Dragon Sculpture At The Great Wall Of China

Archaeologists uncovered a detailed dragon sculpture, weapons, and soldiers' personal items in a Ming Dynasty guard tower along the Great Wall of China.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 12, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Uncovered A Rare Dragon Sculpture At The Great Wall Of China

Archaeologists uncovered a detailed dragon sculpture, weapons, and soldiers' personal items in a Ming Dynasty guard tower along the Great Wall of China.

By Amber Morgan • June 12, 2024

Experts Have Discovered The Earliest Known Record Of Jesus’ Childhood On A Fragment Of 1,600-Year-Old Papyrus

After noticing the word "Jesus" in the text, researchers realized that this seemingly insignificant papyrus contained a part of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, which had been left out of the Bible.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 12, 2024

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Experts Have Discovered The Earliest Known Record Of Jesus’ Childhood On A Fragment Of 1,600-Year-Old Papyrus

After noticing the word "Jesus" in the text, researchers realized that this seemingly insignificant papyrus contained a part of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, which had been left out of the Bible.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 12, 2024

New Study Suggests That African Elephants Use Unique Names For Each Other

Based on an analysis of more than 400 elephant rumble recordings, researchers determined that elephants, much like humans, use specific, unique sounds to refer to one another.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 11, 2024

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New Study Suggests That African Elephants Use Unique Names For Each Other

Based on an analysis of more than 400 elephant rumble recordings, researchers determined that elephants, much like humans, use specific, unique sounds to refer to one another.

By Austin Harvey • June 11, 2024