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Evidence Of Roman-Era Necromancy Practices To Speak With The Dead Found In A Cave Near Jerusalem

Researchers uncovered a number of objects at Te'omim cave that indicate ancient necromantic ritual practices, including oil lamps and human skulls.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 20, 2023

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Evidence Of Roman-Era Necromancy Practices To Speak With The Dead Found In A Cave Near Jerusalem

Researchers uncovered a number of objects at Te'omim cave that indicate ancient necromantic ritual practices, including oil lamps and human skulls.

By Austin Harvey • July 20, 2023

Israel Seeks To Evict A Man Who Has Lived In A Handmade ‘Hermit House’ On The Beach For More Than 50 Years

Nissim Kahlon has lived in his fantastical cliffside home on Israel's Mediterranean coast since 1973 — but now he's at risk of losing his house forever.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 12, 2023

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Israel Seeks To Evict A Man Who Has Lived In A Handmade ‘Hermit House’ On The Beach For More Than 50 Years

Nissim Kahlon has lived in his fantastical cliffside home on Israel's Mediterranean coast since 1973 — but now he's at risk of losing his house forever.

By Amber Morgan • July 12, 2023

This Week In History News, Jun. 4 – 10

Ancient bone flutes uncovered in Israel, 2,300-year-old elephant statue unearthed in India, "Atlantis of the North Sea" found near Germany.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 9, 2023

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This Week In History News, Jun. 4 – 10

Ancient bone flutes uncovered in Israel, 2,300-year-old elephant statue unearthed in India, "Atlantis of the North Sea" found near Germany.

By All That's Interesting • June 9, 2023

Analysis Of A 2,000-Year-Old Vase Reveals Ancient Egyptians Drank Hallucinogenic Drugs Mixed With Human Blood

The ancient cocktail was consumed by a cult dedicated to the deity Bes, who served as a protective spirit, particularly to mothers and children.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 6, 2023

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Analysis Of A 2,000-Year-Old Vase Reveals Ancient Egyptians Drank Hallucinogenic Drugs Mixed With Human Blood

The ancient cocktail was consumed by a cult dedicated to the deity Bes, who served as a protective spirit, particularly to mothers and children.

By Austin Harvey • June 6, 2023

This Week In History News, May 28 – Jun. 3

Eighteenth-century sword sold for $17.4 million in London, ancient petroglyphs uncovered in Sweden, 2,500-year-old feces examined in Jerusalem.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 2, 2023

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This Week In History News, May 28 – Jun. 3

Eighteenth-century sword sold for $17.4 million in London, ancient petroglyphs uncovered in Sweden, 2,500-year-old feces examined in Jerusalem.

By All That's Interesting • June 2, 2023

Archaeologists Find 2,500-Year-Old Poop In Jerusalem Toilets — And It Contains The Oldest Evidence Of Dysentery Parasites

Researchers uncovered the infamous parasite Giardia duodenalis in cesspits beneath the ancient latrines.

By Austin Harvey • May 30, 2023

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Archaeologists Find 2,500-Year-Old Poop In Jerusalem Toilets — And It Contains The Oldest Evidence Of Dysentery Parasites

Researchers uncovered the infamous parasite Giardia duodenalis in cesspits beneath the ancient latrines.

By Austin Harvey • May 30, 2023

This Week In History News, May 14 – 20

History's earliest-known kisses uncovered in Mesopotamia, Qing Dynasty jars found in London thrift store, world's oldest megastructure blueprints unearthed in Jordan.

By All That's Interesting • May 19, 2023

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This Week In History News, May 14 – 20

History's earliest-known kisses uncovered in Mesopotamia, Qing Dynasty jars found in London thrift store, world's oldest megastructure blueprints unearthed in Jordan.

By All That's Interesting • May 19, 2023

These Ancient Rock Carvings On The Arabian Peninsula Might Be The Oldest Megastructure Blueprints In The World

Two carved stones in Jordan and Saudi Arabia are etched with accurate to-scale representation of nearby desert kites, which served as a method for hunting herds of wild animals.

By Austin Harvey • May 18, 2023

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These Ancient Rock Carvings On The Arabian Peninsula Might Be The Oldest Megastructure Blueprints In The World

Two carved stones in Jordan and Saudi Arabia are etched with accurate to-scale representation of nearby desert kites, which served as a method for hunting herds of wild animals.

By Austin Harvey • May 18, 2023

This Week In History News, May 7 – 13

Ancient sunken road discovered near Croatia, Stone Age dagger found in Norway, mass grave from 7,000 years ago unearthed in Oman.

By All That's Interesting • May 12, 2023

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This Week In History News, May 7 – 13

Ancient sunken road discovered near Croatia, Stone Age dagger found in Norway, mass grave from 7,000 years ago unearthed in Oman.

By All That's Interesting • May 12, 2023

29 Photos Of King Tutankhamun’s Tomb That Will Take Your Breath Away

First discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922, the tomb of King Tut has recently been restored to its ancient glory.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 28, 2023

29 Photos Of King Tutankhamun’s Tomb That Will Take Your Breath Away

First discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922, the tomb of King Tut has recently been restored to its ancient glory.

By Erin Kelly • April 28, 2023