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Spanish Fisherman Accidentally Discovers Medieval Virgin Mary Statue

At first glance, the statue looked like a moss-covered river rock. On closer inspection, experts say it likely hung on the wall of an unidentified building in the 14th century.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 15, 2024

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Spanish Fisherman Accidentally Discovers Medieval Virgin Mary Statue

At first glance, the statue looked like a moss-covered river rock. On closer inspection, experts say it likely hung on the wall of an unidentified building in the 14th century.

By Natasha Ishak • August 15, 2024

Archaeologists In England Uncover An Ancient Roman Mosaic Featuring Fish And Dolphins At The Ruins Of Viroconium

While searching for the walls of an ancient Roman building in Wroxeter, England, archaeologists happened upon this 2,000-year-old mosaic featuring brightly-colored marine life in a rare aquatic tableau.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 14, 2024

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Archaeologists In England Uncover An Ancient Roman Mosaic Featuring Fish And Dolphins At The Ruins Of Viroconium

While searching for the walls of an ancient Roman building in Wroxeter, England, archaeologists happened upon this 2,000-year-old mosaic featuring brightly-colored marine life in a rare aquatic tableau.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 14, 2024

Russian Chess Player Suspended After Allegedly Poisoning Rival’s Chessboard With Mercury

Chess champion Amina Abakarova was allegedly captured on camera poisoning her opponent's chess pieces with mercury during a chess tournament in Russia.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 13, 2024

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Russian Chess Player Suspended After Allegedly Poisoning Rival’s Chessboard With Mercury

Chess champion Amina Abakarova was allegedly captured on camera poisoning her opponent's chess pieces with mercury during a chess tournament in Russia.

By Amber Morgan • August 13, 2024

Previously-Unseen Files From The Jack The Ripper Case Are Being Made Public For The First Time

A trove of letters, photographs, and investigation notes that belonged to Inspector Joseph Henry Helson have now been released, shedding new light on the infamous Jack the Ripper murders that shook London to its core in 1888.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 13, 2024

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Previously-Unseen Files From The Jack The Ripper Case Are Being Made Public For The First Time

A trove of letters, photographs, and investigation notes that belonged to Inspector Joseph Henry Helson have now been released, shedding new light on the infamous Jack the Ripper murders that shook London to its core in 1888.

By Austin Harvey • August 13, 2024

The Bizarre History Of Tyrian Purple, The Ancient Royal Dye Worth More Than Gold

A deep, vibrant pigment, Tyrian purple was extracted from the mucus of sea snails and used to clothe elites in the ancient world — but the process to make it has since been lost to time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 12, 2024

The Bizarre History Of Tyrian Purple, The Ancient Royal Dye Worth More Than Gold

A deep, vibrant pigment, Tyrian purple was extracted from the mucus of sea snails and used to clothe elites in the ancient world — but the process to make it has since been lost to time.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 12, 2024

Archaeologist Identifies Ancient Roman Prison In Greece Using Graffiti Carved Into The Floor By Inmates

One inscription from the Roman-era prison in Corinth reads: "Lord, make them die an awful death."

By Amber Morgan • Aug 12, 2024

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Archaeologist Identifies Ancient Roman Prison In Greece Using Graffiti Carved Into The Floor By Inmates

One inscription from the Roman-era prison in Corinth reads: "Lord, make them die an awful death."

By Amber Morgan • August 12, 2024

Skeletons Of A Man And A Woman Trapped In Their Bedroom During The Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius Were Just Found In Pompeii

The pair ran to their bedroom for shelter from the falling rocks — only to have those rocks trap them inside, leaving them helpless to escape the lava flow that came next.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 12, 2024

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Skeletons Of A Man And A Woman Trapped In Their Bedroom During The Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius Were Just Found In Pompeii

The pair ran to their bedroom for shelter from the falling rocks — only to have those rocks trap them inside, leaving them helpless to escape the lava flow that came next.

By Amber Morgan • August 12, 2024

Archaeologists In Norway Unearth Human Remains From A 17th And 18th Century Whalers’ Cemetery

Archaeologists studying human remains from whalers' cemeteries in Svalbard, Norway have uncovered fascinating information about working class life in the 17th and 18th centuries.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 8, 2024

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Archaeologists In Norway Unearth Human Remains From A 17th And 18th Century Whalers’ Cemetery

Archaeologists studying human remains from whalers' cemeteries in Svalbard, Norway have uncovered fascinating information about working class life in the 17th and 18th centuries.

By Amber Morgan • August 8, 2024

16th-Century Compass That May Have Belonged To Nicolaus Copernicus Unearthed In Poland

The compass was found in Frombork, Poland, where the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus lived for 30 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 7, 2024

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16th-Century Compass That May Have Belonged To Nicolaus Copernicus Unearthed In Poland

The compass was found in Frombork, Poland, where the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus lived for 30 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 7, 2024

The Remains Of A 17th-Century Barbary Pirate Ship Were Uncovered In The Strait Of Gibraltar

The pirate ship was carrying pots and pans from Algiers, a stash of weapons, and a rare spyglass when it sank between Spain and Morocco.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 7, 2024

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The Remains Of A 17th-Century Barbary Pirate Ship Were Uncovered In The Strait Of Gibraltar

The pirate ship was carrying pots and pans from Algiers, a stash of weapons, and a rare spyglass when it sank between Spain and Morocco.

By Amber Morgan • August 7, 2024