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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 • 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

Christopher Columbus Wasn’t A Christian From Italy, But Instead A Sephardic Jew From Spain, New Study Says

New DNA research has confirmed that Christopher Columbus' remains lie in Seville Cathedral in Spain, solving a centuries-old mystery about his final resting place — while also uncovering that he may have been of Sephardic Jewish descent.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 14, 2024

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Christopher Columbus Wasn’t A Christian From Italy, But Instead A Sephardic Jew From Spain, New Study Says

New DNA research has confirmed that Christopher Columbus' remains lie in Seville Cathedral in Spain, solving a centuries-old mystery about his final resting place — while also uncovering that he may have been of Sephardic Jewish descent.

By Amber Morgan • October 14, 2024

Archaeologists Just Unearthed A 6,000-Year-Old Neolithic Longhouse In Poland

Archaeologists excavating a Neolithic site in southeastern Poland discovered artifacts spanning thousands of years, including a rare longhouse from the Linear Pottery culture that was constructed around 5000 B.C.E.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 11, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Unearthed A 6,000-Year-Old Neolithic Longhouse In Poland

Archaeologists excavating a Neolithic site in southeastern Poland discovered artifacts spanning thousands of years, including a rare longhouse from the Linear Pottery culture that was constructed around 5000 B.C.E.

By Amber Morgan • October 11, 2024

Archaeologists In England Uncover Pub Dating Back Hundreds Of Years

While carrying out excavations ahead of a construction project in Dover, archaeologists unearthed a pit full of pipes and wine jugs that they believe to be the remnants of a centuries-old pub.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 10, 2024

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Archaeologists In England Uncover Pub Dating Back Hundreds Of Years

While carrying out excavations ahead of a construction project in Dover, archaeologists unearthed a pit full of pipes and wine jugs that they believe to be the remnants of a centuries-old pub.

By Austin Harvey • October 10, 2024

9 Interesting Historical Events You Never Learned About In School

From the unexplained explosion that flattened a Russian forest to the horribly botched rehearsal for D-Day, these are some of history's most interesting events.

By Katie Serena • Oct 9, 2024

9 Interesting Historical Events You Never Learned About In School

From the unexplained explosion that flattened a Russian forest to the horribly botched rehearsal for D-Day, these are some of history's most interesting events.

By Katie Serena • October 9, 2024

Metal Detectorists On The Isle Of Man Discover Hoard Of 1,000-Year-Old Viking Coins

The silver coins feature images of rulers like Edward the Confessor and Canute, the Viking king who united England, Denmark, and Norway under the North Sea Empire.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 7, 2024

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Metal Detectorists On The Isle Of Man Discover Hoard Of 1,000-Year-Old Viking Coins

The silver coins feature images of rulers like Edward the Confessor and Canute, the Viking king who united England, Denmark, and Norway under the North Sea Empire.

By Amber Morgan • October 7, 2024