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Archaeologists In Poland Just Uncovered A 700-Year-Old Tombstone Depicting A Medieval Knight

The tombstone was discovered in the center of Gdańsk, Poland, and archaeologists believe it dates back to at least the 14th century.

By Ainsley Brown • Jul 9, 2025

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Archaeologists In Poland Just Uncovered A 700-Year-Old Tombstone Depicting A Medieval Knight

The tombstone was discovered in the center of Gdańsk, Poland, and archaeologists believe it dates back to at least the 14th century.

By Ainsley Brown • July 9, 2025

Archaeologists In Tajikistan Just Unearthed An Ancient Water Jug Inscribed With The Owner’s Name

Archaeologists digging at the Khalkajar archaeological site in Tajikistan just uncovered an ancient water jug labeled with the name of its owner: "This water jug belongs to the woman Sagkina."

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 9, 2025

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Archaeologists In Tajikistan Just Unearthed An Ancient Water Jug Inscribed With The Owner’s Name

Archaeologists digging at the Khalkajar archaeological site in Tajikistan just uncovered an ancient water jug labeled with the name of its owner: "This water jug belongs to the woman Sagkina."

By Kaleena Fraga • July 9, 2025

Ancient Roman Boxing Gloves Discovered At Hadrian’s Wall

The gloves, though not a matching set, are the first of their kind to ever be discovered.

By Katie Serena • Jul 9, 2025

Ancient Roman Boxing Gloves Discovered At Hadrian’s Wall

The gloves, though not a matching set, are the first of their kind to ever be discovered.

By Katie Serena • July 9, 2025

Life Inside Taylor Camp, Hawaii’s Hippie ‘Paradise’ That Was Burned Down By The Government In The 1970s

From 1969 to 1977, as many as 120 men, women, and children lived in treehouses on the North Shore of Kauai in a free love community known as Taylor Camp — but locals complained of the wild parties, drug use, and clothing-optional lifestyle that flourished at the commune.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 8, 2025

Life Inside Taylor Camp, Hawaii’s Hippie ‘Paradise’ That Was Burned Down By The Government In The 1970s

From 1969 to 1977, as many as 120 men, women, and children lived in treehouses on the North Shore of Kauai in a free love community known as Taylor Camp — but locals complained of the wild parties, drug use, and clothing-optional lifestyle that flourished at the commune.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 8, 2025

Archaeologists Just Pulled Pieces Of The Lighthouse Of Alexandria Out Of The Mediterranean Sea

These 22 colossal stone blocks, some weighing as much as 80 tons, include parts of everything from the Lighthouse of Alexandria's threshold to its base to its door.

By Ainsley Brown • Jul 8, 2025

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Archaeologists Just Pulled Pieces Of The Lighthouse Of Alexandria Out Of The Mediterranean Sea

These 22 colossal stone blocks, some weighing as much as 80 tons, include parts of everything from the Lighthouse of Alexandria's threshold to its base to its door.

By Ainsley Brown • July 8, 2025

Scientists Determine Exactly How Strong A T. Rex Bite Was

A new study used alligators to reconstruct the bite power of the most fearsome dinosaur.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 8, 2025

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Scientists Determine Exactly How Strong A T. Rex Bite Was

A new study used alligators to reconstruct the bite power of the most fearsome dinosaur.

By All That's Interesting • July 8, 2025

Inside The Myth Of Arachne, The Talented Weaver Who Is Turned Into A Spider By The Goddess Athena

After Arachne beat Athena at a weaving contest, the goddess punished the mortal girl by turning her into a spider and forcing her to weave for all eternity.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 7, 2025

Inside The Myth Of Arachne, The Talented Weaver Who Is Turned Into A Spider By The Goddess Athena

After Arachne beat Athena at a weaving contest, the goddess punished the mortal girl by turning her into a spider and forcing her to weave for all eternity.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 7, 2025

The True Story Behind Julius Caesar’s Famous Quote, ‘Veni, Vidi, Vici’

According to ancient historians, Julius Caesar boasted, "Veni, vidi, vici," or, "I came, I saw, I conquered," after easily defeating the Pontic army at the Battle of Zela in 47 B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 7, 2025

The True Story Behind Julius Caesar’s Famous Quote, ‘Veni, Vidi, Vici’

According to ancient historians, Julius Caesar boasted, "Veni, vidi, vici," or, "I came, I saw, I conquered," after easily defeating the Pontic army at the Battle of Zela in 47 B.C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 7, 2025

The Shipwreck From One Of History’s Biggest Pirate Heists Identified Off The Coast Of Madagascar

Researchers believe that they've located the wreck of the Nossa Senhora do Cabo, a Portuguese ship that was carrying $138 million worth of treasure when it was attacked by pirates in 1721.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 7, 2025

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The Shipwreck From One Of History’s Biggest Pirate Heists Identified Off The Coast Of Madagascar

Researchers believe that they've located the wreck of the Nossa Senhora do Cabo, a Portuguese ship that was carrying $138 million worth of treasure when it was attacked by pirates in 1721.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 7, 2025

A Fisherman Just Stumbled Upon A Well-Preserved Medieval Sword In Poland’s Vistula River

Though it initially looked like a piece of rebar, Andrzej Korpikiewicz cleaned off the leeches, snails, and shrimp clinging to it — and revealed a sword.

By Ainsley Brown • Jul 7, 2025

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A Fisherman Just Stumbled Upon A Well-Preserved Medieval Sword In Poland’s Vistula River

Though it initially looked like a piece of rebar, Andrzej Korpikiewicz cleaned off the leeches, snails, and shrimp clinging to it — and revealed a sword.

By Ainsley Brown • July 7, 2025