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A general view of Bacon Hole cave on the Gower Peninsula, Wales, overlooking the Bristol Channel, with Insert, images of the newly denoted cave art
Red Stripes in Welsh Cave Reclassified as UK's Oldest Cave Art
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An extraordinary prehistoric rediscovery has captivated archaeologists, transforming a long-dismissed "natural stain" into the oldest cave art in the United Kingdom.

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The grand cloister of the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes in Barcelona, Spain. With Sarcophagus of Queen Elisenda and Tomb of Francesca Saportella below.
Secret Graves of Pedralbes: Queen Elisenda’s Remains Found in Spain
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A spectacular archaeological investigation in Barcelona has stunned historians by unearthing the skeletal remains of Queen Elisenda of Montcada, one of medieval Europe’s

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An emerald mounted on a copper pendant recovered from a Coclé burial.
Colombian Emeralds Found in Panama Tombs Reveal Pre-Columbian Trade
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For decades, the presence of translucent green stones in the lavish tombs of ancient Panamanian chiefs puzzled archaeologists.

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A pair of 600-year-old iron surgical tools (scissors and tweezers) from the tomb of Ming Dynasty physician Xia Quan.
Oldest Anesthetic Found on Ming Dynasty Surgical Tools
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Microscopic analysis of 600-year-old medical instruments from China has revealed the world's oldest direct chemical evidence of a topical anesthetic.

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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This photorealistic illustration depicts the mysterious circular object on the Baltic Sea floor, heavily encrusted and eroded as if it has rested there for millions of years. The image is an artistic rendering based on descriptions and scans from the Ocean X expedition.
Secrets of the Baltic Sea Anomaly: UFO or Hoax?
Artifacts, Other Artifacts, News
The Enigmatic Celtic Prince of Glauberg: Iron Age Masterpiece
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The discovery of the Glauberg Celtic Prince in Hesse, Germany, stands as one of the most extraordinary archaeological finds of the Iron Age. Unearthed in 1996 near a monumental burial mound, a life

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