archaeology

Ancient Egyptians Hunted Crocodiles Specifically So They Could Mummify Them, New Study Suggests

A new study found that one crocodile's mummification began "very rapidly after the death," which was caused by blunt force trauma to its head.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 24, 2019

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Ancient Egyptians Hunted Crocodiles Specifically So They Could Mummify Them, New Study Suggests

A new study found that one crocodile's mummification began "very rapidly after the death," which was caused by blunt force trauma to its head.

By Natasha Ishak • September 24, 2019

The Lost Continent Of Greater Adria Found Buried Beneath Southern Europe

Lost continents continue to be discovered as the technology to study our ever-shifting tectonic plates grows more advanced.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 24, 2019

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The Lost Continent Of Greater Adria Found Buried Beneath Southern Europe

Lost continents continue to be discovered as the technology to study our ever-shifting tectonic plates grows more advanced.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 24, 2019

After 3,300 Years, King Tut’s Coffin Leaves His Tomb For The First Time Ever

"The coffin is in a very bad condition, very deteriorated. We found many cracks, we found many missing parts, missing layers."

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 23, 2019

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After 3,300 Years, King Tut’s Coffin Leaves His Tomb For The First Time Ever

"The coffin is in a very bad condition, very deteriorated. We found many cracks, we found many missing parts, missing layers."

By Marco Margaritoff • September 23, 2019

Ancient Artifacts Uncovered In Idaho Fuel Debate Over The Arrival Of North America’s First Human Settlers

New findings in western Idaho provide evidence that North America's ancestors arrived much earlier than was previously believed. But not everyone is convinced.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 23, 2019

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Ancient Artifacts Uncovered In Idaho Fuel Debate Over The Arrival Of North America’s First Human Settlers

New findings in western Idaho provide evidence that North America's ancestors arrived much earlier than was previously believed. But not everyone is convinced.

By Natasha Ishak • September 23, 2019

Scientists Reveal What Our Denisovan Ancestors Looked Like 75,000 Years Ago

When scientists first discovered these remains of a teenage girl in 2010, they knew that the history of early humans was about to be rewritten. Now we know what the face of a Denisovan actually looked like.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 20, 2019

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Scientists Reveal What Our Denisovan Ancestors Looked Like 75,000 Years Ago

When scientists first discovered these remains of a teenage girl in 2010, they knew that the history of early humans was about to be rewritten. Now we know what the face of a Denisovan actually looked like.

By Natasha Ishak • September 20, 2019

This Week In History News, Sept. 15 – 21

"Spanish Stonehenge" revealed by drought, remains of Russian city sacked by Mongols uncovered, Civil War cannonballs found washed up on beach.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 20, 2019

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This Week In History News, Sept. 15 – 21

"Spanish Stonehenge" revealed by drought, remains of Russian city sacked by Mongols uncovered, Civil War cannonballs found washed up on beach.

By All That's Interesting • September 20, 2019

3,200-Year-Old Bronze Age Sword Unearthed On Spanish Island Of Mallorca

Archaeologists were prepping the ancient talayot site to be opened as a museum when they found the invaluable artifact that they believe was deliberately left there as a ceremonial offering.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 20, 2019

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3,200-Year-Old Bronze Age Sword Unearthed On Spanish Island Of Mallorca

Archaeologists were prepping the ancient talayot site to be opened as a museum when they found the invaluable artifact that they believe was deliberately left there as a ceremonial offering.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 20, 2019

Drought Uncovers ‘Spanish Stonehenge’ Hidden Underwater For Decades

"I had seen parts of it peeking out from the water before, but this is the first time I've seen it in full."

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 17, 2019

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Drought Uncovers ‘Spanish Stonehenge’ Hidden Underwater For Decades

"I had seen parts of it peeking out from the water before, but this is the first time I've seen it in full."

By Natasha Ishak • September 17, 2019

This Week In History News, Sept. 8 – 14

Hitler relative arrested for pedophilia, secrets of Dead Sea Scrolls unlocked, teenager's Holocaust diary to be published.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 13, 2019

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This Week In History News, Sept. 8 – 14

Hitler relative arrested for pedophilia, secrets of Dead Sea Scrolls unlocked, teenager's Holocaust diary to be published.

By All That's Interesting • September 13, 2019

Was Asherah The Wife Of God That Time Forgot?

Some biblical archaeologists believe that a slew of ancient female figurines could very well represent an early Judeo-Christian Goddess named Asherah, the wife of God.

By James Burch • Sep 8, 2019

Was Asherah The Wife Of God That Time Forgot?

Some biblical archaeologists believe that a slew of ancient female figurines could very well represent an early Judeo-Christian Goddess named Asherah, the wife of God.

By James Burch • September 8, 2019

This Week In History News, Sept. 1 – 7

Remains of history's largest child sacrifice uncovered, tale of accused witch who killed herself resurfaced, first space crime in history investigated.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 6, 2019

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This Week In History News, Sept. 1 – 7

Remains of history's largest child sacrifice uncovered, tale of accused witch who killed herself resurfaced, first space crime in history investigated.

By All That's Interesting • September 6, 2019