Thousands Of Roman Coins Discovered May Lead To An Even Bigger Treasure
In November 2023, thousands of Roman coins were discovered in the Mediterranean Sea. And that might just be the beginning of the story.
Read MoreIn November 2023, thousands of Roman coins were discovered in the Mediterranean Sea. And that might just be the beginning of the story.
Read MoreThe destructed ruins of Pompeii were discovered centuries ago, but archeologists continue to find things they didn't expect. Here are the most recent.
Read MoreItalian polymath Leonardo da Vinci created lots of beautiful art, and some of his sketches led archeologists to a centuries-old secret located in Milan.
Read MoreThe destruction of Pompeii after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 preserved a variety of Roman artifacts, and some of them are downright bizarre.
Read MoreAn ancient building that was hidden for thousands of years was discovered under a parking lot in the French Riviera's beachside town of Cavalaire-sur-Mer.
Read MoreIn the days of the pharaohs, keeping it in the family was taken to extremes among the rulers. Here are the tragic facts about King Tut's inbred bloodline.
Read MoreIn Iraq, archeologists unearthed million-year-old weapons in an ancient, lakebed. The find was different than most archeological discoveries. Here's how.
Read MoreMany depictions of Cleopatra have portrayed her as a great beauty, but ancient coins prove she might have looked totally different than we thought.
Read MoreThere's a mysterious stone in Scotland that archeologists have unearthed and reburied to protect it from people who threaten to damage it.
Read MoreThroughout history, curses have been said to have been placed on all manner of places and objects, including these ancient artifacts.
Read MoreIn Jesus' time, there was a group of people called the Nazarene. Who were they? Here's everything we know about them about how they evolved through the years.
Read MoreEgypt lived under pharaoh rule for 3,000 years. During King Tut's reign, he restored tradition to the empire. These are the rules his subjects had to follow.
Read MoreThe Holy Grail is believed to be the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper. Here are the biggest theories for what happened to it - and if it even exists.
Read MoreOver the years, the established teachings about Christopher Columbus have been challenged. Now, a new DNA claim about the explorer could change everything.
Read MoreBefore and after European contact, the Americas were dotted with Native tribes and nations that amassed political, military, and economic power.
Read MoreThe James Ossuary caused a stir in the realms of both science and religion for its possible connection to Jesus. Here's everything we know about it.
Read MoreSome of the most famous pieces of Christian artwork depict Greek and Roman myths. The reason goes back many, many years. Here's the story of why.
Read MoreThe ancient Greek myth of Hades and Persephone has remained a well-known tale that's problematic through the modern lens. Here's what the story really meant.
Read MoreLife as a royal can be complicated, but death isn't always a simpler affair. These are some of history's most unusual and downright bizarre royal deaths.
Read MoreOn March 15, 44 B.C., a group of Roman senators conspired to assassinate Julius Caesar, altering the course of history. Here's what that morning was like.
Read MoreThe record-setting action role-playing game "Black Myth: Wukong" pulls from some fascinating real-life Chinese mythology. Here's what it's based on.
Read MoreThe volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 famously destroyed Pompeii and killed thousands. But some details of the ancient disaster don't make sense.
Read MoreHerculaneum, like it's neighboring city Pompeii, was destroyed and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E. Here's what happened to the bodies.
Read MoreYou might have heard about gladiators fighting sharks and rhinos in the Roman Colosseum, or even seen such battles depicted in popular culture.
Read MoreCatholicism has honed its many doctrines over thousands of years. The Church's priests are expected to follow them all, and some are not so well-known.
Read MoreFrom poop gods to crossdressing sex slaves, here are a few aspects of Roman mythology you probably didn't learn about in eighth-grade social studies.
Read MoreThe idea of human sacrifice is hard to fathom, but there is plenty of evidence that supports the reality that this shocking practice was part of human history.
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