ancient history

366-year-old castle bath built by Ottoman grand vizier uncovered in excavation

Köprülü Mehmed Pasha recaptured Bozcaada from the Venetians in 1658 after a one-year occupation.

From 'Vampire' Hedgehogs to Eyelash Vipers: 234 new species found in the Greater Mekong region

Discoveries include a dragon lizard that "could play in 'Game of Thrones'," according to a report by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Grisly discovery: 4,000-year-old mass grave evidence for cannibalism in ancient Britain

Researchers found signs of cannibalism in the victims, including tool marks, fractures linked to marrow removal, and human chew marks on bones.

Documentary 'Endurance' reveals discovery of Shackleton's shipwreck after 107 years

Incredible 3D scans reveal Endurance just as it appeared when it was lost to the ice in 1915.

The first king of China? Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old tomb of possible ancient monarch

The tomb, designated as M27, is one of the largest and most artifact-rich tombs from the Dawenkou culture period.

Realistic portrait of the last Byzantine ruler found in Greek monastery

The figure is described as an "earthly figure, a mature man with a thin face and individualized features, who exudes tranquility and courtesy," according to Newsbomb.

New studies show humans and Neanderthals interbred over 7,000 years

Neanderthal ancestry entered the human genome over an extended period between 50,500 and 43,500 years ago.

Hagia Sophia's iconic dome to be disassembled for major restoration

Disassembly expected to begin in March or April, pending project approval.

Archaeologists uncover earliest Christian inscription north of the Alps in Frankfurt

The 'Frankfurt Silver Inscription', a 3rd-century amulet, pushes back Christianity's history in the region by 50 to 100 years.

Researchers uncover cave pearls containing ancient artifacts in Ain Joweizeh spring tunnel

Out of the 50 cave pearls discovered, 14 contained ceramic fragments, and two contained ancient plaster.

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