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A Massive Medieval Cargo Ship Was Just Found Underneath The Capital Of Estonia

Archeologists estimate that the 700-year-old ship was likely a cargo vessel and part of the Hanseatic League trading network.

By Kaleena Fraga May 2, 2022

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A Massive Medieval Cargo Ship Was Just Found Underneath The Capital Of Estonia

Archeologists estimate that the 700-year-old ship was likely a cargo vessel and part of the Hanseatic League trading network.

By Kaleena Fraga May 2, 2022

This Week In History News, Apr. 24 – 30

Crusades-era hand grenades discovered, protohuman hominids of Indonesia reportedly sighted, ancient Roman sandal unearthed.

By All That's Interesting Apr 29, 2022

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This Week In History News, Apr. 24 – 30

Crusades-era hand grenades discovered, protohuman hominids of Indonesia reportedly sighted, ancient Roman sandal unearthed.

By All That's Interesting April 29, 2022

An Anthropologist Believes This Hobbit-Like Early Human Isn’t Extinct — And Is Hiding Out In Indonesia

Gregory Forth has collected more than 30 eyewitness accounts that the "Hobbits" are still alive on the Indonesian island of Flores.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 26, 2022

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An Anthropologist Believes This Hobbit-Like Early Human Isn’t Extinct — And Is Hiding Out In Indonesia

Gregory Forth has collected more than 30 eyewitness accounts that the "Hobbits" are still alive on the Indonesian island of Flores.

By Marco Margaritoff April 26, 2022

A Roman-Style Sandal From 300 C.E. Was Just Found Under The Ice In The Mountains Of Norway

Archaeologists suspect that the sandal was worn with fabric or animal skin fashioned as a primitive sock.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 25, 2022

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A Roman-Style Sandal From 300 C.E. Was Just Found Under The Ice In The Mountains Of Norway

Archaeologists suspect that the sandal was worn with fabric or animal skin fashioned as a primitive sock.

By Kaleena Fraga April 25, 2022

This Week In History News, Apr. 17 – 23

New evidence about what caused Jesus' death uncovered, record-breaking underground city excavated, dinosaur killed the day the asteroid struck unearthed.

By All That's Interesting Apr 22, 2022

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This Week In History News, Apr. 17 – 23

New evidence about what caused Jesus' death uncovered, record-breaking underground city excavated, dinosaur killed the day the asteroid struck unearthed.

By All That's Interesting April 22, 2022

Archaeologists In Turkey Have Discovered The Largest Underground City In The World

The 49 rooms unearthed in the subterranean city of Matiate make up only three percent of its estimated total area.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 21, 2022

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Archaeologists In Turkey Have Discovered The Largest Underground City In The World

The 49 rooms unearthed in the subterranean city of Matiate make up only three percent of its estimated total area.

By Marco Margaritoff April 21, 2022

New DNA Analysis Reveals That A California Tribe Was Erroneously Declared ‘Extinct’ 100 Years Ago

Scientists tested the DNA of modern-day members of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe against remains dating as far back as 2,000 years and found a high level of genetic continuity.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 19, 2022

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New DNA Analysis Reveals That A California Tribe Was Erroneously Declared ‘Extinct’ 100 Years Ago

Scientists tested the DNA of modern-day members of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe against remains dating as far back as 2,000 years and found a high level of genetic continuity.

By Marco Margaritoff April 19, 2022

This Week In History News, Apr. 3 – 9

Massive stone spheres from the pre-Columbian era unearthed in Costa Rica, mysteries of the Venus of Willendorf statue unlocked, burials uncovered in Siberia's "Valley of the Kings."

By All That's Interesting Apr 8, 2022

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This Week In History News, Apr. 3 – 9

Massive stone spheres from the pre-Columbian era unearthed in Costa Rica, mysteries of the Venus of Willendorf statue unlocked, burials uncovered in Siberia's "Valley of the Kings."

By All That's Interesting April 8, 2022

The Origins Of The 30,000-Year-Old ‘Venus Of Willendorf’ Statue Have Been Traced To Italy

Scientists used scans to determine that the Venus of Willendorf's limestone is "virtually indistinguishable" from limestone found in Italy.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 4, 2022

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The Origins Of The 30,000-Year-Old ‘Venus Of Willendorf’ Statue Have Been Traced To Italy

Scientists used scans to determine that the Venus of Willendorf's limestone is "virtually indistinguishable" from limestone found in Italy.

By Kaleena Fraga April 4, 2022

This Week In History News, Mar. 27 – Apr. 2

Mysteries behind painted skeletons at "the oldest city in the world" unlocked, evidence of giant prehistoric camels discovered, rare Revolutionary War medal brought to auction.

By All That's Interesting Apr 1, 2022

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This Week In History News, Mar. 27 – Apr. 2

Mysteries behind painted skeletons at "the oldest city in the world" unlocked, evidence of giant prehistoric camels discovered, rare Revolutionary War medal brought to auction.

By All That's Interesting April 1, 2022