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Nine-Year-Old In South Africa Trips Over Rock That Turns Out To Be Fossil Of Human “Missing Link”

It is believed that the 2 million-year-old skeleton fills the gap between our apelike ancestors and those early humans who used tools.

By Leah Silverman • Oct 24, 2025

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Nine-Year-Old In South Africa Trips Over Rock That Turns Out To Be Fossil Of Human “Missing Link”

It is believed that the 2 million-year-old skeleton fills the gap between our apelike ancestors and those early humans who used tools.

By Leah Silverman • October 24, 2025

Dozens Of Curious Bones Modified Into ‘Cups’ And ‘Masks’ Discovered At Neolithic Sites In China

Many of the bones were discarded in canals or moats, suggesting they were seen as disposable and not revered as human remains.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 23, 2025

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Dozens Of Curious Bones Modified Into ‘Cups’ And ‘Masks’ Discovered At Neolithic Sites In China

Many of the bones were discarded in canals or moats, suggesting they were seen as disposable and not revered as human remains.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 23, 2025

An Indiana Man Was Walking Along A Riverbank On His Property — And Found A 4,270-Year-Old Native American Skull

For now, all experts know is that it belonged to an adult who was likely a member of the Miami or Shawnee tribe — which is all the more remarkable given that the man who found the skull is an avid collector of Native American artifacts.

By Ainsley Brown • Oct 23, 2025

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An Indiana Man Was Walking Along A Riverbank On His Property — And Found A 4,270-Year-Old Native American Skull

For now, all experts know is that it belonged to an adult who was likely a member of the Miami or Shawnee tribe — which is all the more remarkable given that the man who found the skull is an avid collector of Native American artifacts.

By Ainsley Brown • October 23, 2025

A Stunning Roman Treasure Hoard Was Found In Germany — By An ‘Illegal’ Metal Detectorist Who Didn’t Report His Discovery For Years

The 2,000-year-old treasure includes 450 silver coins, several ingots, a gold ring, and more.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 22, 2025

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A Stunning Roman Treasure Hoard Was Found In Germany — By An ‘Illegal’ Metal Detectorist Who Didn’t Report His Discovery For Years

The 2,000-year-old treasure includes 450 silver coins, several ingots, a gold ring, and more.

By Austin Harvey • October 22, 2025

Gas Pipeline Workers In Poland Just Found A Medieval Cemetery Filled With 24 Men Buried Alongside Their Weapons

Found in Borkowo, these skeletons belonged to "tall, robust individuals... well-built men who commanded respect" and were buried along with weapons like knives and battle axes.

By Ainsley Brown • Oct 22, 2025

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Gas Pipeline Workers In Poland Just Found A Medieval Cemetery Filled With 24 Men Buried Alongside Their Weapons

Found in Borkowo, these skeletons belonged to "tall, robust individuals... well-built men who commanded respect" and were buried along with weapons like knives and battle axes.

By Ainsley Brown • October 22, 2025

Archaeologists Have Discovered A 3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Military Fortress With Ancient Ovens And Fossilized Dough

The sprawling fortress at the Tell El-Kharouba archaeological site is almost as large as a city block and contains relics from the daily lives of ancient Egyptian soldiers.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 21, 2025

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Archaeologists Have Discovered A 3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Military Fortress With Ancient Ovens And Fossilized Dough

The sprawling fortress at the Tell El-Kharouba archaeological site is almost as large as a city block and contains relics from the daily lives of ancient Egyptian soldiers.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 21, 2025

Researchers In Slovenia Just Discovered The Largest Prehistoric Hunting Traps Ever Found In Europe

Dating back to at least the Bronze Age, these enormous traps found on Slovenia's Karst Plateau featured stone walls that funneled prey toward pits where they would then be slaughtered.

By Ainsley Brown • Oct 21, 2025

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Researchers In Slovenia Just Discovered The Largest Prehistoric Hunting Traps Ever Found In Europe

Dating back to at least the Bronze Age, these enormous traps found on Slovenia's Karst Plateau featured stone walls that funneled prey toward pits where they would then be slaughtered.

By Ainsley Brown • October 21, 2025

1,700-Year-Old Skeletons Found In A Well In Croatia Have Been Identified As Roman Soldiers

The soldiers seemingly died during the Battle of Mursa in 260 C.E., which took place in present-day Osijek, Croatia.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 20, 2025

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1,700-Year-Old Skeletons Found In A Well In Croatia Have Been Identified As Roman Soldiers

The soldiers seemingly died during the Battle of Mursa in 260 C.E., which took place in present-day Osijek, Croatia.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 20, 2025

Massive Funerary Monument From The Roman Era Unearthed During Construction Work In Germany

Because researchers did not unearth any human remains, they suspect that this site was a cenotaph, a burial for someone who died elsewhere.

By Ainsley Brown • Oct 20, 2025

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Massive Funerary Monument From The Roman Era Unearthed During Construction Work In Germany

Because researchers did not unearth any human remains, they suspect that this site was a cenotaph, a burial for someone who died elsewhere.

By Ainsley Brown • October 20, 2025

Tudor-Era Coin Hoard Found By British Couple Expected To Sell At Auction For $300,000

While weeding their garden in the village of Milford on Sea, the couple stumbled upon "strange circular discs" — which turned out to be gold and silver coins from the reign of Henry VIII.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 17, 2025

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Tudor-Era Coin Hoard Found By British Couple Expected To Sell At Auction For $300,000

While weeding their garden in the village of Milford on Sea, the couple stumbled upon "strange circular discs" — which turned out to be gold and silver coins from the reign of Henry VIII.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 17, 2025