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Cú Chulainn, The Mythic Irish Warrior Who Defended Ulster

A demigod and warrior from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, Cú Chulainn slayed the hound of Culann, trained with Scáthach, and held off the armies of Queen Medb.

By Hannah McKennett • Sep 1, 2024

Cú Chulainn, The Mythic Irish Warrior Who Defended Ulster

A demigod and warrior from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, Cú Chulainn slayed the hound of Culann, trained with Scáthach, and held off the armies of Queen Medb.

By Hannah McKennett • September 1, 2024

12-Year-Old Boy Out Walking His Dog In England Finds An Ancient Roman Bracelet Made Of Gold

Found by Rowan Brannan in the village of Pagham, the bracelet likely dates back to the first century C.E. and probably belonged to a Roman soldier.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 30, 2024

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12-Year-Old Boy Out Walking His Dog In England Finds An Ancient Roman Bracelet Made Of Gold

Found by Rowan Brannan in the village of Pagham, the bracelet likely dates back to the first century C.E. and probably belonged to a Roman soldier.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 30, 2024

Roman-Era Warship Preserved Underground For 1,300 Years Found In Serbian Mine

While the three ships were remarkably well-preserved, the largest was badly damaged by mining equipment.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 30, 2024

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Roman-Era Warship Preserved Underground For 1,300 Years Found In Serbian Mine

While the three ships were remarkably well-preserved, the largest was badly damaged by mining equipment.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 30, 2024

A Postcard In Wales Just Arrived In The Mail — 121 Years After It Was Sent

The Swansea Building Society recently received a postcard that had been mailed in August 1903, and no one has any idea why its delivery was 121 years late.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 28, 2024

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A Postcard In Wales Just Arrived In The Mail — 121 Years After It Was Sent

The Swansea Building Society recently received a postcard that had been mailed in August 1903, and no one has any idea why its delivery was 121 years late.

By Amber Morgan • August 28, 2024

An Ancient Roman Battering Ram Used During A Naval Battle In The Punic Wars Was Just Found Near Sicily

This Roman rostrum was used 2,300 years ago during the Battle of the Aegates Islands, fought against the forces of Carthage.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 26, 2024

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An Ancient Roman Battering Ram Used During A Naval Battle In The Punic Wars Was Just Found Near Sicily

This Roman rostrum was used 2,300 years ago during the Battle of the Aegates Islands, fought against the forces of Carthage.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 26, 2024

Scáthach, The Fearsome Fighting Queen Of Ancient Irish Lore

The mythic warrior who taught the legendary hero Cú Chulainn how to fight, Scáthach is one of the most fearsome figures in all of Irish mythology.

By William DeLong • Aug 25, 2024

Scáthach, The Fearsome Fighting Queen Of Ancient Irish Lore

The mythic warrior who taught the legendary hero Cú Chulainn how to fight, Scáthach is one of the most fearsome figures in all of Irish mythology.

By William DeLong • August 25, 2024

Archaeologists Discover A Possible Animal Toy Carved From Volcanic Rock At A Medieval Site In Iceland

The small figurine resembles a bear or a boar, and it is in remarkably good condition.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 21, 2024

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Archaeologists Discover A Possible Animal Toy Carved From Volcanic Rock At A Medieval Site In Iceland

The small figurine resembles a bear or a boar, and it is in remarkably good condition.

By Austin Harvey • August 21, 2024

Massive Medieval Picture Stone Discovered By Chance During Home Renovations In Germany

While renovating his home in Klotzow, Germany, Peter Wittenberg recently happened upon a 12th-century "picture stone" emblazoned with the image of a mysterious figure that may be Bishop Otto of Bamberg.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 21, 2024

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Massive Medieval Picture Stone Discovered By Chance During Home Renovations In Germany

While renovating his home in Klotzow, Germany, Peter Wittenberg recently happened upon a 12th-century "picture stone" emblazoned with the image of a mysterious figure that may be Bishop Otto of Bamberg.

By Amber Morgan • August 21, 2024

Inside The Haunting Story Of Father Gabriele Amorth, The Real-Life ‘Pope’s Exorcist’

Gabriele Amorth claimed that he performed more than 100,000 exorcisms between 1986 and 2016 — but he said that only 100 of them were true cases of demonic possession.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 20, 2024

Inside The Haunting Story Of Father Gabriele Amorth, The Real-Life ‘Pope’s Exorcist’

Gabriele Amorth claimed that he performed more than 100,000 exorcisms between 1986 and 2016 — but he said that only 100 of them were true cases of demonic possession.

By Austin Harvey • August 20, 2024

The Wild Story Of Henry Avery, The ‘Pirate King’ Who Mysteriously Vanished After Pulling Off History’s Most Lucrative Piracy Raid

Henry Avery's raid of the Mughal ship Ganj-i-Sawai earned him the equivalent of about $125 million in today’s money — and led to the first international manhunt.

By Morgan Dunn • Aug 18, 2024

The Wild Story Of Henry Avery, The ‘Pirate King’ Who Mysteriously Vanished After Pulling Off History’s Most Lucrative Piracy Raid

Henry Avery's raid of the Mughal ship Ganj-i-Sawai earned him the equivalent of about $125 million in today’s money — and led to the first international manhunt.

By Morgan Dunn • August 18, 2024