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Inside The Surprisingly Long History Of Beer And The Ancient People Who Invented It

The process of fermenting grain to make beer was likely discovered by several cultures independently as hunter-gatherers settled into agricultural societies around 12,000 years ago, but the first physical evidence of beer brewing dates to 3400 B.C.E. in Mesopotamia.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 23, 2025

Inside The Surprisingly Long History Of Beer And The Ancient People Who Invented It

The process of fermenting grain to make beer was likely discovered by several cultures independently as hunter-gatherers settled into agricultural societies around 12,000 years ago, but the first physical evidence of beer brewing dates to 3400 B.C.E. in Mesopotamia.

By Austin Harvey • June 23, 2025

‘Rome Never Ceases To Amaze’: A Colossal Statue Head Was Just Unearthed Near Trajan’s Forum

Though archaeologists are still studying the head, they suspect it was once part of a towering set of columns known as Porticus Trisigmentata.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 23, 2025

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‘Rome Never Ceases To Amaze’: A Colossal Statue Head Was Just Unearthed Near Trajan’s Forum

Though archaeologists are still studying the head, they suspect it was once part of a towering set of columns known as Porticus Trisigmentata.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 23, 2025

‘The Find Of The Century’: 6,000-Year-Old Venus Figurine Found By A Farmer In A Polish Field

The first artifact of its kind ever unearthed in Poland, this five-inch fertility symbol known as the "Venus of Kołobrzeg" was carved from limestone that's flecked with the shells of mussels and snails.

By Ainsley Brown • Jun 23, 2025

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‘The Find Of The Century’: 6,000-Year-Old Venus Figurine Found By A Farmer In A Polish Field

The first artifact of its kind ever unearthed in Poland, this five-inch fertility symbol known as the "Venus of Kołobrzeg" was carved from limestone that's flecked with the shells of mussels and snails.

By Ainsley Brown • June 23, 2025

The Terrifying Jersey Shore Shark Attacks Of 1916 And The Mass Panic They Sparked

Over a 12-day period in July 1916, four people were killed and a teenage boy was severely injured by shark attacks in New Jersey that caused these sea creatures to forever be thought of as vicious "man-eaters."

By William DeLong • Jun 22, 2025

The Terrifying Jersey Shore Shark Attacks Of 1916 And The Mass Panic They Sparked

Over a 12-day period in July 1916, four people were killed and a teenage boy was severely injured by shark attacks in New Jersey that caused these sea creatures to forever be thought of as vicious "man-eaters."

By William DeLong • June 22, 2025

The Story Of Mickey Hargitay, The Husband Of Jayne Mansfield Who Was A Mr. Universe Bodybuilder And A Hollywood Star

Mickey Hargitay was a Hungarian immigrant who rose to fame in the United States as a bodybuilder, but he's perhaps best known for marrying Jayne Mansfield and raising actress Mariska Hargitay.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 22, 2025

The Story Of Mickey Hargitay, The Husband Of Jayne Mansfield Who Was A Mr. Universe Bodybuilder And A Hollywood Star

Mickey Hargitay was a Hungarian immigrant who rose to fame in the United States as a bodybuilder, but he's perhaps best known for marrying Jayne Mansfield and raising actress Mariska Hargitay.

By Austin Harvey • June 22, 2025

55 Colorized Photos Of Old Hollywood Actresses That Capture The Golden Age Of Hollywood

Go inside the incredible triumphs and heartbreaking tragedies of Golden Age Hollywood's most iconic actresses — pictured in stunning color.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 21, 2025

55 Colorized Photos Of Old Hollywood Actresses That Capture The Golden Age Of Hollywood

Go inside the incredible triumphs and heartbreaking tragedies of Golden Age Hollywood's most iconic actresses — pictured in stunning color.

By Austin Harvey • June 21, 2025

Archaeologists In Virginia Uncover Historic Remains Of America’s Oldest Known Schoolhouse For Black Children

The historic Williamsburg Bray School operated from 1760 to 1765 in Virginia and educated mostly enslaved students — encouraging them to accept enslavement as part of God's plan.

By Ainsley Brown • Jun 20, 2025

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Archaeologists In Virginia Uncover Historic Remains Of America’s Oldest Known Schoolhouse For Black Children

The historic Williamsburg Bray School operated from 1760 to 1765 in Virginia and educated mostly enslaved students — encouraging them to accept enslavement as part of God's plan.

By Ainsley Brown • June 20, 2025

Archaeologists In Turkey Unearth Stunning Floor Mosaics In The Ancient City Of Olympos

An inscribed mosaic is one of the latest finds in the ancient city of Olympos in present-day Turkey, which was a Roman necropolis before it was converted into a residential area during the Byzantine period.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 20, 2025

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Archaeologists In Turkey Unearth Stunning Floor Mosaics In The Ancient City Of Olympos

An inscribed mosaic is one of the latest finds in the ancient city of Olympos in present-day Turkey, which was a Roman necropolis before it was converted into a residential area during the Byzantine period.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 20, 2025

Archaeologists In Greece May Have Just Found The Ancient Temple Of Odysseus, Hero Of The Trojan War And Homer’s ‘Odyssey’

Researchers excavating ancient ruins atop a seaside overlook on the island of Ithaca believe they have identified the Sanctuary of Odysseus, including two terraces, a tower, springs, and staircases carved into the mountainside.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 20, 2025

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Archaeologists In Greece May Have Just Found The Ancient Temple Of Odysseus, Hero Of The Trojan War And Homer’s ‘Odyssey’

Researchers excavating ancient ruins atop a seaside overlook on the island of Ithaca believe they have identified the Sanctuary of Odysseus, including two terraces, a tower, springs, and staircases carved into the mountainside.

By Austin Harvey • June 20, 2025

New Study Suggests That The Constant Flow Of Beer Kept The Pre-Incan Wari Culture Stable For Half A Millennia

Researchers believe that a focus on brewing, sharing, and hosting beer-centric festivities was integral to the Wari's social stability for 500 years.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 20, 2025

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New Study Suggests That The Constant Flow Of Beer Kept The Pre-Incan Wari Culture Stable For Half A Millennia

Researchers believe that a focus on brewing, sharing, and hosting beer-centric festivities was integral to the Wari's social stability for 500 years.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 20, 2025