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Military Horse Prepped To Rescue Victims Of Pompeii Found In Its Stable

The horse was found in full saddle suggesting that it was being prepped to rescue those fleeing the volcanic eruption.

By Leah Silverman • Jan 18, 2019

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Military Horse Prepped To Rescue Victims Of Pompeii Found In Its Stable

The horse was found in full saddle suggesting that it was being prepped to rescue those fleeing the volcanic eruption.

By Leah Silverman • January 18, 2019

Archaeologists Find 25,000-Year-Old Mammoth Rib Pierced With An Arrow From Early Human Hunters

"We finally have a ‘smoking gun,’ the first direct evidence of how these animals were hunted."

By Leah Silverman • Jan 14, 2019

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Archaeologists Find 25,000-Year-Old Mammoth Rib Pierced With An Arrow From Early Human Hunters

"We finally have a ‘smoking gun,’ the first direct evidence of how these animals were hunted."

By Leah Silverman • January 14, 2019

Ancient Bronze-Age Prosthetic Hand Discovered In Switzerland

The 3,500-year-old bronze and gold foil hand has baffled archaeologists in what is one of the country's most unique finds from the Bronze Age.

By Leah Silverman • Jan 4, 2019

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Ancient Bronze-Age Prosthetic Hand Discovered In Switzerland

The 3,500-year-old bronze and gold foil hand has baffled archaeologists in what is one of the country's most unique finds from the Bronze Age.

By Leah Silverman • January 4, 2019

The Biggest Archaeology News Stories And Discoveries Of 2018

Discarded socks, foreboding stones, and an extinct human hybrid — archaeologists unearthed some impressive and groundbreaking discoveries this year.

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 27, 2018

The Biggest Archaeology News Stories And Discoveries Of 2018

Discarded socks, foreboding stones, and an extinct human hybrid — archaeologists unearthed some impressive and groundbreaking discoveries this year.

By Bernadette Deron • December 27, 2018

People-Like Plants, Franken-Worms, And Alien Sea Creatures: The Most Fascinating Science News From 2018

If this year's science news is any indication of next year's, then bring on 2019.

By Leah Silverman • Dec 26, 2018

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People-Like Plants, Franken-Worms, And Alien Sea Creatures: The Most Fascinating Science News From 2018

If this year's science news is any indication of next year's, then bring on 2019.

By Leah Silverman • December 26, 2018

12 Of The Most Important History News Stories Of 2018

Neanderthal bones, mysterious mummy juice, and ancient hunger stones: 2018 was filled with some significant historical discoveries.

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 21, 2018

12 Of The Most Important History News Stories Of 2018

Neanderthal bones, mysterious mummy juice, and ancient hunger stones: 2018 was filled with some significant historical discoveries.

By Bernadette Deron • December 21, 2018

This Week In History News, Dec. 9 – 15

500-year-old skeleton with thigh-high leather boots unearthed, Einstein's "God letter" sold at auction, Crusades-era gold coins uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 14, 2018

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This Week In History News, Dec. 9 – 15

500-year-old skeleton with thigh-high leather boots unearthed, Einstein's "God letter" sold at auction, Crusades-era gold coins uncovered.

By All That's Interesting • December 14, 2018

A Trove Of 900-Year-Old Crusade-Era Gold Coins Was Discovered In Israel On The First Night Of Hanukkah

"It is symbolic that the gold coins were discovered on the eve of Hanukkah. For us, this is certainly ‘Hanukkah gelt.’”

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 5, 2018

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A Trove Of 900-Year-Old Crusade-Era Gold Coins Was Discovered In Israel On The First Night Of Hanukkah

"It is symbolic that the gold coins were discovered on the eve of Hanukkah. For us, this is certainly ‘Hanukkah gelt.’”

By Bernadette Deron • December 5, 2018

A 500-Year-Old Skeleton Wearing Thigh-High Leather Boots Was Unearthed In London

Leather was a highly-valuable material during the Tudor era in the U.K., which makes this discovery all the more unusual.

By Bernadette Deron • Dec 4, 2018

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A 500-Year-Old Skeleton Wearing Thigh-High Leather Boots Was Unearthed In London

Leather was a highly-valuable material during the Tudor era in the U.K., which makes this discovery all the more unusual.

By Bernadette Deron • December 4, 2018

This Week In History News, Nov. 25 – Dec. 1

Cambodian genocide perpetrators brought to justice, ancient Trojan city uncovered in Greece, erotic Roman fresco found in Pompeii.

By All That's Interesting • Nov 30, 2018

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This Week In History News, Nov. 25 – Dec. 1

Cambodian genocide perpetrators brought to justice, ancient Trojan city uncovered in Greece, erotic Roman fresco found in Pompeii.

By All That's Interesting • November 30, 2018

A 4,000-Year-Old Tomb Containing Two Mummies In Incredible Condition Has Just Been Uncovered In Egypt

This discovery dates back to the Ancient Egyptian heyday that produced rulers like Tutankhamen and Ramses II.

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 27, 2018

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A 4,000-Year-Old Tomb Containing Two Mummies In Incredible Condition Has Just Been Uncovered In Egypt

This discovery dates back to the Ancient Egyptian heyday that produced rulers like Tutankhamen and Ramses II.

By Bernadette Deron • November 27, 2018