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A Vacationer Just Stumbled Upon An Ancient Roman Sarcophagus Inexplicably Sitting On A Bulgarian Beach

Experts believe that this sarcophagus discovered on a beach along the Black Sea in Varna likely dates back to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 26, 2024

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A Vacationer Just Stumbled Upon An Ancient Roman Sarcophagus Inexplicably Sitting On A Bulgarian Beach

Experts believe that this sarcophagus discovered on a beach along the Black Sea in Varna likely dates back to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E.

By Amber Morgan • July 26, 2024

The Disturbing History Of White Flight And Its Lasting Impact On American Cities Today

Also known as white exodus, white flight describes the migration of white people away from racially diverse cities and towns in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 25, 2024

The Disturbing History Of White Flight And Its Lasting Impact On American Cities Today

Also known as white exodus, white flight describes the migration of white people away from racially diverse cities and towns in America.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 25, 2024

The Stone Of Scone, The Mysterious Scottish Relic Behind Centuries Of Royal Coronations

The Stone of Scone has played a role in the coronation of every English royal since 1308, but Celtic legend claims its story goes all the way back to Biblical times.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 25, 2024

The Stone Of Scone, The Mysterious Scottish Relic Behind Centuries Of Royal Coronations

The Stone of Scone has played a role in the coronation of every English royal since 1308, but Celtic legend claims its story goes all the way back to Biblical times.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 25, 2024

Archaeologists Discovered A Mural Of A ‘Western Man’ With Blonde Hair And A Beard In An 8th-Century Tang Dynasty Tomb

Belonging to a man who died in present-day Taiyuan in 736 C.E., the tomb is adorned with a wealth of other paintings, including farmers working in their fields, sentries with swords, and several multicolored dragons.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 25, 2024

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Archaeologists Discovered A Mural Of A ‘Western Man’ With Blonde Hair And A Beard In An 8th-Century Tang Dynasty Tomb

Belonging to a man who died in present-day Taiyuan in 736 C.E., the tomb is adorned with a wealth of other paintings, including farmers working in their fields, sentries with swords, and several multicolored dragons.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 25, 2024

Inside The Enduring Myth Of Excalibur, The Legendary Sword Of King Arthur

According to legend, the British ruler King Arthur wielded a powerful sword called Excalibur in battle — and the weapon may have had magical powers.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 24, 2024

Inside The Enduring Myth Of Excalibur, The Legendary Sword Of King Arthur

According to legend, the British ruler King Arthur wielded a powerful sword called Excalibur in battle — and the weapon may have had magical powers.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 24, 2024

Stunningly Well Preserved Bronze Age Ax Discovered Just Off The Coast Of Norway

The Bronze Age ax is the first metal object from prehistory ever found in the Norwegian sea.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 24, 2024

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Stunningly Well Preserved Bronze Age Ax Discovered Just Off The Coast Of Norway

The Bronze Age ax is the first metal object from prehistory ever found in the Norwegian sea.

By Austin Harvey • July 24, 2024

Archaeologists Just Found A 2,000-Year-Old Corpse And Grave Goods Inside Italy’s ‘Tomb Of Cerberus’

The sarcophagus contains a corpse covered in a shroud as well as vessels that once held perfumed oil and tools ancient Romans used for bathing.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 24, 2024

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Archaeologists Just Found A 2,000-Year-Old Corpse And Grave Goods Inside Italy’s ‘Tomb Of Cerberus’

The sarcophagus contains a corpse covered in a shroud as well as vessels that once held perfumed oil and tools ancient Romans used for bathing.

By Amber Morgan • July 24, 2024

Archaeologists In Rome May Have Just Found The Historic Medieval Palace Where The Popes Lived Before The Vatican

While excavating in the square outside the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, researchers found a sprawling site with defensive fortifications that likely represents the remains of the historic complex known as the Patriarchio.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 24, 2024

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Archaeologists In Rome May Have Just Found The Historic Medieval Palace Where The Popes Lived Before The Vatican

While excavating in the square outside the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, researchers found a sprawling site with defensive fortifications that likely represents the remains of the historic complex known as the Patriarchio.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 24, 2024

The Mystery Of Coral Castle, The 2.2-Million-Pound Monument Made By A Single Man

For nearly 30 years, a Latvian immigrant named Ed Leedskalnin built Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida. To this day, no one knows how he carved and stacked over 1,000 tons of stony coral by himself.

By Kiri Picone • Jul 24, 2024

The Mystery Of Coral Castle, The 2.2-Million-Pound Monument Made By A Single Man

For nearly 30 years, a Latvian immigrant named Ed Leedskalnin built Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida. To this day, no one knows how he carved and stacked over 1,000 tons of stony coral by himself.

By Kiri Picone • July 24, 2024

The Curious Tale Of The Cottingley Fairies, The Photo Hoax That Fooled The Creator Of Sherlock Holmes

Captured by two young girls in the early 20th century, the photos of the Cottingley Fairies appeared to show the girls posing in a garden with tiny, winged sprites.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 23, 2024

The Curious Tale Of The Cottingley Fairies, The Photo Hoax That Fooled The Creator Of Sherlock Holmes

Captured by two young girls in the early 20th century, the photos of the Cottingley Fairies appeared to show the girls posing in a garden with tiny, winged sprites.

By Amber Morgan • July 23, 2024