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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

Seventh-Century Shipwreck Uncovered Off The Coast Of Israel Containing Christian And Islamic Symbols

The seventh-century ship held the largest collection of Byzantine and early Islamic pottery ever found in Israel.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2025

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Seventh-Century Shipwreck Uncovered Off The Coast Of Israel Containing Christian And Islamic Symbols

The seventh-century ship held the largest collection of Byzantine and early Islamic pottery ever found in Israel.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2025

The Story Of John Allen Chau, The American Missionary Who Was Killed On North Sentinel Island

John Allen Chau spent years preparing to travel to North Sentinel Island and convert the isolated tribespeople who live there to Christianity — but shortly after he stepped ashore on November 16, 2018, he was killed by the Sentinelese.

By Austin Harvey • May 15, 2025

The Story Of John Allen Chau, The American Missionary Who Was Killed On North Sentinel Island

John Allen Chau spent years preparing to travel to North Sentinel Island and convert the isolated tribespeople who live there to Christianity — but shortly after he stepped ashore on November 16, 2018, he was killed by the Sentinelese.

By Austin Harvey • May 15, 2025

This 2,800-Year-Old Stone Altar May Hint To An Ancient Biblical War, According To Archaeologists

Part of the inscription appears to mention bronze that was pillaged after King Mesha's conquest of the ancient city of Ataroth, a war explicitly mentioned in the texts of the Hebrew Bible.

By Natasha Ishak • May 15, 2025

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This 2,800-Year-Old Stone Altar May Hint To An Ancient Biblical War, According To Archaeologists

Part of the inscription appears to mention bronze that was pillaged after King Mesha's conquest of the ancient city of Ataroth, a war explicitly mentioned in the texts of the Hebrew Bible.

By Natasha Ishak • May 15, 2025

Inside The Myth Of Hathor, The Beloved Egyptian Goddess Of Love And Fertility

One of the most venerated deities in the Egyptian pantheon, Hathor was a mother goddess who was often depicted with cow horns and a sun disc.

By Amber Morgan • May 6, 2025

Inside The Myth Of Hathor, The Beloved Egyptian Goddess Of Love And Fertility

One of the most venerated deities in the Egyptian pantheon, Hathor was a mother goddess who was often depicted with cow horns and a sun disc.

By Amber Morgan • May 6, 2025

Where Was Jesus Buried? Inside The Search For The Place Where The Christian Messiah Was Laid To Rest

The Bible says that Jesus was buried in a "new" rock-cut tomb near his crucifixion site, and most scholars believe that tomb is located in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 5, 2025

Where Was Jesus Buried? Inside The Search For The Place Where The Christian Messiah Was Laid To Rest

The Bible says that Jesus was buried in a "new" rock-cut tomb near his crucifixion site, and most scholars believe that tomb is located in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 5, 2025