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Meet Mehmed II, The Ottoman Ruler Who Conquered Constantinople And The Last Vestige Of The Roman Empire

Known as Mehmed the Conqueror, Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II was just 21 years old when he took control of Constantinople and defeated the Byzantine Empire in 1453.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin Mar 21, 2022

Meet Mehmed II, The Ottoman Ruler Who Conquered Constantinople And The Last Vestige Of The Roman Empire

Known as Mehmed the Conqueror, Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II was just 21 years old when he took control of Constantinople and defeated the Byzantine Empire in 1453.

By Sienna Vittoria Asselin March 21, 2022

Ancient ‘Magic Bowls’ Used To Repel Demons Found During Search For Stolen Antiquities In Israel

In addition to the "swearing bowls" from ancient Iraq, authorities seized rare coins, weapons, glassware, and ivory furniture inlays — some of which dated to biblical times.

By Marco Margaritoff Mar 8, 2022

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Ancient ‘Magic Bowls’ Used To Repel Demons Found During Search For Stolen Antiquities In Israel

In addition to the "swearing bowls" from ancient Iraq, authorities seized rare coins, weapons, glassware, and ivory furniture inlays — some of which dated to biblical times.

By Marco Margaritoff March 8, 2022

Archaeologists Uncover The Stunning History Of Roman Emerald Mines Buried Deep Beneath The Sands Of Egypt

Archaeologists found evidence of intricate Roman mining systems but also that the Romans may have lost the mines to a nomadic desert people.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 7, 2022

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Archaeologists Uncover The Stunning History Of Roman Emerald Mines Buried Deep Beneath The Sands Of Egypt

Archaeologists found evidence of intricate Roman mining systems but also that the Romans may have lost the mines to a nomadic desert people.

By Kaleena Fraga March 7, 2022

This Week In History News, Feb. 27- Mar. 5

True purpose of Stonehenge discovered, 9,000-year-old Jordanian shrine unearthed, skull of history's first ear surgery patient found.

By All That's Interesting Mar 4, 2022

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This Week In History News, Feb. 27- Mar. 5

True purpose of Stonehenge discovered, 9,000-year-old Jordanian shrine unearthed, skull of history's first ear surgery patient found.

By All That's Interesting March 4, 2022

This Week In History News, Jan. 2 – 8

Scotland considers pardon for people accused of witchcraft centuries ago, ancient toilet uncovered in Israel, medieval runes found in Norway.

By All That's Interesting Jan 7, 2022

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This Week In History News, Jan. 2 – 8

Scotland considers pardon for people accused of witchcraft centuries ago, ancient toilet uncovered in Israel, medieval runes found in Norway.

By All That's Interesting January 7, 2022

Dozens Of Camels Tossed From Saudi Arabia Beauty Contest Over Botox Injections

Over 40 camels were ejected from the annual King Abdulaziz Camel Festival because of botox and "other tampering"

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 10, 2021

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Dozens Of Camels Tossed From Saudi Arabia Beauty Contest Over Botox Injections

Over 40 camels were ejected from the annual King Abdulaziz Camel Festival because of botox and "other tampering"

By Kaleena Fraga December 10, 2021

Archaeologists Unearth Roman Soldier’s 1,800-Year-Old Face Mask In Ancient City Of Hadrianopolis

The iron face mask was found among remnants of a fortified structure dated to Ancient Rome's imperial period. It firmly suggested Hadrianopolis was an important, distant military outpost.

By Marco Margaritoff Nov 30, 2021

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Archaeologists Unearth Roman Soldier’s 1,800-Year-Old Face Mask In Ancient City Of Hadrianopolis

The iron face mask was found among remnants of a fortified structure dated to Ancient Rome's imperial period. It firmly suggested Hadrianopolis was an important, distant military outpost.

By Marco Margaritoff November 30, 2021

Israeli Archaeologists Just Unearthed A 2,100-Year-Old Fortress That Provides ‘Tangible Evidence’ Of The Hanukkah Story

The Hellenistic fortress was destroyed by a Jewish Hasmonean army in their war to retake the region from the Seleucid Empire, which had outlawed Judaism.

By Marco Margaritoff Nov 19, 2021

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Israeli Archaeologists Just Unearthed A 2,100-Year-Old Fortress That Provides ‘Tangible Evidence’ Of The Hanukkah Story

The Hellenistic fortress was destroyed by a Jewish Hasmonean army in their war to retake the region from the Seleucid Empire, which had outlawed Judaism.

By Marco Margaritoff November 19, 2021