Missing Piece of Antikythera Mechanism Found on Aegean Seabed
More than 2,200 years after it sank beneath the waves, diving archaeologists have possibly found a missing piece of the Antikythera Mechanism, the …
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An Alpine Mummy’s Mysterious Tattoos Have Upended Archaeological Theories
Ötzi the Iceman’s etchings hint at a time when artistry pierced the skin with purpose. Ötzi the Iceman didn’t have a full tattoo sleeve, but he may have been well on his way before meeting his death in the Italian Alps over 5,000 years ago. It’s those 61 tattoos—or tattoo-like marks—on Ötzi that …
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Israeli Archaeologists Reveal Huge Ancient Hiding Complex in the Galilee
In the year 132 C.E., the Jews of Judea revolted against the Roman hegemon in a stunning display of hubris. Led by the Jewish rebel Simon Bar Kochba, …
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Map Shows the Literal Translations of U.S. Place Names
The meanings behind some American place names are straightforward, while others require some context. You can read the literal translations of every …
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Video of Mysterious 'Giant Skull' at Meteora, Greece Goes Viral - GreekReporter.com
A video of a ‘giant skull,’ wedged between two stone pillars at Greece’s Meteora rock complex, a UNESCO-listed site at the northwest edge of the …