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Archaeologists Find The 2,000-Year-Old Temple Of An Ancient Arab Civilization Off The Coast Of Italy

The temple was dedicated to Dushara, a supreme god of the Nabataean civilization, which thrived in northern Arabia from the fourth century B.C.E. until it was annexed by the Roman Empire in 106 C.E.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 23, 2024

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Archaeologists Find The 2,000-Year-Old Temple Of An Ancient Arab Civilization Off The Coast Of Italy

The temple was dedicated to Dushara, a supreme god of the Nabataean civilization, which thrived in northern Arabia from the fourth century B.C.E. until it was annexed by the Roman Empire in 106 C.E.

By Amber Morgan • October 23, 2024

The Captivating Stories Of 11 Mythical Creatures From Irish Folklore, From Banshees To Púcas To Leprechauns

From the booze-guzzling clurichaun to the bloodsucking Abhartach, these Irish folklore creatures paint a fascinating picture of pre-Christian mythology in Ireland.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 22, 2024

The Captivating Stories Of 11 Mythical Creatures From Irish Folklore, From Banshees To Púcas To Leprechauns

From the booze-guzzling clurichaun to the bloodsucking Abhartach, these Irish folklore creatures paint a fascinating picture of pre-Christian mythology in Ireland.

By Austin Harvey • October 22, 2024

Archaeologists In Germany Just Uncovered A 2,600-Year-Old Burial Mound For A Celtic Prince That Measures 200 Feet Across

Because Celtic burials like these were often extremely large, they tended to attract grave robbers almost immediately, meaning that archaeologists have rarely found them intact.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 22, 2024

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Archaeologists In Germany Just Uncovered A 2,600-Year-Old Burial Mound For A Celtic Prince That Measures 200 Feet Across

Because Celtic burials like these were often extremely large, they tended to attract grave robbers almost immediately, meaning that archaeologists have rarely found them intact.

By Amber Morgan • October 22, 2024

Archaeologists In Sweden Just Unearthed A Viking-Age Cemetery Complete With Ship Burials

So far, archaeologists have uncovered 139 graves with the remains of both humans and animals, a trove of artifacts, and even evidence of several ship burials.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 21, 2024

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Archaeologists In Sweden Just Unearthed A Viking-Age Cemetery Complete With Ship Burials

So far, archaeologists have uncovered 139 graves with the remains of both humans and animals, a trove of artifacts, and even evidence of several ship burials.

By Austin Harvey • October 21, 2024

Archaeologists In Greece Just Uncovered What May Be The Royal Tunic Of Alexander The Great

While investigating Royal Tomb II in Vergina, Greece, researchers discovered several artifacts they believe once belonged to Alexander the Great, sparking a reevaluation of who might be buried in the tomb.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 21, 2024

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Archaeologists In Greece Just Uncovered What May Be The Royal Tunic Of Alexander The Great

While investigating Royal Tomb II in Vergina, Greece, researchers discovered several artifacts they believe once belonged to Alexander the Great, sparking a reevaluation of who might be buried in the tomb.

By Amber Morgan • October 21, 2024

Where Did Jack-O’-Lanterns Come From? Inside The Surprising History Of The Halloween Tradition

The Celtic practice of carving faces into vegetables to ward off evil spirits spread to the United States with Irish immigrants in the 19th century — and soon jack-o'-lanterns were an iconic part of Halloween celebrations.

By All That's Interesting • Oct 20, 2024

Where Did Jack-O’-Lanterns Come From? Inside The Surprising History Of The Halloween Tradition

The Celtic practice of carving faces into vegetables to ward off evil spirits spread to the United States with Irish immigrants in the 19th century — and soon jack-o'-lanterns were an iconic part of Halloween celebrations.

By All That's Interesting • October 20, 2024

The Story Of Samhain, The Ancient Celtic Festival Of The Dead That Helps Explain The Origins Of Halloween

Celebrated between October 31 and November 1, Samhain is a pagan harvest festival during which the spirits of the dead are said to walk among the living — and it inspired many of the Halloween traditions we practice today.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 19, 2024

The Story Of Samhain, The Ancient Celtic Festival Of The Dead That Helps Explain The Origins Of Halloween

Celebrated between October 31 and November 1, Samhain is a pagan harvest festival during which the spirits of the dead are said to walk among the living — and it inspired many of the Halloween traditions we practice today.

By Amber Morgan • October 19, 2024

A World War II Submarine Was Just Discovered In The Aegean Sea 81 Years After It Disappeared During A Secret Mission

The HMS Trooper was seemingly sunk by a German naval mine in October 1943, killing all 64 crew members on board.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 18, 2024

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A World War II Submarine Was Just Discovered In The Aegean Sea 81 Years After It Disappeared During A Secret Mission

The HMS Trooper was seemingly sunk by a German naval mine in October 1943, killing all 64 crew members on board.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 18, 2024

Inside The Roman Catacombs, 400 Miles Of Tunnels Filled With The Dead That Sit Right Beneath The City

The Roman catacombs were initially constructed in the first century C.E. by Jewish and early Christian communities who were forbidden from burying their dead in the city center.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 17, 2024

Inside The Roman Catacombs, 400 Miles Of Tunnels Filled With The Dead That Sit Right Beneath The City

The Roman catacombs were initially constructed in the first century C.E. by Jewish and early Christian communities who were forbidden from burying their dead in the city center.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 17, 2024

U.K. Doctor Disguised Himself As A Nurse To Poison His Mom’s Partner With A Fake COVID Shot

Thomas Kwan reportedly wanted to kill his mother's partner of 20 years, Patrick O'Hara, over an inheritance dispute — so he injected him with a toxin that caused him to develop necrotizing fasciitis.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 15, 2024

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U.K. Doctor Disguised Himself As A Nurse To Poison His Mom’s Partner With A Fake COVID Shot

Thomas Kwan reportedly wanted to kill his mother's partner of 20 years, Patrick O'Hara, over an inheritance dispute — so he injected him with a toxin that caused him to develop necrotizing fasciitis.

By Austin Harvey • October 15, 2024