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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 11th, 2015
Yet Another Millennia-Old Tomb Discovered in the City of Luxor in Egypt

Yet Another Millennia-Old Tomb Discovered in the City of Luxor in Egypt

The tomb was built during the time of Ancient Egypt's 18th dynasty for a man named Sa-Mut and his wife

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 10th, 2015
Millennia-Old Mummies Are Liquefying, Turning into a Black Ooze

Millennia-Old Mummies Are Liquefying, Turning into a Black Ooze

Scientists say the ancient mummies are degrading because of an increase in the humidity of the air they are exposed to

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 9th, 2015
Baboon Statuettes Found Near the Temple of the God Ptah in Egypt

Baboon Statuettes Found Near the Temple of the God Ptah in Egypt

The odd statuettes, together with plenty of other ancient figurines and precious objects, were recovered from a pit

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 7th, 2015
2,500-Year-Old Tomb of Long-Lost Celtic Prince Unearthed in France

2,500-Year-Old Tomb of Long-Lost Celtic Prince Unearthed in France

The tomb sits on the outskirts of the small town of Lavau in France's Champagne region, archaeologists say

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 6th, 2015
Terror Group ISIS Destroys Ancient Archaeological Site in Iraq

Terror Group ISIS Destroys Ancient Archaeological Site in Iraq

Islamic State fighters used heavy vehicles to bulldoze the ancient city of Nimrud, pillaged whatever was left standing

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 5th, 2015
Ancient Town and Burial Complex Unearthed in Greece

Ancient Town and Burial Complex Unearthed in Greece

Archaeologists say the settlement was established in Neolithic times, survived well into the Bronze Age

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 4th, 2015
Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Finds Monster WWII Battleship

Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Finds Monster WWII Battleship

The wreckage of the Japanese WWII battleship, dubbed Musashi, was found resting on the floor of the Sibuyan Sea

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 4th, 2015
Tomb Unearthed in Egypt Belongs to the Gatekeeper of the God Amun

Tomb Unearthed in Egypt Belongs to the Gatekeeper of the God Amun

The tomb dates back to roughly 3 millennia ago, was built to honor a nobleman named Amenhotep and his wife

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 3rd, 2015
Mysterious Woman Found Buried in Lead Coffin Next to King Richard III

Mysterious Woman Found Buried in Lead Coffin Next to King Richard III

The elderly woman was of high status, archaeologists suspect she was one of the benefactors of the Grey Friars friary

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 2nd, 2015
This House in Nazareth Might Be the Place Where Jesus Grew Up

This House in Nazareth Might Be the Place Where Jesus Grew Up

The house was built sometime in the 1st century, both the Byzantines and Crusaders thought it to be Jesus' home

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 20th, 2015
These 3,300-Year-Old Shrines Once Served to Tell the Future

These 3,300-Year-Old Shrines Once Served to Tell the Future

The shrines, excavated close to the town of Gegharot in Armenia, were used to predict things that would happen

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 19th, 2015
Millennia Ago, Neanderthal Women Were in Charge of Household Chores

Millennia Ago, Neanderthal Women Were in Charge of Household Chores

Archaeologists find evidence Neanderthal women made clothes while the men carved and sharpened stone tools

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 18th, 2015
Thousands of Ancient Gold Coins Recovered from Israelian Waters

Thousands of Ancient Gold Coins Recovered from Israelian Waters

The coins, believed to have been forged about 1,000 years back, were found by divers exploring an ancient harbor

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 13th, 2015
Richard III Was Killed by Sword or Spike Thrust Upwards into His Brain

Richard III Was Killed by Sword or Spike Thrust Upwards into His Brain

The weapon penetrated the monarch's neck, moved upwards into his brain and stopped when it hit his skull

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 11th, 2015
Researchers Study Centuries-Old Indian Sword Made of Steel

Researchers Study Centuries-Old Indian Sword Made of Steel

The sword measures 75 centimeters (nearly 30 inches) in length, dates back to the late 18th or early 19th century

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 4th, 2015
1,500-Year-Old “Gospel of the Lots of Mary” Finally Deciphered

1,500-Year-Old “Gospel of the Lots of Mary” Finally Deciphered

Evidence indicates the ancient document once served to guide people who needed help overcoming all sorts of trouble

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 3rd, 2015
We Humans Have Been Consuming Magic Mushrooms and Other Psychoactives for Millennia

We Humans Have Been Consuming Magic Mushrooms and Other Psychoactives for Millennia

Archaeological evidence indicates humans discovered some of the psychoactive substances still in use today eons ago

 
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