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These Trumpet-Like Conch Shells Found In Spain May Have Been Used For Communication 6,000 Years Ago

The conch shells, which were collected and modified by prehistoric humans around 4000 B.C.E., are capable of producing sounds akin to a French horn.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 3, 2025

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These Trumpet-Like Conch Shells Found In Spain May Have Been Used For Communication 6,000 Years Ago

The conch shells, which were collected and modified by prehistoric humans around 4000 B.C.E., are capable of producing sounds akin to a French horn.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 3, 2025

The Severely Deformed Skull Of A Medieval Warrior Who Died In Battle Has Been Found In Spain

Found at the castle of Zorita de los Canes in the Guadalajara province, this knight from the Order of Calatrava is believed to have died defending this hilltop fortress sometime between the 13th and 15th centuries.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 1, 2025

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The Severely Deformed Skull Of A Medieval Warrior Who Died In Battle Has Been Found In Spain

Found at the castle of Zorita de los Canes in the Guadalajara province, this knight from the Order of Calatrava is believed to have died defending this hilltop fortress sometime between the 13th and 15th centuries.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 1, 2025

The Enchanting Story Of Hy-Brasil, The Mythical Irish Island That Purportedly Appears Every Seven Years

Stories about Hy-Brasil have circulated for centuries — and some even claim to have seen and visited the legendary island off Ireland's western coast.

By Andrew Milne • Nov 25, 2025

The Enchanting Story Of Hy-Brasil, The Mythical Irish Island That Purportedly Appears Every Seven Years

Stories about Hy-Brasil have circulated for centuries — and some even claim to have seen and visited the legendary island off Ireland's western coast.

By Andrew Milne • November 25, 2025

Inside The Sinking Of The Spanish Galleon San José — And Why It’s Considered The ‘Holy Grail’ Of Shipwrecks

Said to hold a cargo of gold, silver, and jewels worth up to $20 billion today, the San José shipwreck has sparked legends and controversy ever since the vessel sank in 1708.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 25, 2025

Inside The Sinking Of The Spanish Galleon San José — And Why It’s Considered The ‘Holy Grail’ Of Shipwrecks

Said to hold a cargo of gold, silver, and jewels worth up to $20 billion today, the San José shipwreck has sparked legends and controversy ever since the vessel sank in 1708.

By Austin Harvey • November 25, 2025

Researchers In Belgium Just Uncovered Evidence Of Brutal Cannibalism Against Neanderthals 45,000 Years Ago

Found inside the Wallonia region's Goyet Caves, the remains belong to four women and two children who were killed, butchered, and eaten by a rival group.

By Ainsley Brown • Nov 25, 2025

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Researchers In Belgium Just Uncovered Evidence Of Brutal Cannibalism Against Neanderthals 45,000 Years Ago

Found inside the Wallonia region's Goyet Caves, the remains belong to four women and two children who were killed, butchered, and eaten by a rival group.

By Ainsley Brown • November 25, 2025

Researchers In Russia Find The Remains Of What Could Be One Of The World’s Last Woolly Rhinos In The Stomach Of An Ice Age Puppy

The wolf-dog hybrid was dated at 14,000 years old — and woolly rhinos are believed to have gone extinct around the same time.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 25, 2025

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Researchers In Russia Find The Remains Of What Could Be One Of The World’s Last Woolly Rhinos In The Stomach Of An Ice Age Puppy

The wolf-dog hybrid was dated at 14,000 years old — and woolly rhinos are believed to have gone extinct around the same time.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 25, 2025

Inside 7 Of The Worst Accidental Plane Crashes In History — And What Caused Them

From the New York City plane crash that happened shortly after 9/11 to the Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision in India, these aviation accidents shocked and horrified the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 24, 2025

Inside 7 Of The Worst Accidental Plane Crashes In History — And What Caused Them

From the New York City plane crash that happened shortly after 9/11 to the Charkhi Dadri mid-air collision in India, these aviation accidents shocked and horrified the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 24, 2025

What Happened To The HMHS Britannic, The White Star Line Ship That Sank Four Years After The Titanic?

A British ocean liner and sister ship of the Titanic, the Britannic sank after hitting a German naval mine in the Aegean Sea on November 21, 1916.

By Ainsley Brown • Nov 24, 2025

What Happened To The HMHS Britannic, The White Star Line Ship That Sank Four Years After The Titanic?

A British ocean liner and sister ship of the Titanic, the Britannic sank after hitting a German naval mine in the Aegean Sea on November 21, 1916.

By Ainsley Brown • November 24, 2025

Archaeologists In Estonia Discover 10,500-Year-Old ‘Gum’ That Was Chewed By A Stone Age Teenager

"Gum" like this can offer fascinating insights about the person who chewed it — even the color of their hair and eyes.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 24, 2025

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Archaeologists In Estonia Discover 10,500-Year-Old ‘Gum’ That Was Chewed By A Stone Age Teenager

"Gum" like this can offer fascinating insights about the person who chewed it — even the color of their hair and eyes.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 24, 2025

Dozens Of Artifacts Dating Back 6,000 Years Have Been Discovered Underneath London’s Westminster Palace

Artifacts recovered from the site include prehistoric stone tools, a Roman altar, several pieces of medieval footwear, and tobacco pipes from the Victorian period.

By Ainsley Brown • Nov 24, 2025

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Dozens Of Artifacts Dating Back 6,000 Years Have Been Discovered Underneath London’s Westminster Palace

Artifacts recovered from the site include prehistoric stone tools, a Roman altar, several pieces of medieval footwear, and tobacco pipes from the Victorian period.

By Ainsley Brown • November 24, 2025