5 Rare Weapons Discovered In Unlikely Places
We've seen plenty of amazing historical discoveries over the years, and when it comes to rare weapons, some have been unearthed in some pretty unlikely places.
Read MoreWe've seen plenty of amazing historical discoveries over the years, and when it comes to rare weapons, some have been unearthed in some pretty unlikely places.
Read MoreAncient Egypt was quite a fascinating time, and it is still studied heavily today. While many mysteries about the era remain, a lot of them have been solved.
Read MoreOne thing modern day people have in common with the ancients is a fascination with outer space. Our ancestors even had weapons created from space materials.
Read MoreArcheologists spent a decade deciphering one Roman court document found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, and it was eye opening. Here's what they learned.
Read MoreAncient Roman society was a wonder of architecture, literature, and yes, painful ways to die. They had plenty of them.
Read MoreIn the Middle Ages, holy wars raged between Christians and Muslims. Countless people were slaughtered, but the Crusades were even worse than you thought.
Read MoreAncient Egypt was a time full of intrigue, and there are many mysteries from the time we have yet to solve. But the painful ways to die are all too clear.
Read MoreRoman concrete lasts long - it's even sturdier than the concrete we use to make buildings today. The reason lies in one very particular thing.
Read MoreYears ago, Mt. Vesuvius erupted and swallowed the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Now, we've decoded the first word of a manuscript from the area.
Read MoreIn 2025, researchers revealed that they had found an ancient stone in Galilee, Israel, that sheds light on some ancient history and raises a few questions.
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.
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