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10 Shipwrecks Spanning 5,000 Years Of History Discovered Off The Coast Of Greece

The shipwrecks found off the coast of Kasos range from a ship that sank in 3000 B.C.E. to one that went down during World War II. The post 10 Shipwrecks Spanning 5,000 Years Of History Discovered Off...

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The Puzzling Case Of Andrew Gosden, The 14-Year-Old Who Disappeared While...

In 2007, Doncaster teen Andrew Gosden skipped school and bought a one-way train ticket to London — then vanished without a trace. The post The Puzzling Case Of Andrew Gosden, The 14-Year-Old Who...

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Macabre Burial Of A Man, A Chariot, And Two Cattle Unearthed At A Neolithic...

The burial site includes the remains of a man alongside a chariot and two cattle positioned in such a way that the cattle appear to be pulling the cart. The post Macabre Burial Of A Man, A Chariot, And...

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The Louvre Just Completed A Restoration Of The Portrait That Convinced Henry...

Upon seeing Anne of Cleves' Portrait in 1539, King Henry VIII of England reportedly became enchanted. Now, the recent restoration shows what that portrait looked like when the king first laid his eyes...

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World War II Plane Propeller Found Wrapped In Potato Sacks In A Scottish Bog

Experts are attempting to determine what plane the propeller came from — and how it came to be wrapped in potato sacks. The post World War II Plane Propeller Found Wrapped In Potato Sacks In A Scottish...

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Divers Just Found 7,000-Year-Old Canoes At A Sunken City In A Lake Just North...

While diving to the bottom of Lake Bracciano and exploring the remains of the Stone Age sunken city La Marmotta, archaeologists uncovered five canoes that date back to at least 5000 B.C.E. The post...

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Archaeologists Discover A 1,000-Year-Old Animal Bone Skate In The Czech Republic

The bone skate, discovered in the Czech Republic's Olomouc Region, is believed to be part of a larger European tradition of crafting skates to traverse icy environments. The post Archaeologists...

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The Mystifying History Of Druids, The Spiritual Leaders Of The Ancient World

First appearing in written records in the third century B.C.E. and documented by Julius Caesar himself, Druids were esteemed ancient Celts who served as teachers, judges, and priests found in Britain...

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Harvard Researcher Says That 536 A.D. Was History’s Worst Year — Here’s Why

If you think this year is bad, this research by Harvard archeologist Michael McCormick shows that things could be much worse on Earth. The post Harvard Researcher Says That 536 A.D. Was History’s Worst...

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Metal Detectorist In Wales Stumbles Across A 300-Year-Old Thimble With A...

The thimble was found by a chance by a metal detectorist in Pembrokeshire who initially thought he'd dug up a sixpence coin. The post Metal Detectorist In Wales Stumbles Across A 300-Year-Old Thimble...

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Astonishing 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Goes On Display Over 20 Years After...

Two decades ago, an amateur archaeologist discovered the fractured pieces of a 2,000-year-old Roman helmet in England, kicking off an intensive restoration project. The post Astonishing 2,000-Year-Old...

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Why Berserkers Were Some Of History’s Most Feared Warriors

The most feared warriors of their era, Viking berserkers ingested hallucinogens to enter a trance-like fury before battle. The post Why Berserkers Were Some Of History’s Most Feared Warriors appeared...

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An Incredible 600-Year-Old Castle Complete With A Moat Was Just Uncovered...

The Château de l'Hermine in Vannes, France, was originally built in the 1380s, but it was abandoned 100 years later. The post An Incredible 600-Year-Old Castle Complete With A Moat Was Just Uncovered...

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Excavations Ahead Of A Planned Housing Development In England Reveal A...

The Roman villa in Oxfordshire, England likely served both a cultural and spiritual role in the area between the 1st and 5th centuries given the sheer amount of artifacts found there. The post...

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Newly Discovered Ancient Pompeii Construction Site Reveals Roman Construction...

Researchers have uncovered a large structure that was under construction at the time Mount Vesuvius erupted, shedding light on ancient Roman building techniques. The post Newly Discovered Ancient...

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1,800-Year-Old Marble Head Of Apollo Unearthed In Greece

Believed to have been part of a statue that adorned an enormous fountain, this Apollo head was found by archaeology students among the ruins of the historic city of Philippi. The post 1,800-Year-Old...

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Metal Detectorist In Poland Stumbles Upon The Broken Seal Of A 14th-Century...

Jacek Ukowski discovered the fragmented remains of a 14th-century papal bull in Wysoka Kamieńska, Poland — but no one knows how it got there. The post Metal Detectorist In Poland Stumbles Upon The...

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Inside The Chilling Murder Of Grace Millane At The Hands Of Her Tinder Date

Grace Millane was traveling the world after graduating from college when she met Jesse Kempson on a dating app while visiting New Zealand — then he strangled her to death in his hotel room. The post...

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How Did Avicii Die? Inside His Tragic Suicide

Better known by his stage name Avicii, Tim Bergling rose to international fame as an EDM DJ before dying by suicide in 2018. The post How Did Avicii Die? Inside His Tragic Suicide appeared first on All...

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8-Year-Old Girl Pulls 1,500-Year-Old Sword Out Of Swedish Lake

The discovery was kept a secret since July, but experts have since found further artifacts in the same area. The post 8-Year-Old Girl Pulls 1,500-Year-Old Sword Out Of Swedish Lake appeared first on...

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