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The Qilakitsoq Mummies Are So Well-Preserved That Scientists Know Their Last Meal

When two brothers stumbled upon the 500-year-old Inuits in 1972, they thought they'd discovered a recent burial.

By Erin Kelly • Dec 7, 2019

The Qilakitsoq Mummies Are So Well-Preserved That Scientists Know Their Last Meal

When two brothers stumbled upon the 500-year-old Inuits in 1972, they thought they'd discovered a recent burial.

By Erin Kelly • December 7, 2019

This Week In History News, Dec. 1 – 7

Ancient mummified wolf-dog found in Siberia, Queen Elizabeth's sloppy handwriting outed, rare Egyptian animal mummies uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 6, 2019

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This Week In History News, Dec. 1 – 7

Ancient mummified wolf-dog found in Siberia, Queen Elizabeth's sloppy handwriting outed, rare Egyptian animal mummies uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • December 6, 2019

Archaeologists Discover 56-Foot-Long Viking Ship Buried Under Norwegian Farm

They chose to scan the spot where it was found on a lark. "It turned out to be a good decision."

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 4, 2019

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Archaeologists Discover 56-Foot-Long Viking Ship Buried Under Norwegian Farm

They chose to scan the spot where it was found on a lark. "It turned out to be a good decision."

By Natasha Ishak • December 4, 2019

Meet Dogor, The Mummified Wolf-Dog Ancestor That Died 18,000 Years Ago In Siberian Permafrost

"The fact that we can't [determine whether it's wolf or dog] might suggest that it's from a population that was ancestral to both — to dogs and wolves."

By Natasha Ishak • Dec 2, 2019

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Meet Dogor, The Mummified Wolf-Dog Ancestor That Died 18,000 Years Ago In Siberian Permafrost

"The fact that we can't [determine whether it's wolf or dog] might suggest that it's from a population that was ancestral to both — to dogs and wolves."

By Natasha Ishak • December 2, 2019

This Week In History News, Nov. 24 – 30

Men who found Viking treasure sentenced to jail, ancient snake with legs unearthed, suspected Amazon warrior's remains discovered.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 29, 2019

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This Week In History News, Nov. 24 – 30

Men who found Viking treasure sentenced to jail, ancient snake with legs unearthed, suspected Amazon warrior's remains discovered.

By All That's Interesting • November 29, 2019

Ancient Warrior Woman Unearthed In Armenia May Be An Amazon Of Ancient Greek Lore

The woman's strong bones, muscular frame, and numerous battle wounds suggest she was a trained warrior with a violent past.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 27, 2019

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Ancient Warrior Woman Unearthed In Armenia May Be An Amazon Of Ancient Greek Lore

The woman's strong bones, muscular frame, and numerous battle wounds suggest she was a trained warrior with a violent past.

By Natasha Ishak • November 27, 2019

Rare Discovery Of Mummified Lion Cubs, Cobras, And Crocodiles Unveiled In Egypt

"People would make devotional offerings in the form of animals as mummies. This would have more potency as a blood sacrifice, compared to stone or wooden images."

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 25, 2019

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Rare Discovery Of Mummified Lion Cubs, Cobras, And Crocodiles Unveiled In Egypt

"People would make devotional offerings in the form of animals as mummies. This would have more potency as a blood sacrifice, compared to stone or wooden images."

By Marco Margaritoff • November 25, 2019

This Week In History News, Nov. 17 – 23

Ancient human remains with skull helmets unearthed, thief of Picasso's artworks brought to justice, conversion of Hitler's birthplace into a police station announced.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 22, 2019

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This Week In History News, Nov. 17 – 23

Ancient human remains with skull helmets unearthed, thief of Picasso's artworks brought to justice, conversion of Hitler's birthplace into a police station announced.

By All That's Interesting • November 22, 2019

Two British Men Found A Viking Treasure Worth $3.8 Million — Now They’re Going To Jail

British law dictates that people must report finding "treasure," which includes metal items more than 300 years old. They didn't.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 22, 2019

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Two British Men Found A Viking Treasure Worth $3.8 Million — Now They’re Going To Jail

British law dictates that people must report finding "treasure," which includes metal items more than 300 years old. They didn't.

By Natasha Ishak • November 22, 2019

This 95-Million-Year-Old Skull Is From An Ancient Snake That Had Legs

It's the first full 3D skull of a land-based snake species that sported hind legs during prehistoric times.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 21, 2019

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This 95-Million-Year-Old Skull Is From An Ancient Snake That Had Legs

It's the first full 3D skull of a land-based snake species that sported hind legs during prehistoric times.

By Natasha Ishak • November 21, 2019

Babies In Ancient Ecuador Were Buried With Helmets Made From Skulls — Of Other Children

"I do wonder if it has something to do with rebirth, and if these children could have been important symbols of that."

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 18, 2019

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Babies In Ancient Ecuador Were Buried With Helmets Made From Skulls — Of Other Children

"I do wonder if it has something to do with rebirth, and if these children could have been important symbols of that."

By Marco Margaritoff • November 18, 2019