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Jonathan The Tortoise, The Oldest Animal In The World, Just Turned 191

Jonathan the tortoise is estimated to have been born in 1832, which means he's lived through 40 U.S. presidents and eight British monarchs.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 8, 2023

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Jonathan The Tortoise, The Oldest Animal In The World, Just Turned 191

Jonathan the tortoise is estimated to have been born in 1832, which means he's lived through 40 U.S. presidents and eight British monarchs.

By Kaleena Fraga December 8, 2023

Archaeologists In Spain Just Found An Astonishingly Well-Preserved Cave Dwelling That Dates Back To The Stone Age

The site's inhabitants belonged to the Magdalenian people that lived in caves across present-day France and Spain between 17,000 and 12,000 years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 7, 2023

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Archaeologists In Spain Just Found An Astonishingly Well-Preserved Cave Dwelling That Dates Back To The Stone Age

The site's inhabitants belonged to the Magdalenian people that lived in caves across present-day France and Spain between 17,000 and 12,000 years ago.

By Kaleena Fraga December 7, 2023

Rare Byzantine Gold Coin Depicting The Face Of Jesus Discovered By Metal Detectorist In Norway

The coin has a depiction of Jesus Christ on one side and Basil II and Constantine VIII, rulers of the Byzantine Empire, on the other.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 6, 2023

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Rare Byzantine Gold Coin Depicting The Face Of Jesus Discovered By Metal Detectorist In Norway

The coin has a depiction of Jesus Christ on one side and Basil II and Constantine VIII, rulers of the Byzantine Empire, on the other.

By Kaleena Fraga December 6, 2023

Inside The Death Of Billy The Kid, Gunslinging Outlaw Of The Wild West

On July 14, 1881, Billy the Kid died at the age of 21 after being shot in the chest in Fort Sumner, New Mexico by Sheriff Pat Garrett — though some say the story didn’t end there

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 5, 2023

Inside The Death Of Billy The Kid, Gunslinging Outlaw Of The Wild West

On July 14, 1881, Billy the Kid died at the age of 21 after being shot in the chest in Fort Sumner, New Mexico by Sheriff Pat Garrett — though some say the story didn’t end there

By Kaleena Fraga December 5, 2023

Stunning Treasure Trove Of Bronze Age Swords And Thousands Of Coins Discovered In Germany

The swords, coins, and other items were discovered in the German state of Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania.

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 1, 2023

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Stunning Treasure Trove Of Bronze Age Swords And Thousands Of Coins Discovered In Germany

The swords, coins, and other items were discovered in the German state of Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania.

By Kaleena Fraga December 1, 2023

‘Witch Bottles’ Have Been Washing Up In Texas — And Experts Have No Idea Where They’re Coming From

At least eight "witch bottles," which were traditionally used to stave off evil spells, have been found along the Gulf Coast since 2017.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 29, 2023

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‘Witch Bottles’ Have Been Washing Up In Texas — And Experts Have No Idea Where They’re Coming From

At least eight "witch bottles," which were traditionally used to stave off evil spells, have been found along the Gulf Coast since 2017.

By Kaleena Fraga November 29, 2023

Archaeologists Just Discovered The Possible Remains Of A 1,400-Year-Old Pagan Temple In England

The structure was unearthed at the site of a larger Anglo-Saxon settlement that archaeologists believe was a "center of royalty" around the 7th century C.E.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Nov 28, 2023

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Archaeologists Just Discovered The Possible Remains Of A 1,400-Year-Old Pagan Temple In England

The structure was unearthed at the site of a larger Anglo-Saxon settlement that archaeologists believe was a "center of royalty" around the 7th century C.E.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz November 28, 2023

The Legend Of Mel’s Hole, The Magical Bottomless Pit Said To Be Hiding Somewhere In Washington State

In 1997, a mysterious man named Mel Waters called into a radio show, claiming to have discovered a bottomless pit with the ability to resurrect animals from the dead — but no official record of Mel's Hole has ever been found.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Nov 27, 2023

The Legend Of Mel’s Hole, The Magical Bottomless Pit Said To Be Hiding Somewhere In Washington State

By Hannah Reilly Holtz November 27, 2023

Two Ancient Stone Anchors Were Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Sicily

The anchors are believed to date from 800 to 480 B.C.E. and are expected to be recovered from the water soon.

By Kaleena Fraga Nov 27, 2023

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Two Ancient Stone Anchors Were Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Sicily

The anchors are believed to date from 800 to 480 B.C.E. and are expected to be recovered from the water soon.

By Kaleena Fraga November 27, 2023

The Puking Pūteketeke Just Won New Zealand’s ‘Bird Of The Century’ Contest — Thanks To A Campaign From John Oliver

"They are weird, puking birds with colorful mullets. What's not to love here?"

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Nov 17, 2023

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‘Magical’ Roman Wind Chime With Winged Phallus Meant To Ward Off The Evil Eye Discovered In Serbia

The bronze wind chime phallus once hung at the entrance of a large home in the ancient Roman city of Viminacium.

By Kaleena Fraga November 15, 2023

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Jonathan The Tortoise, The Oldest Animal In The World, Just Turned 191

Jonathan The Tortoise, The Oldest Animal In The World, Just Turned 191

Archaeologists In Spain Just Found An Astonishingly Well-Preserved Cave Dwelling That Dates Back To The Stone Age

Archaeologists In Spain Just Found An Astonishingly Well-Preserved Cave Dwelling That Dates Back To The Stone Age

Rare Byzantine Gold Coin Depicting The Face Of Jesus Discovered By Metal Detectorist In Norway

Rare Byzantine Gold Coin Depicting The Face Of Jesus Discovered By Metal Detectorist In Norway

Inside The Death Of Billy The Kid, Gunslinging Outlaw Of The Wild West

Inside The Death Of Billy The Kid, Gunslinging Outlaw Of The Wild West

Stunning Treasure Trove Of Bronze Age Swords And Thousands Of Coins Discovered In Germany

Stunning Treasure Trove Of Bronze Age Swords And Thousands Of Coins Discovered In Germany

‘Witch Bottles’ Have Been Washing Up In Texas — And Experts Have No Idea Where They’re Coming From

‘Witch Bottles’ Have Been Washing Up In Texas — And Experts Have No Idea Where They’re Coming From

Archaeologists Just Discovered The Possible Remains Of A 1,400-Year-Old Pagan Temple In England

Archaeologists Just Discovered The Possible Remains Of A 1,400-Year-Old Pagan Temple In England

The Legend Of Mel’s Hole, The Magical Bottomless Pit Said To Be Hiding Somewhere In Washington State

The Legend Of Mel’s Hole, The Magical Bottomless Pit Said To Be Hiding Somewhere In Washington State

Two Ancient Stone Anchors Were Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Sicily

Two Ancient Stone Anchors Were Just Discovered Off The Coast Of Sicily

The Puking Pūteketeke Just Won New Zealand’s ‘Bird Of The Century’ Contest — Thanks To A Campaign From John Oliver

The Puking Pūteketeke Just Won New Zealand’s ‘Bird Of The Century’ Contest — Thanks To A Campaign From John Oliver

The Real History Of The Pilgrims That You Didn’t Learn In School

The Real History Of The Pilgrims That You Didn’t Learn In School

‘Magical’ Roman Wind Chime With Winged Phallus Meant To Ward Off The Evil Eye Discovered In Serbia

‘Magical’ Roman Wind Chime With Winged Phallus Meant To Ward Off The Evil Eye Discovered In Serbia