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Scientists Discover 558 Million-Year-Old Fossil Is Likely The World’s Oldest Known Animal

For decades, scientists could not agree on whether to classify the Dickinsonia as an animal or not — until this new study showed that it is actually the oldest known animal.

By Caroline Redmond • Apr 28, 2025

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Scientists Discover 558 Million-Year-Old Fossil Is Likely The World’s Oldest Known Animal

For decades, scientists could not agree on whether to classify the Dickinsonia as an animal or not — until this new study showed that it is actually the oldest known animal.

By Caroline Redmond • April 28, 2025

Kim Jong-Nam, The Older Brother Of Kim Jong-Un Who Was Assassinated In 2017

Once the North Korean heir apparent, Kim Jong-nam was assassinated at a busy airport in Malaysia in February 2017 — presumably on the orders of his younger brother, Kim Jong-un.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 27, 2025

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Kim Jong-Nam, The Older Brother Of Kim Jong-Un Who Was Assassinated In 2017

Once the North Korean heir apparent, Kim Jong-nam was assassinated at a busy airport in Malaysia in February 2017 — presumably on the orders of his younger brother, Kim Jong-un.

By Austin Harvey • April 27, 2025

Dozens Of Elongated Skulls Found In An Ancient Cemetery In Hungary Provides Clues About The Fall Of Rome

Researchers found 51 intentionally elongated skulls in the fifth-century cemetery at Mözs-Icsei-dülö in Hungary.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 27, 2025

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Dozens Of Elongated Skulls Found In An Ancient Cemetery In Hungary Provides Clues About The Fall Of Rome

Researchers found 51 intentionally elongated skulls in the fifth-century cemetery at Mözs-Icsei-dülö in Hungary.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 27, 2025

Archaeologists Just Found The First Evidence Proving That Roman Gladiators Fought Lions

Bite marks on the pelvis of an 1,800-year-old skeleton found in York, England just provided the first-ever direct evidence that ancient Roman gladiators were made to fight against great beasts like lions.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 25, 2025

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Archaeologists Just Found The First Evidence Proving That Roman Gladiators Fought Lions

Bite marks on the pelvis of an 1,800-year-old skeleton found in York, England just provided the first-ever direct evidence that ancient Roman gladiators were made to fight against great beasts like lions.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 25, 2025

Ancient Greeks Hid ‘Curse Tablets’ In Wells And Graves To Hex Their Enemies Even After They Died

These 30 "curse tablets" meant for the dead show what lengths Athenians would go to hex their enemies.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 25, 2025

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Ancient Greeks Hid ‘Curse Tablets’ In Wells And Graves To Hex Their Enemies Even After They Died

These 30 "curse tablets" meant for the dead show what lengths Athenians would go to hex their enemies.

By Natasha Ishak • April 25, 2025

A Live Colossal Squid Was Just Seen In The Deep Ocean For The First Time

Although the species was first identified 100 years ago, the colossal squid has remained elusive and has never been seen alive in its natural environment — until now.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 24, 2025

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A Live Colossal Squid Was Just Seen In The Deep Ocean For The First Time

Although the species was first identified 100 years ago, the colossal squid has remained elusive and has never been seen alive in its natural environment — until now.

By Austin Harvey • April 24, 2025

A 1,900-Year-Old Roman Horse Cemetery With More Than 100 Burials Was Just Discovered In Germany

While preparing for construction of a housing development in Stuttgart, archaeologists uncovered an ancient horse cemetery that was used by the Roman cavalry unit stationed nearby in the second century C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 24, 2025

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A 1,900-Year-Old Roman Horse Cemetery With More Than 100 Burials Was Just Discovered In Germany

While preparing for construction of a housing development in Stuttgart, archaeologists uncovered an ancient horse cemetery that was used by the Roman cavalry unit stationed nearby in the second century C.E.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 24, 2025

Two British Men Found A Viking Treasure Worth $3.8 Million — Now They’re Going To Jail

British law dictates that people must report finding "treasure," which includes metal items more than 300 years old. This pair of metal detectorists didn't.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 24, 2025

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Two British Men Found A Viking Treasure Worth $3.8 Million — Now They’re Going To Jail

British law dictates that people must report finding "treasure," which includes metal items more than 300 years old. This pair of metal detectorists didn't.

By Natasha Ishak • April 24, 2025

An Ancient Chariot Wheel And Cremation Urn Were Just Unearthed At A Golf Course In The Scottish Highlands

The artifacts found at the future Old Petty Championship Golf Course near Inverness, Scotland, span thousands of years of history.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 23, 2025

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An Ancient Chariot Wheel And Cremation Urn Were Just Unearthed At A Golf Course In The Scottish Highlands

The artifacts found at the future Old Petty Championship Golf Course near Inverness, Scotland, span thousands of years of history.

By Austin Harvey • April 23, 2025

Medieval Graffiti Uncovered On The Walls At The Alleged Site Of The Last Supper In Jerusalem

Believed to be the site where Jesus and his disciples had the Last Supper just before his crucifixion, the Cenacle in Jerusalem has long been sacred ground for Christians — and some of them left graffiti behind.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 23, 2025

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Medieval Graffiti Uncovered On The Walls At The Alleged Site Of The Last Supper In Jerusalem

Believed to be the site where Jesus and his disciples had the Last Supper just before his crucifixion, the Cenacle in Jerusalem has long been sacred ground for Christians — and some of them left graffiti behind.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 23, 2025