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Researcher holding the 13th-14th century medieval wax notebook.
Medieval Wax Notebook and Silk Toilet Paper Found in Latrine
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In a discovery that has surprised even seasoned archaeologists, a medieval wax notebook dating to the 13th or 14th century has been found perfectly preserved inside a latrine in Paderborn, Germany.

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The Ancient Enclosure Burial at Wadi Khashab, Sudan.
Hundreds of 4,000-year-old Mass Graves Found Hidden in the Sahara Desert
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Julien Cooper et al./The Conversation

We have been on a years-long campaign of satellite remote sensing of the vast desert landscapes in Eastern Sudan.

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The resurfaced CIA document with descriptions from 1952
CIA Document Reignites Hall of Records Beneath the Sphinx Theories
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A recently resurfaced declassified CIA document has sparked a fresh discussion across the internet, reigniting decades-old claims about hidden structures beneath the Great Sphinx of Giza.

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Anthropologist Douglas Stenton excavates the remains of a Franklin expedition sailor at Erebus Bay.
DNA Identification Solves 166 Year Mysteries of Doomed Franklin Expedition Sailors
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The chilling tale of the 1845 Franklin expedition has captivated historians for nearly two centuries, and now, cutting-edge science is peeling back the ice to reveal new secrets.

Human Origins

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Forensic facial reconstruction of a Cro-Magnon man. Source: Cicero Moraes/CC BY-SA 4.0
The Enigmatic Origins of Cro Magnon: Europe's First Humans (Video)
Human Origins, Folklore
Human Origins According to Ancient Greek Mythology
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Every culture has an explanation about how we got here. The ancient Greeks were no different. The dramatic story of the origins of humanity in Greek mythology involves love, pain, and a hefty dose of

History

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Relief of Thracian Warriors from 6th-5th century BC, Reign of Darius I. Source: Kmrakmra/CC BY-SA 3.0
The Mysterious Thracians: Unveiling Their Unique Culture and Legacy 
History, Ancient Traditions
The Therapeutae and the Secrets of Ancient Monastic Life
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The Therapeutae are an ancient Jewish ascetic community, shrouded in mystery and truly obscure. Much of what we know about them comes from the writings of Philo of Alexandria, a Hellenistic Jewish

Artifacts

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Engraving titled 'Scene in a London Street on a Sunday Morning'
London’s “Cant” Slang Was Wild - and It Was Meant to Save Your Skin
Artifacts, Other Artifacts
The Swan Helmet of Tintignac, the Pinnacle of Gaulish Elegance
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France has always been the heartland of the Celtic world. Once the home to the fierce Gallic tribes, this nation is dotted with their remnants and their lasting heritage. One such remnant is the

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Myths & Legends

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: Interior of Lovelock Cave located next to the former lakebed of Lake Lahontan in Nevada. Source: BLM Nevada / CC BY-SA 2.0
Lovelock Cave: A Tale of Giants or A Giant Tale of Fiction?
Myths & Legends, Africa
Roman Historian’s Cleopatra’s Pearl Story: Is It Fact or Fiction?
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“Cleopatra’s Pearl” is a story told by the Roman author Pliny the Elder in his famous long-read book Natural History. According to this tale, the last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt, Cleopatra VII, drank a

Ancient Places

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Ollantaytambo aerial view, sacred valley in the Andes, Peru
Ollantaytambo: The Inca Fortress That Defied Conquistadors
Africa
Underwater Military Ship and Burials Found at Thonis-Heracleion, Egypt
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The island-city of Thonis-Heracleion and its famous Temple of Amun was located in Egypt’s Abu Qir Bay, just north of Alexandria, Egypt. Greeks later settled in Thonis-Heracleion during the late

Unexplained Phenomena

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Infrared still image captured of unidentified object over western United States in December of 2025.
FBI Files Reveal Reports of 'Four-Foot Tall' Beings Emerging from UFOs
News, History & Archaeology, Mysterious Phenomena
The Naupa Huaca Portal: Evidence of a Lost Ancient Connection?
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High in the remote Andes Mountains of Peru, far from the well-trodden tourist paths of Machu Picchu, lies one of the most baffling archaeological sites on Earth. Known as the 'Naupa Huaca portal'

Weird Facts of History

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Traditional mince pies.
Did Oliver Cromwell Really Ban Mince Pies in England?
Artifacts, News, History & Archaeology
10 Weird Archaeological Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
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Archaeology isn’t just about dusty ruins and ancient pottery—it’s full of bizarre discoveries that challenge what we think we know about the past. From mysterious artifacts to unusual burial practices