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New Study Details Cargo Found On A 4th-Century Roman Shipwreck In Spain — Including Jars Of Fish Sauce

The 4th-century Roman vessel sank off the coast of Mallorca, Spain while carrying containers of fish sauce, fruit preserves, olive oil, and wine. Now, a new study details both the ship's cargo and its building materials.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 29, 2024

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New Study Details Cargo Found On A 4th-Century Roman Shipwreck In Spain — Including Jars Of Fish Sauce

The 4th-century Roman vessel sank off the coast of Mallorca, Spain while carrying containers of fish sauce, fruit preserves, olive oil, and wine. Now, a new study details both the ship's cargo and its building materials.

By Amber Morgan • April 29, 2024

Inside The Secret History Of Britain’s Special Operations Executive That ‘Set Europe Ablaze’ During World War II

The Special Operations Executive was founded in 1940 to sabotage the Nazis using any means necessary, from exploding rats to itching powder.

By Gina Dimuro • Apr 28, 2024

Inside The Secret History Of Britain’s Special Operations Executive That ‘Set Europe Ablaze’ During World War II

The Special Operations Executive was founded in 1940 to sabotage the Nazis using any means necessary, from exploding rats to itching powder.

By Gina Dimuro • April 28, 2024

How Did Anne Frank Die? Her Heartbreaking Final Months Inside The Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp

After being starved, abused, and exposed to lice, 15-year-old diarist Anne Frank met a horrific death at the hands of the Nazis.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 28, 2024

How Did Anne Frank Die? Her Heartbreaking Final Months Inside The Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp

After being starved, abused, and exposed to lice, 15-year-old diarist Anne Frank met a horrific death at the hands of the Nazis.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 28, 2024

Archaeologists In Spain Unlock The Mysteries Of The Famous ‘Excalibur’ Sword Found Sticking Straight Up Out Of The Ground

First discovered in 1994, the origins of the mysterious "Excalibur" sword found in Valencia, Spain had eluded researchers for 30 years.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 26, 2024

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Archaeologists In Spain Unlock The Mysteries Of The Famous ‘Excalibur’ Sword Found Sticking Straight Up Out Of The Ground

First discovered in 1994, the origins of the mysterious "Excalibur" sword found in Valencia, Spain had eluded researchers for 30 years.

By Austin Harvey • April 26, 2024

Did Catherine The Great Really Have A Room Full Of Pornographic Furniture? The Story Behind The Legend

A reputed nymphomaniac, Russian Empress Catherine the Great has inspired a wealth of wild rumors — including that she built a “cabinet” filled with X-rated furniture next to her suite of rooms.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 25, 2024

Did Catherine The Great Really Have A Room Full Of Pornographic Furniture? The Story Behind The Legend

A reputed nymphomaniac, Russian Empress Catherine the Great has inspired a wealth of wild rumors — including that she built a “cabinet” filled with X-rated furniture next to her suite of rooms.

By Amber Morgan • April 25, 2024

Weapon Chest Found On A 15th-Century Shipwreck In Sweden Provides Clues Into A ‘Military Revolution’ At Sea

A recent examination of the wreckage of the Danish-Norwegian flagship Griffin revealed new information about this top-of-the-line medieval warship and the armaments of its soldiers on board.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 25, 2024

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Weapon Chest Found On A 15th-Century Shipwreck In Sweden Provides Clues Into A ‘Military Revolution’ At Sea

A recent examination of the wreckage of the Danish-Norwegian flagship Griffin revealed new information about this top-of-the-line medieval warship and the armaments of its soldiers on board.

By Austin Harvey • April 25, 2024

The Astonishing History Of The Mausoleum At Halicarnassus, One Of The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World

A tomb built to honor an ancient king in modern-day Turkey, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was so ornate that it inspired the widespread use of the term “mausoleum.”

By Amber Morgan • Apr 24, 2024

The Astonishing History Of The Mausoleum At Halicarnassus, One Of The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World

A tomb built to honor an ancient king in modern-day Turkey, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was so ornate that it inspired the widespread use of the term “mausoleum.”

By Amber Morgan • April 24, 2024

Dentist Finds What May Be A Prehistoric Human Jawbone Embedded In His Parents’ New Floor

Ancient fossils — of both humans and animals — are more common in limestone than people may think.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 24, 2024

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Dentist Finds What May Be A Prehistoric Human Jawbone Embedded In His Parents’ New Floor

Ancient fossils — of both humans and animals — are more common in limestone than people may think.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 24, 2024

Italian Researchers Claim To Have Discovered Plato’s Tomb In Athens

Newly transcribed ancient texts reveal that Plato was likely buried under a garden at Plato's Academy in Athens, Greece.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 23, 2024

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Italian Researchers Claim To Have Discovered Plato’s Tomb In Athens

Newly transcribed ancient texts reveal that Plato was likely buried under a garden at Plato's Academy in Athens, Greece.

By Amber Morgan • April 23, 2024

The Controversial History Of Ley Lines, From The Theory’s Origin To Its New Age Connection To UFOs

When Alfred Watkins first put forth the idea that straight lines connect landmarks across Britain in 1921, he didn't believe that these pathways had any mystical significance — then subsequent theorists transformed ley lines into something paranormal.

By Katie Serena • Apr 23, 2024

The Controversial History Of Ley Lines, From The Theory’s Origin To Its New Age Connection To UFOs

When Alfred Watkins first put forth the idea that straight lines connect landmarks across Britain in 1921, he didn't believe that these pathways had any mystical significance — then subsequent theorists transformed ley lines into something paranormal.

By Katie Serena • April 23, 2024