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After Nearly 100 Years, Archaeologists Finally Found The Missing Part Of An Ancient Egyptian Statue

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:07:00 +0000

In 1930, archaeologists unearthed half of a giant statue of Ramesses II, ancient Egypt's most powerful ruler, and the hunt for the top half finally paid off.

The Wildest Theories On How The Ancient Egyptians Actually Built The Pyramids

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:37:00 +0000

Egypt is brimming with remarkable monuments that draw millions of tourists from around the world annually, and the Pyramids of Giza are the crown jewels.

Ancient Sea Creatures Humans Discovered In 2025

staff@grunge.com (Beth McMurray) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

From a suggestively-shaped worm to a sea moth with an odd number of eyes, 2025 has been a banner year for uncovering ancient creatures of the sea.

Nostradamus' 2025 Predictions That Appear Eerily Accurate So Far

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

Part of why people are still interested in Nostradamus' predictions is that sometimes, they're eerily accurate. Here's a look at some examples from 2025.

The Best Theories On Why Egyptian Pyramids Are Missing From The Bible

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

Much has been made about why Egypt's pyramids aren't mentioned in the Bible, but there could be simple explanations. Or maybe they're mentioned after all...

A '60s Villager Found An Ancient Skull. 65 Years Later, It's Identified As Rare Human Species

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:37:00 +0000

In 1960, a villager discovered the Petralona skull, a nearly complete cranium, near Thessaloniki, Greece. It's age and species were debated for years.

Ancient Treasure That People First Mistook For Boring Junk

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:07:00 +0000

Many ancient treasures go unfound, lost to time or some other destructive event. Others are discovered by average people in places you wouldn't expect.

Why Were So Many Royal Families Inbred?

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:07:00 +0000

In the U.S, inbred families are usually stereotyped as poor and uneducated, but royal families, who are neither, did plenty of inbreeding. Here's why.

Why Hasn't This Ancient Wonder Of The World Been Rebuilt?

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:07:00 +0000

The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World are all gone but for one, the Pyramids of Giza. But there have been discussions and plans to resurrect one.

What Are Those Skirts Roman Soldiers Wore

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:37:00 +0000

If you've watched any of the "Gladiator" movies, you've seen those little skirts worn by Roman soldiers, like Pedro Pascal or Russell Crowe's characters.

The Myth About The Great Wall Of China You Probably Fell For

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:37:00 +0000

You might have heard that the Great Wall of China is so big you can see it from space, but is it true? Or is it just a widespread myth that sounds cool?

Did Neanderthals Have Weapons?

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:37:00 +0000

Neanderthals have traditionally been thought of as less intelligent than their closest relatives, Homo sapiens. But did they ever use weapons?

Things About These Infamous Wars That Don't Make Sense

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:07:00 +0000

Our history includes a long list of infamous wars, most of which are carefully recorded and studied. Even so, many have details that still don't make sense.

How The Mastodon Became Indiana's State Fossil

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:37:00 +0000

On July 1, 2022, the extinct mastodon officially became Indiana's state fossil, making history for both the region and its scientific research.

How Archeologists Discovered An Ancient Road Underneath The Mediterranean Sea

staff@grunge.com (Lauren Kershner) — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000

In 2021, archeologists discovered an ancient road underneath the Mediterranean's Adriatic Sea that looks to be from an old civilization many years ago.

The Rare Artifact That Was The First Of Its Kind To Be Found In Scotland

staff@grunge.com (Lauren Kershner) — Sun, 25 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

In 2025, a construction project for a golf course led to the discovery of a rare artifact that was the first of its kind to be found in Scotland.

This Is Who Experts Believe Was Egypt's First Pharaoh

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Sat, 24 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000

When you think of ancient Egypt, pharaohs are probably some of the first things that come to mind. But who was the first pharaoh that started it all?

Here's Why There Are Only 7 Wonders Of The World

staff@grunge.com (Lauren Kershner) — Fri, 16 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered why there are only seven wonders of the world? Well, if we go back in time - way back - we find the reason for this number.

How Many Egyptian Pharaohs Were Women?

staff@grunge.com (Lauren Kershner) — Mon, 12 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Egypt had plenty of pharaohs over its roughly 3,000-year history, and though you might not have guessed, a not insignificant number of them were women.

Why You Can Still See Facial Expression On The Bodies Of Pompeii

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 04 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

In 79 A.D., Pompeii was smothered in ash and pumice from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. And even today, you can still see the facial expressions on the bodies.