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The Gory Legend Of Huitzilopochtli, One Of The Most Important Gods In Aztec Culture

The Aztec Sun god and the impetus for countless human sacrifices, Huitzilopochtli left a blood-soaked mark on Mesoamerican history.

By Kendrick Foster Mar 7, 2023

The Gory Legend Of Huitzilopochtli, One Of The Most Important Gods In Aztec Culture

The Aztec Sun god and the impetus for countless human sacrifices, Huitzilopochtli left a blood-soaked mark on Mesoamerican history.

By Kendrick Foster March 7, 2023

New Easter Island Moai Statue Discovered At The Bottom Of A Dry Lake Bed

The new moai was found in the dried-up lake bed around the Rano Raraku volcano — and researchers believe there may be more statues nearby.

By Austin Harvey Mar 7, 2023

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New Easter Island Moai Statue Discovered At The Bottom Of A Dry Lake Bed

The new moai was found in the dried-up lake bed around the Rano Raraku volcano — and researchers believe there may be more statues nearby.

By Austin Harvey March 7, 2023

English Metal Detectorists Stumble Across A 2,000-Year-Old Figurine With An Oversized Phallus

The figurine dates to the first century C.E. and was likely a representation of a fertility god.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 6, 2023

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English Metal Detectorists Stumble Across A 2,000-Year-Old Figurine With An Oversized Phallus

The figurine dates to the first century C.E. and was likely a representation of a fertility god.

By Kaleena Fraga March 6, 2023

This Week In History News, Feb. 26 – Mar. 4

Medieval crypt found beneath English vape shop, centuries-old mummy uncovered in Peruvian man's cooler bag, unknown early human groups discovered via prehistoric DNA.

By All That's Interesting Mar 3, 2023

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This Week In History News, Feb. 26 – Mar. 4

Medieval crypt found beneath English vape shop, centuries-old mummy uncovered in Peruvian man's cooler bag, unknown early human groups discovered via prehistoric DNA.

By All That's Interesting March 3, 2023

Ancient DNA Uncovers New Groups Of Prehistoric Humans In Europe

A pair of studies offering the most in-depth look into the lives of Ice Age hunter-gatherers has revealed at least eight previously unknown groups of early Europeans.

By Austin Harvey Mar 2, 2023

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Ancient DNA Uncovers New Groups Of Prehistoric Humans In Europe

A pair of studies offering the most in-depth look into the lives of Ice Age hunter-gatherers has revealed at least eight previously unknown groups of early Europeans.

By Austin Harvey March 2, 2023

This Week In History News, Feb. 19 – 25

Ancient brain surgery patient discovered in Israel, Civil War artillery shell uncovered at Gettysburg, 500-year-old medicine found in South Africa.

By All That's Interesting Feb 24, 2023

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This Week In History News, Feb. 19 – 25

Ancient brain surgery patient discovered in Israel, Civil War artillery shell uncovered at Gettysburg, 500-year-old medicine found in South Africa.

By All That's Interesting February 24, 2023

2,000-Year-Old Phallic Wooden Object Found In England Likely Oldest Roman Sex Toy Ever Found

Decades after a wooden object was discovered in a Roman ruin, a team of researchers reidentified it as a phallus — and it's possibly the first Roman sex toy ever found.

By Amber Breese Feb 23, 2023

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2,000-Year-Old Phallic Wooden Object Found In England Likely Oldest Roman Sex Toy Ever Found

Decades after a wooden object was discovered in a Roman ruin, a team of researchers reidentified it as a phallus — and it's possibly the first Roman sex toy ever found.

By Amber Breese February 23, 2023

Archaeologists Just Stumbled Across An Unexploded Civil War Artillery Shell At Gettysburg

Though the shell was destroyed, historians suspect that it was fired by Confederate forces on July 2, 1863.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 22, 2023

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Archaeologists Just Stumbled Across An Unexploded Civil War Artillery Shell At Gettysburg

Though the shell was destroyed, historians suspect that it was fired by Confederate forces on July 2, 1863.

By Kaleena Fraga February 22, 2023

This 500-Year-Old Medicine Horn Found In South Africa Is Shedding New Light On Old Healing Practices

In 2020, a hiker exploring a South African cave stumbled across a medicine horn dating back to pre-colonial times — and it was filled with herbal remedies.

By Amber Breese Feb 20, 2023

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This 500-Year-Old Medicine Horn Found In South Africa Is Shedding New Light On Old Healing Practices

In 2020, a hiker exploring a South African cave stumbled across a medicine horn dating back to pre-colonial times — and it was filled with herbal remedies.

By Amber Breese February 20, 2023