Discovery of 4,000-Year-Old Warrior’s Copper Dagger Shocks Archaeologists
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In a significant archaeological discovery, a metal detectorist in the forests near Korzenica, southeast Poland, has unearthed a copper dagger…
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Revolutionary Findings Reveal the Stunning Craftsmanship Behind the Ancient Nebra Sky Disc
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For thousands of years, humanity has gazed at the heavens in wonder, but the Nebra Sky Disc is proof that…
2,000-Year-Old Gladiator Knife Handle Unearthed Near Hadrian’s Wall Reveals the Secrets of Roman Britain
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The discovery of a rare Roman-era knife handle in the River Tyne near Corbridge Roman Town, England, offers a striking…
Scientists Test Revolutionary Thruster That Could Enable “Infinite Space Travel”
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Space exploration is on the verge of a groundbreaking shift as scientists begin testing a propulsion system that could revolutionize…
Viking Treasure Unearthed on Norwegian Farm
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Silver was the treasure of choice for the Vikings, and recent discoveries have shed new light on its historical significance….
Ancient Egyptian Metalworking Polluted Giza’s Sacred Harbor 4,600 Years Ago
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Recent geoarchaeological research has uncovered evidence that extensive metalworking activities in ancient Egypt resulted in considerable environmental contamination in…
Toxic Victorian-Era Books Could Poison Readers, New Research Finds
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A recent study from Lipscomb University reveals that many vibrantly colored books from the Victorian era contain toxic dyes that…
Hidden Markings and Anomalies Discovered on the Royal “Stone of Destiny”
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New analysis has revealed hidden markings and anomalies on the legendary Stone of Destiny, offering fresh insights into its rich…
10 Intriguing Facts About the Bell Beaker Culture: An Influential Phenomenon in European Prehistory
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The Bell Beaker culture, an archaeological phenomenon spanning several centuries in European prehistory, has long fascinated researchers. Characterized by its…
Time Travel Through History: 8 Inventions Far Ahead of Their Time
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The Future in the Past: Discovering Ingenious Minds That Transcended Tim Human beings have always been fascinated with the idea…
Wadi Faynan 16 — A 12,000-Year-Old Ancient Site You Probably Never Heard Of
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Of all the truly ancient sites on Earth, most of us who follow archaeology and history are familiar with Göbekli…
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Ancient Egypt’s 1,000-Ton Unfinished Obelisk
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Although Egypt’s pyramids are the greatest tourist attraction of Egypt, and despite millions of people traveling to Egypt to see…
Here Are 5 Things You Should Know About The World’s Oldest Sword
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A 5,000-year-old sword discovered in a monastery in Venice turned out to be the world’s oldest sword. People have crafted…
10 Ancient Inventions You Probably Never Heard Of
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There are numerous mysterious ancient inventions, the discovery of which has left archaeologists and scientists equally dumbfounded. Some point toward…
Here’s How the Ancient Egyptians Created Fuel Thousands of Years Ago
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Plenty of discoveries have revealed incredible details about the industrial life in ancient Egypt. We wrote about the oldest industrial…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Ancient Circular Pyramids of Guachimontones
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Many pyramids exist in present-day Mexico. The most famous are perhaps the structures located in the ancient city of Teotihuacan…
Electricity in Ancient Times; Facts and Speculations Uncovered
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By a strange coincidence, archaeologists have discovered a variety of objects whose existence is inexplicable and does not fit into…
10 Things You Should Know About the Ancient Baghdad Batteries
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You probably know that electricity was used long before the new era, and batteries were invented more than 2,200 years…
10 Fascinating Ancient Places in Peru You Probably Didn’t Know About
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What are some of your favorite ancient places in Peru? “It’s an irritating reality that many places and events defy…
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Ancient Sumerians
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“Sumer, the land which came to be known in classical times as Babylonia, consists of the lower half of Mesopotamia,…
10 Things You Should Know About How Granite Was Quarried in Ancient Egypt
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For centuries, limestone and sandstone dominated as the primary building materials of ancient Egypt. However, as Egyptian quarrying techniques evolved,…
Unwritten Mystery: Did Ancient Egyptians Really Use “Ramps” to Build the Pyramids?
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Of all the problems concerning the pyramids, their construction is the most puzzling. Even Roma writer Pliny, who condemned the…