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Archaeologists In Turkey Just Unearthed Astonishing Artifacts That Could Prove The Trojan War Really Happened

Archaeologists digging at Hisarlık Hill have unearthed evidence including ancient sling stones that could prove, more so than ever before, that the Trojan War was more than just a myth.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 11, 2025

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Archaeologists In Turkey Just Unearthed Astonishing Artifacts That Could Prove The Trojan War Really Happened

Archaeologists digging at Hisarlık Hill have unearthed evidence including ancient sling stones that could prove, more so than ever before, that the Trojan War was more than just a myth.

By Austin Harvey • July 11, 2025

This Brain Tissue Was Kept Preserved For Over 4,000 Years Because It Boiled In Its Own Fluids

The brain was boiled, dried, and preserved during the Bronze Age in present day western Turkey.

By Katie Serena • Jul 7, 2025

This Brain Tissue Was Kept Preserved For Over 4,000 Years Because It Boiled In Its Own Fluids

The brain was boiled, dried, and preserved during the Bronze Age in present day western Turkey.

By Katie Serena • July 7, 2025

Divers Exploring A 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck In Turkey Just Found Ceramics Still Stacked As They Were When The Vessel Went Down

These bowls, plates, and pots still had their designs intact, thanks to a one-of-a-kind technique in which they were coated in a protective layer of raw clay.

By Ainsley Brown • Jul 1, 2025

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Divers Exploring A 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck In Turkey Just Found Ceramics Still Stacked As They Were When The Vessel Went Down

These bowls, plates, and pots still had their designs intact, thanks to a one-of-a-kind technique in which they were coated in a protective layer of raw clay.

By Ainsley Brown • July 1, 2025

The Incredible Life And Tragic Death Of Baldwin IV, The ‘Leper King’ Of Jerusalem

While reigning over medieval Jerusalem from 1174 to 1185, King Baldwin IV made a name for himself as a talented leader and a brave soldier despite his leprosy.

By Gina Dimuro • Jun 29, 2025

The Incredible Life And Tragic Death Of Baldwin IV, The ‘Leper King’ Of Jerusalem

While reigning over medieval Jerusalem from 1174 to 1185, King Baldwin IV made a name for himself as a talented leader and a brave soldier despite his leprosy.

By Gina Dimuro • June 29, 2025

This Prehistoric Cult’s Mysterious Death Ritual Might Have Sparked A Revolution In Neolithic Art

The discovery of these human-shaped figurines near ancient burial sites indicates they were part of a remembrance ritual, created as a way to honor the dead.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 19, 2025

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This Prehistoric Cult’s Mysterious Death Ritual Might Have Sparked A Revolution In Neolithic Art

The discovery of these human-shaped figurines near ancient burial sites indicates they were part of a remembrance ritual, created as a way to honor the dead.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 19, 2025

The Discovery Of This 85,000-Year-Old Finger Bone Has Drastically Shifted The Timeline Of Human Migration

This fossil may point to a radically different path in terms of human history.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jun 13, 2025

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The Discovery Of This 85,000-Year-Old Finger Bone Has Drastically Shifted The Timeline Of Human Migration

This fossil may point to a radically different path in terms of human history.

By Kara Goldfarb • June 13, 2025

The Fascinating Stories Of The Sumerian Gods Who Made Up The Ancient Mesopotamian Pantheon

There were thousands of Sumerian gods worshipped in the cradle of civilization, from the powerful Lord of the Heavens, An, to the terrifying goddess Ereshkigal, who ruled over the Netherworld.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jun 12, 2025

The Fascinating Stories Of The Sumerian Gods Who Made Up The Ancient Mesopotamian Pantheon

There were thousands of Sumerian gods worshipped in the cradle of civilization, from the powerful Lord of the Heavens, An, to the terrifying goddess Ereshkigal, who ruled over the Netherworld.

By Genevieve Carlton • June 12, 2025

Hürrem Sultan, The Young Concubine Of Suleiman The Magnificent Who Became The Sultan’s Wife

Around 1533, the Ottoman sultan broke custom to marry his favorite concubine Hürrem Sultan — and she soon became the most powerful woman in the empire.

By Andrew Milne • Jun 11, 2025

Hürrem Sultan, The Young Concubine Of Suleiman The Magnificent Who Became The Sultan’s Wife

Around 1533, the Ottoman sultan broke custom to marry his favorite concubine Hürrem Sultan — and she soon became the most powerful woman in the empire.

By Andrew Milne • June 11, 2025

This 2,700-Year-Old Tomb Just Uncovered In Turkey May Belong To A Family Member Of The Legendary King Midas

Archaeologists excavating at the ruins of Gordion just found an ancient Phrygian tomb that might belong to a relative of the legendary King Midas, the ruler who was said to turn everything he touched into gold.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 6, 2025

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This 2,700-Year-Old Tomb Just Uncovered In Turkey May Belong To A Family Member Of The Legendary King Midas

Archaeologists excavating at the ruins of Gordion just found an ancient Phrygian tomb that might belong to a relative of the legendary King Midas, the ruler who was said to turn everything he touched into gold.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 6, 2025

A Stunning 1,600-Year-Old Byzantine Mosaic Uncovered In Israel’s Negev Desert Is Now On Display For The First Time

First discovered in 1990, the mosaic from the Byzantine period between 324 and 638 C.E. features intricate scenes of daily life, animals, mythological figures, fruits, and more.

By Austin Harvey • May 30, 2025

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A Stunning 1,600-Year-Old Byzantine Mosaic Uncovered In Israel’s Negev Desert Is Now On Display For The First Time

First discovered in 1990, the mosaic from the Byzantine period between 324 and 638 C.E. features intricate scenes of daily life, animals, mythological figures, fruits, and more.

By Austin Harvey • May 30, 2025