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A Signature Made By Moses May Have Just Been Uncovered Among 3,800-Year-Old Inscriptions In Egypt

Independent researcher Michael S. Bar-Ron claims to have found the Proto-Sinaitic signature of Moses at the site of an ancient Egyptian turquoise mine on the Sinai Peninsula.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 29, 2025

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A Signature Made By Moses May Have Just Been Uncovered Among 3,800-Year-Old Inscriptions In Egypt

Independent researcher Michael S. Bar-Ron claims to have found the Proto-Sinaitic signature of Moses at the site of an ancient Egyptian turquoise mine on the Sinai Peninsula.

By Austin Harvey • July 29, 2025

33 Shocking Photos Of Life Inside The FLDS, Warren Jeffs’ Radical Polygamist Cult

The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or FLDS, is one of the largest and most infamous polygamist Mormon sects in history.

By Mark Oliver • Jul 27, 2025

33 Shocking Photos Of Life Inside The FLDS, Warren Jeffs’ Radical Polygamist Cult

The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or FLDS, is one of the largest and most infamous polygamist Mormon sects in history.

By Mark Oliver • July 27, 2025

Who Wrote The Bible And When? Inside The History Of Christianity’s Sacred Texts

Though believers say that the prophet Moses, Paul the Apostle, and God Himself are the main authors who wrote the Bible, the historical evidence is more complicated.

By Richard Stockton • Jul 20, 2025

Who Wrote The Bible And When? Inside The History Of Christianity’s Sacred Texts

Though believers say that the prophet Moses, Paul the Apostle, and God Himself are the main authors who wrote the Bible, the historical evidence is more complicated.

By Richard Stockton • July 20, 2025

The Grisly Story Of The Cadaver Synod, When A Pope’s Rotting Corpse Was Put On Trial

In 897 C.E., the corpse of Pope Formosus was exhumed and put on trial by one of his successors, Pope Stephen VI — and Formosus was found guilty.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jul 20, 2025

The Grisly Story Of The Cadaver Synod, When A Pope’s Rotting Corpse Was Put On Trial

In 897 C.E., the corpse of Pope Formosus was exhumed and put on trial by one of his successors, Pope Stephen VI — and Formosus was found guilty.

By Genevieve Carlton • July 20, 2025

Inside The Vicious Stories Of Death Goddesses From Around The World

From Nephthys, the ancient Egyptian deity who protected mummies, to the Aztec "Lady of the Dead," who continues to play a role in modern festivals, discover history's most fascinating goddesses of death.

By Andrew Milne • Jul 10, 2025

Inside The Vicious Stories Of Death Goddesses From Around The World

From Nephthys, the ancient Egyptian deity who protected mummies, to the Aztec "Lady of the Dead," who continues to play a role in modern festivals, discover history's most fascinating goddesses of death.

By Andrew Milne • July 10, 2025

The Strange History Of Canopic Jars, The Ancient Egyptian Vessels That Held The Viscera Of Mummies

Canopic jars helped preserve certain organs that were removed during the mummification process — and they were often stored in the same tomb as the actual mummy.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 26, 2025

The Strange History Of Canopic Jars, The Ancient Egyptian Vessels That Held The Viscera Of Mummies

Canopic jars helped preserve certain organs that were removed during the mummification process — and they were often stored in the same tomb as the actual mummy.

By Austin Harvey • June 26, 2025

Archaeologists In Turkey Unearth Stunning Floor Mosaics In The Ancient City Of Olympos

An inscribed mosaic is one of the latest finds in the ancient city of Olympos in present-day Turkey, which was a Roman necropolis before it was converted into a residential area during the Byzantine period.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 20, 2025

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Archaeologists In Turkey Unearth Stunning Floor Mosaics In The Ancient City Of Olympos

An inscribed mosaic is one of the latest finds in the ancient city of Olympos in present-day Turkey, which was a Roman necropolis before it was converted into a residential area during the Byzantine period.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 20, 2025

Archaeologists In Greece May Have Just Found The Ancient Temple Of Odysseus, Hero Of The Trojan War And Homer’s ‘Odyssey’

Researchers excavating ancient ruins atop a seaside overlook on the island of Ithaca believe they have identified the Sanctuary of Odysseus, including two terraces, a tower, springs, and staircases carved into the mountainside.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 20, 2025

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Archaeologists In Greece May Have Just Found The Ancient Temple Of Odysseus, Hero Of The Trojan War And Homer’s ‘Odyssey’

Researchers excavating ancient ruins atop a seaside overlook on the island of Ithaca believe they have identified the Sanctuary of Odysseus, including two terraces, a tower, springs, and staircases carved into the mountainside.

By Austin Harvey • June 20, 2025

Inside Cargo Cults, The Melanesian Groups That Worship A Legendary American G.I.

In some South Pacific islands, cargo cults like the John Frum movement pray for planes to bring them material goods — just like American troops did during World War II.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 15, 2025

Inside Cargo Cults, The Melanesian Groups That Worship A Legendary American G.I.

In some South Pacific islands, cargo cults like the John Frum movement pray for planes to bring them material goods — just like American troops did during World War II.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 15, 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