- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 23rd, 2015
How Rich People in the Middle Ages Made Themselves Dull-Witted
They inadvertently poisoned themselves with lead
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 22nd, 2015
Ancient Medusa Head Carved in Marble Unearthed in Turkey
Myths describe the Medusa as carrying snakes on her head
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 19th, 2015
Controversial Photo of John F. Kennedy's Killer Is Authentic
Lee Harvey Oswald posed for this photo in his backyard
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 13th, 2015
The People Who Built Stonehenge Would Eat Barbecue and Dairy
Milk, yogurt and cheese were only consumed by a select few
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 12th, 2015
600-Year-Old Warship Built for Henry V Might Be Buried in Hampshire
Historian says it lies at the bottom of the river Hamble
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 6th, 2015
New Human Species Could Both Climb Trees and Walk Upright
Besides, it was capable of precise manual manipulation
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 30th, 2015
Millennia-Old Sauna Discovered in Orkney, Scotland
Experts think the ancient steam house was used in rituals
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 29th, 2015
Tutankhamun's Tomb Might in Fact Hide Secret Chambers
One of these chambers could hold Queen Nefertiti's remains
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 29th, 2015
Millennia-Old Weapons, Tools and Jewelry Found in Transylvania
Among the artifacts are pendants, bracelets and brooches
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 28th, 2015
Dozens of Artifacts Recovered from “Titanic of the Ancient World”
The Antikythera shipwreck is over 2,000 years old
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 24th, 2015
Archaeologists Dig Out 9,000-Year-Old Decapitated Skull
The skull was found with amputated hands covering the face
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 22nd, 2015
Archaeologist Readies to Go in Search of Queen Nefertiti's Tomb
He thinks it's hidden next to Tutankhamun's burial chamber
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 20th, 2015
Nearly 200 Centuries-Old Skeletons Unearthed in Germany
The skeletons likely belong to soldiers in Napoleon's army
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 18th, 2015
Nerve Damage Explains the Traditional Papal Blessing Gesture
It all started with St. Peter, other pontiffs copied him
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 17th, 2015
2,000-Year-Old Remains of Roman Village Unearthed in Germany
The village was built around 120 AD, archaeologists say
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 16th, 2015
16 Ancient Pyramids Come to Light in Sudan
The pyramids were discovered in a cemetery
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 15th, 2015
1 Million Years Ago, Early Humans Were Witty Enough to Ambush Prey
They made local landscapes work to their advantage