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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.

Everyday People Who Became Filthy Rich From Shipwreck Treasure

staff@grunge.com (Beth McMurray) — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

When you look at the people who became wealthy from underwater treasure, you might be surprised to see that many of them lived fairly ordinary lives.

Ex-NASA Engineer Claims He Conquered Gravity. Here's Why We're Skeptical

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:07:00 +0000

After decades of research, an ex-NASA engineer who worked on the Hubble Telescope claims to have made a discovery that would upend our understanding of physics.

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.

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?

The Unexpected Australian Fossil Hiding In Plain Sight For Decades

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:37:00 +0000

For decades, a fossil was lurking in Australia's Biloela State High, until it was finally identified by a scientist in 2025. And it could rewrite history.

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?

Can You Keep Buried Treasure If You Find It?

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Sun, 18 May 2025 17:00:00 +0000

You've probably seen various news articles about people finding buried treasure, but what happens afterward? Can they keep everything they found?

5 Rare Weapons Discovered In Unlikely Places

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

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.

The Major Discovery A Medieval Toilet Helped Researchers Identify

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:00:09 +0000

There was a time when indoor latrines were reserved for "high status houses," so finding this medieval toilet helped researchers identify Harold II's palace.

How Archeologists Unearthed Million-Year-Old Weapons In An Ancient Lakebed

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:00:15 +0000

In Iraq, archeologists unearthed million-year-old weapons in an ancient, lakebed. The find was different than most archeological discoveries. Here's how.

The New DNA Claim About Christopher Columbus That Could Change Everything

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:22:07 +0000

Over the years, the established teachings about Christopher Columbus have been challenged. Now, a new DNA claim about the explorer could change everything.

The History Of The James Ossuary And Its Possible Connection To Jesus Explained

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:00:11 +0000

The 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.

Strange Facts About Psilocybin Mushrooms You Never Knew

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:30:37 +0000

With U.S. states increasingly decriminalizing psilocybin possession and consumption, it's time to learn more about this unique "magic" mushroom.

How Marijuana Was Used In Victorian England

staff@grunge.com (William Fischer) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:00:51 +0000

Marijuana was used for many purposes in Victorian England, and it was thanks to the efforts of one person in particular. Here's what happened.

How Blind Frog Ranch Got Its Name

staff@grunge.com (William Fischer) — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:09 +0000

Blind Frog Ranch is the center of the Discovery Channel show "Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch." So how did it get its name? Well, that's a funny story.

Discoveries In Egypt That Changed What We Know

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 03:30:32 +0000

There remains quite a lot to uncover about ancient Egypt and its people. Here are some discoveries in Egypt that changed what we know.

2022's Most Stunning New Historical Discoveries

staff@grunge.com (William Fischer) — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 21:30:36 +0000

2022 has seen many notable developments in archeology and history, including more mummies, sunken ships, and new science.