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An Iron Age Chariot With Horse And Rider In Tow Was Discovered In England

While the practice of burying chariots may not have been unusual for the time period, finding horses and a driver included in the burial is. The post An Iron Age Chariot With Horse And Rider In Tow Was...

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44 Autochrome Images Of World War I That Bring The Great War To Life

Captured by Albert Kahn's fearless photography team, these early color photos of World War I help reveal the human side of the conflict. The post 44 Autochrome Images Of World War I That Bring The...

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Ancient Drawings Of Stick-Figure Gladiators Likely Made By Children Uncovered...

Found on a courtyard wall, these charcoal drawings depict an intense gladiator battle, an animal hunt, and the outlines of three small hands. The post Ancient Drawings Of Stick-Figure Gladiators Likely...

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A Trove Of Medieval Silver Coins Was Just Discovered By A Woman Walking...

The silver coins, known as deniers, were likely minted in Prague between 1085 and 1107. The post A Trove Of Medieval Silver Coins Was Just Discovered By A Woman Walking Through A Field In The Czech...

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The Story Of Pyramiden, The Abandoned Arctic Mining Town That Was Once The...

For decades, the town of Pyramiden on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard was considered a model of Soviet society — until a tragic accident prompted its residents to abandon this former utopia,...

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2,000-Year-Old Kangju Burial Mound Filled With Ornate Grave Goods Found In...

Alongside the remains of a high-status woman, researchers found a Roman-style brooch, a bronze mirror from China, and a pair of gold earrings inlaid with turquoise and rubies. The post 2,000-Year-Old...

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Modern Soldiers Put 3,500-Year-Old Bronze Age Armor To The Test To See If It...

The Dendra armor, used by ancient Mycenaeans, proved to be incredibly effective in combat, if not a bit cumbersome to wear for long periods. The post Modern Soldiers Put 3,500-Year-Old Bronze Age Armor...

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Who Is Medusa, The Snake-Haired Gorgon Of Ancient Mythology?

Medusa is the most infamous of all the Gorgons in Greek legend. But is she really a formidable monster or a tragic victim? The post Who Is Medusa, The Snake-Haired Gorgon Of Ancient Mythology? appeared...

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Woman Learns The ‘Fake’ Renaissance Painting She Kept Over Her Stove Was...

"I immediately thought it was a work of Italian primitivism. But I didn't imagine it was a Cimabue," said the auctioneer who was first to examine the painting. The post Woman Learns The ‘Fake’...

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Why Some Believe That Polish Barber Aaron Kosminski Was Jack The Ripper

DNA evidence suggests that a Polish immigrant named Aaron Kosminski who was working as a hairdresser in London's Whitechapel district in 1888 may have been the infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper....

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Miep Gies, The Woman Who Hid Anne Frank And Gave Her Diary To The World

Miep Gies hid the Frank family for years during the German occupation of the Netherlands and even saved Anne Frank's diary from falling into Nazi hands. The post Miep Gies, The Woman Who Hid Anne Frank...

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Divers Just Uncovered An Ancient Roman Structure Sitting Right Under The Surf...

Dating back to at least the second century C.E., this structure may have been part of an aristocrat's lavish beachside villa. The post Divers Just Uncovered An Ancient Roman Structure Sitting Right...

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A Norwegian Farmer Just Discovered A 1,100-Year-Old Viking Sword In His Field

The weapon dates to between 900 and 1050 C.E. and may be a famed Ulfberht sword. The post A Norwegian Farmer Just Discovered A 1,100-Year-Old Viking Sword In His Field appeared first on All That's...

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1,000-Year-Old Medieval Game Collection Discovered In A German Castle

These intricately carved gaming pieces lay trapped under debris for centuries — and they're in astonishingly good condition. The post 1,000-Year-Old Medieval Game Collection Discovered In A German...

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A 2,000-Year-Old Mass Grave With Dozens Of Horse Skeletons Was Just Uncovered...

Archaeologists aren't yet sure how the horses died, but it's possible that they were ritually sacrificed or were killed in battle during the Gallic Wars. The post A 2,000-Year-Old Mass Grave With...

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Archaeologists In Italy Just Unearthed A Large Roman Swimming Pool Beneath A...

Alongside the marble-lined swimming pool, archaeologists discovered several columns and a statue of Diana, the goddess of the hunt. The post Archaeologists In Italy Just Unearthed A Large Roman...

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British Metal Detectorist Stumbles Upon A Bronze Age Rapier After Getting...

After being separated from his group, John Belgrove went looking for high ground — and found a hoard of treasures dating back to around 1400 B.C.E. The post British Metal Detectorist Stumbles Upon A...

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77 Colorized Images That Show The Roaring Twenties As It Truly Was

From flappers to gangsters, see the Roaring Twenties in breathtaking color. The post 77 Colorized Images That Show The Roaring Twenties As It Truly Was appeared first on All That's Interesting.

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Medieval Nun Faked Her Own Death To Escape Convent And ‘Pursue Carnal Lust’

Joan of Leeds created a makeshift dummy to throw Archbishop Melton off track. She then fled to a town 30 miles away and was never seen again. The post Medieval Nun Faked Her Own Death To Escape Convent...

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Remains Of Bronze Age Infants Found Buried Beneath A ‘Dragon Stone’ In Armenia

Though their story remains largely shrouded in mystery, experts suspect that the newborns were a rare type of twins in which each baby has a different father — and that they were ritualistically...

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