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Was The Trojan Horse Real? Inside The Historical Debate

According to ancient mythology, the Trojan Horse allowed the Greeks to finally capture the city of Troy, but historians are still unsure whether this legendary wooden weapon actually existed.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Dec 10, 2021

Was The Trojan Horse Real? Inside The Historical Debate

According to ancient mythology, the Trojan Horse allowed the Greeks to finally capture the city of Troy, but historians are still unsure whether this legendary wooden weapon actually existed.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • December 10, 2021

Rare Physical Evidence Of Roman Crucifixion Found In 1,900 Year Old English Skeleton

Though tens of thousands of people were crucified, just four skeletons have been found with physical evidence of crucifixion.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 9, 2021

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Rare Physical Evidence Of Roman Crucifixion Found In 1,900 Year Old English Skeleton

Though tens of thousands of people were crucified, just four skeletons have been found with physical evidence of crucifixion.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 9, 2021

Archaeologists Just Discovered Two Ancient Egyptian Tombs Containing 2,500-Year-Old Mummies With Golden Tongues

Archaeologists also uncovered 402 funerary figurines, amulets, and scarabs from one of the tombs, which was perfectly preserved because it hadn't been opened in 2,500 years.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 8, 2021

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Archaeologists Just Discovered Two Ancient Egyptian Tombs Containing 2,500-Year-Old Mummies With Golden Tongues

Archaeologists also uncovered 402 funerary figurines, amulets, and scarabs from one of the tombs, which was perfectly preserved because it hadn't been opened in 2,500 years.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 8, 2021

Mass Grave Containing Dozens Of Skeletons Discovered At Archeological Site In Peru

Archeologists came across the remains of 25 women and children buried together but aren't yet sure how they died.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 6, 2021

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Mass Grave Containing Dozens Of Skeletons Discovered At Archeological Site In Peru

Archeologists came across the remains of 25 women and children buried together but aren't yet sure how they died.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 6, 2021

This Week In History News, Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

Ancient Roman mosaic found under English farmer's field, prehistoric footprint linked to unknown human ancestor, Roman soldier's face mask unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 3, 2021

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This Week In History News, Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

Ancient Roman mosaic found under English farmer's field, prehistoric footprint linked to unknown human ancestor, Roman soldier's face mask unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • December 3, 2021

3.7 Million-Year-Old Footprint Found In Africa Linked To Unknown Human Ancestor

The discovery suggests that two bipedal hominin — and not one as previously believed — roamed the Earth at the same time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 2, 2021

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3.7 Million-Year-Old Footprint Found In Africa Linked To Unknown Human Ancestor

The discovery suggests that two bipedal hominin — and not one as previously believed — roamed the Earth at the same time.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 2, 2021

11 Of Ancient Earth’s Most Unbelievable Prehistoric Animals

For thousands to millions of years, these massive creatures stalked Earth at its dawn, until climate change — or early man — hastened their demise.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 2, 2021

11 Of Ancient Earth’s Most Unbelievable Prehistoric Animals

For thousands to millions of years, these massive creatures stalked Earth at its dawn, until climate change — or early man — hastened their demise.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 2, 2021

Archaeologists Unearth Roman Soldier’s 1,800-Year-Old Face Mask In Ancient City Of Hadrianopolis

The iron face mask was found among remnants of a fortified structure dated to Ancient Rome's imperial period. It firmly suggested Hadrianopolis was an important, distant military outpost.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 30, 2021

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Archaeologists Unearth Roman Soldier’s 1,800-Year-Old Face Mask In Ancient City Of Hadrianopolis

The iron face mask was found among remnants of a fortified structure dated to Ancient Rome's imperial period. It firmly suggested Hadrianopolis was an important, distant military outpost.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 30, 2021

Archaeologists Stumble Across A Rope-Bound Mummy In Peru Likely More Than 800 Years Old

The mummy lived even before the Incas and was buried according to funerary customs at the time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 29, 2021

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Archaeologists Stumble Across A Rope-Bound Mummy In Peru Likely More Than 800 Years Old

The mummy lived even before the Incas and was buried according to funerary customs at the time.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 29, 2021

The Majestic History And Mysterious Destruction Of The Temple Of Zeus

Built in the fifth century B.C., the Temple of Zeus at Olympia once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But it wouldn’t last forever.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Nov 29, 2021

The Majestic History And Mysterious Destruction Of The Temple Of Zeus

Built in the fifth century B.C., the Temple of Zeus at Olympia once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. But it wouldn’t last forever.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • November 29, 2021

This Week In History News, Nov. 14 – 20

Roman coin hoard found in Germany, lost sun temple unearthed in Egypt, ancient statue heads discovered in Turkey.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 19, 2021

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This Week In History News, Nov. 14 – 20

Roman coin hoard found in Germany, lost sun temple unearthed in Egypt, ancient statue heads discovered in Turkey.

By All That's Interesting • November 19, 2021