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Dragons Appear In Tales From Many Cultures — But Are They Real?

Various cultures throughout history believed in dragons, likely as a way to explain fossils of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 23, 2024

Dragons Appear In Tales From Many Cultures — But Are They Real?

Various cultures throughout history believed in dragons, likely as a way to explain fossils of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.

By Austin Harvey • December 23, 2024

Archaeologists Unearth The 1,200-Year-Old Graves Of High-Status Viking Women In Norway

Fine jewelry, rare coins, and other treasures found in the graves of three Viking women dating to the ninth century C.E. suggest the women were wealthy and held high status in their community.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 23, 2024

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Archaeologists Unearth The 1,200-Year-Old Graves Of High-Status Viking Women In Norway

Fine jewelry, rare coins, and other treasures found in the graves of three Viking women dating to the ninth century C.E. suggest the women were wealthy and held high status in their community.

By Austin Harvey • December 23, 2024

A Luxurious Gallo-Roman Villa Was Found In France — Complete With Pillars, Bronze Statues, And Mythological Frescoes

During excavations in Reims, archaeologists discovered the remains of a lavish residence from the second century C.E. — though it was inexplicably built in what was then the less-desirable part of town.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 18, 2024

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A Luxurious Gallo-Roman Villa Was Found In France — Complete With Pillars, Bronze Statues, And Mythological Frescoes

During excavations in Reims, archaeologists discovered the remains of a lavish residence from the second century C.E. — though it was inexplicably built in what was then the less-desirable part of town.

By Austin Harvey • December 18, 2024

Ancient Brooches, Wine Jugs, And A Pen Made From Animal Bone Unearthed At A Celtic Settlement In Germany

Excavations at the Altenburg-Rheinau settlement have unveiled a number of fascinating archaeological discoveries that shed new light on this Celtic center of commerce that flourished in the first century B.C.E.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 17, 2024

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Ancient Brooches, Wine Jugs, And A Pen Made From Animal Bone Unearthed At A Celtic Settlement In Germany

Excavations at the Altenburg-Rheinau settlement have unveiled a number of fascinating archaeological discoveries that shed new light on this Celtic center of commerce that flourished in the first century B.C.E.

By Austin Harvey • December 17, 2024

Archaeologists In The Netherlands Just Uncovered A Centuries-Old Floor Made Of Cow Bones

Found in several places across the Netherlands, these floors made from precisely carved cattle bones, as opposed to inexpensive and widely available tile, remain mysterious to this day.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 16, 2024

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Archaeologists In The Netherlands Just Uncovered A Centuries-Old Floor Made Of Cow Bones

Found in several places across the Netherlands, these floors made from precisely carved cattle bones, as opposed to inexpensive and widely available tile, remain mysterious to this day.

By Austin Harvey • December 16, 2024

A Roman Chalice Filled With Pig Fat Was Found At A 1,500-Year-Old Burial Site Of A Teenage Girl In England

First discovered in this Anglo-Saxon grave in 2018, the Scremby Chalice predates the burial by 300 years, hinting at a fascinating relationship between the Romans and Anglo-Saxons.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 13, 2024

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A Roman Chalice Filled With Pig Fat Was Found At A 1,500-Year-Old Burial Site Of A Teenage Girl In England

First discovered in this Anglo-Saxon grave in 2018, the Scremby Chalice predates the burial by 300 years, hinting at a fascinating relationship between the Romans and Anglo-Saxons.

By Austin Harvey • December 13, 2024

Study Reveals That Hand Silhouettes Found In Spain Are The Oldest Cave Paintings In The World — And Were Made By Neanderthals 66,000 Years Ago

Scientists used uranium-thorium dating to determine that some of the hand paintings in Spain's Maltravieso cave are 66,700 years old, making them the first major evidence of Neanderthal art.

By Amber Morgan • Dec 13, 2024

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Study Reveals That Hand Silhouettes Found In Spain Are The Oldest Cave Paintings In The World — And Were Made By Neanderthals 66,000 Years Ago

Scientists used uranium-thorium dating to determine that some of the hand paintings in Spain's Maltravieso cave are 66,700 years old, making them the first major evidence of Neanderthal art.

By Amber Morgan • December 13, 2024

Bowstrings Discovered In A Cave In Spain Are The Oldest Ever Found In Europe

The bowstrings are made from the tendons of goats, boars, and roe deer that were dried and twisted together 7,000 years ago.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 12, 2024

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Bowstrings Discovered In A Cave In Spain Are The Oldest Ever Found In Europe

The bowstrings are made from the tendons of goats, boars, and roe deer that were dried and twisted together 7,000 years ago.

By Austin Harvey • December 12, 2024

Archaeologists In Germany Discover 2,800-Year-Old Baking Equipment While Preparing For Construction Of A New Bakery

Remnants of the ancient bakery include several cooking pits filled with charcoal and grain residue and a grinding stone used to mill flour.

By Amber Morgan • Dec 11, 2024

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Archaeologists In Germany Discover 2,800-Year-Old Baking Equipment While Preparing For Construction Of A New Bakery

Remnants of the ancient bakery include several cooking pits filled with charcoal and grain residue and a grinding stone used to mill flour.

By Amber Morgan • December 11, 2024

Workers Preparing To Lay Gas Pipes Near The Acropolis Just Happened Upon An Ancient Statue Possibly Depicting Hermes

Believed to depict the Greek messenger god, the statue was uncovered by accident just south of the Acropolis in Athens, near the 1,863-year-old Odeon of Herodes Atticus theater that's still in use today.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 11, 2024

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Workers Preparing To Lay Gas Pipes Near The Acropolis Just Happened Upon An Ancient Statue Possibly Depicting Hermes

Believed to depict the Greek messenger god, the statue was uncovered by accident just south of the Acropolis in Athens, near the 1,863-year-old Odeon of Herodes Atticus theater that's still in use today.

By Austin Harvey • December 11, 2024