ancient history


Two men arrested in Egypt for trafficking hundreds of ancient artifacts

Egyptian authorities said that over 450 artifacts had nearly been stolen, including statue busts and ancient coins.

Strangled son found by buried father: Genetic study reveals shocking human sacrifices in Peru

Adolescents were sacrificed to their close relatives during funerals of high-status individuals in the Mocha culture.

Secret Papal escape route reopens after restoration

The fortified passageway, which connects the Vatican with Castel Sant'Angelo, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the tumultuous history of Rome.

Phoenician shipwreck 'Mazarrón II' rescued after 2,600 years underwater

The ship, measuring 8.10 meters in length, is exceptional as one of the few complete Phoenician ships found to date.

Adam Staples and friends unearthed a medieval coin hoard worth $5.6 million

The hoard includes coins depicting both William the Conqueror and Harold II, offering insight into the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest of England.

MIT researchers uncover self-healing secret of ancient Roman concrete's durability

Romans used hot mixing with quicklime, giving their concrete self-healing abilities.

Ossuary inscribed with the words ‘brother of Jesus’ now on display in Atlanta

In 2003, its owner, Oded Golan, was accused of forging the inscription. Golan was later acquitted of all charges.

Thousands of modern druids, tourists celebrate winter solstice at Stonehenge

As dawn approached, cheers and applause could be heard, and attendees applauded as the sun rose over the Neolithic monument.

Two Aphrodite statue fragments discovered at Pompeiopolis excavation

The discovery of the Aphrodite statues generated excitement among local officials and archaeologists.

A stone tablet thought to be about 1,500 years old with a, worn-down chiseled inscription of the Ten

Ancient Ten Commandments tablet sells for $5 million at Sotheby's auction

Some experts question the tablet's authenticity and its purported dating between 300 and 800 CE.

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