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Archaeologists In Italy Just Unearthed A Large Roman Swimming Pool Beneath A School

Alongside the marble-lined swimming pool, archaeologists discovered several columns and a statue of Diana, the goddess of the hunt.

By Amber Morgan Jun 5, 2024

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Archaeologists In Italy Just Unearthed A Large Roman Swimming Pool Beneath A School

Alongside the marble-lined swimming pool, archaeologists discovered several columns and a statue of Diana, the goddess of the hunt.

By Amber Morgan June 5, 2024

1,000-Year-Old Medieval Game Collection Discovered In A German Castle

These intricately carved gaming pieces lay trapped under debris for centuries — and they're in astonishingly good condition.

By Austin Harvey Jun 4, 2024

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1,000-Year-Old Medieval Game Collection Discovered In A German Castle

These intricately carved gaming pieces lay trapped under debris for centuries — and they're in astonishingly good condition.

By Austin Harvey June 4, 2024

A Norwegian Farmer Just Discovered A 1,100-Year-Old Viking Sword In His Field

The weapon dates to between 900 and 1050 C.E. and may be one of the famed Ulfberht swords.

By Amber Morgan Jun 3, 2024

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A Norwegian Farmer Just Discovered A 1,100-Year-Old Viking Sword In His Field

The weapon dates to between 900 and 1050 C.E. and may be one of the famed Ulfberht swords.

By Amber Morgan June 3, 2024

Divers Just Uncovered An Ancient Roman Structure Sitting Right Under The Surf Off Italy’s Western Coast

Dating back to at least the second century C.E., this structure may have been part of an aristocrat's lavish beachside villa.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 3, 2024

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Divers Just Uncovered An Ancient Roman Structure Sitting Right Under The Surf Off Italy’s Western Coast

Dating back to at least the second century C.E., this structure may have been part of an aristocrat's lavish beachside villa.

By Kaleena Fraga June 3, 2024

Miep Gies, The Woman Who Hid Anne Frank And Gave Her Diary To The World

Miep Gies hid the Frank family for years during the German occupation of the Netherlands and even saved Anne Frank's diary from falling into Nazi hands.

By Katie Serena Jun 2, 2024

Miep Gies, The Woman Who Hid Anne Frank And Gave Her Diary To The World

Miep Gies hid the Frank family for years during the German occupation of the Netherlands and even saved Anne Frank's diary from falling into Nazi hands.

By Katie Serena June 2, 2024

Who Is Medusa, The Snake-Haired Gorgon Of Ancient Mythology?

Medusa is the most infamous of all the Gorgons in Greek legend. But is she really a formidable monster or a tragic victim?

By Kaleena Fraga May 31, 2024

Who Is Medusa, The Snake-Haired Gorgon Of Ancient Mythology?

Medusa is the most infamous of all the Gorgons in Greek legend. But is she really a formidable monster or a tragic victim?

By Kaleena Fraga May 31, 2024

Modern Soldiers Test 3,500-Year-Old Bronze Age Armor To See If It Would’ve Protected Ancient Greeks In Combat — And It Passed

The Dendra armor, used by ancient Mycenaeans, proved to be incredibly effective in combat, despite being cumbersome to wear for long periods.

By Austin Harvey May 31, 2024

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Modern Soldiers Test 3,500-Year-Old Bronze Age Armor To See If It Would’ve Protected Ancient Greeks In Combat — And It Passed

The Dendra armor, used by ancient Mycenaeans, proved to be incredibly effective in combat, despite being cumbersome to wear for long periods.

By Austin Harvey May 31, 2024

The Story Of Pyramiden, The Abandoned Arctic Mining Town That Was Once The ‘Ideal Soviet Society’

For decades, the town of Pyramiden on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard was considered a model of Soviet society — until a tragic accident prompted its residents to abandon this former utopia, leaving it frozen in time.

By Amber Morgan May 29, 2024