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17h ago
According to a local anthropologist, "the tallness and massive build of skeletons" indicate their Viking background.
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All That Is Interesting » Ancient History
2d ago
The University of Tokyo believes that the excavation will not only enrich the historical record, but also reveal more information about how structures can better withstand natural disasters.
The post A 2,000-Year-Old Villa Was Just Uncovered Near Mount Vesuvius — And It May Have Belonged To Roman Emperor Augustus appeared first on All That's Interesting ..read more
All That Is Interesting » Ancient History
2d ago
The ancient grave found near Oppin in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, was found with a large stone inside, presumably to keep the "zombie" from rising from the dead.
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All That Is Interesting » Ancient History
3d ago
The elaborate burial complex, which also contains animal sacrifices and valuable gold artifacts, appears to be the tomb of an ancient lord.
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All That Is Interesting » Ancient History
3d ago
A team of researchers put forward a theory of "sudden body fluid vaporization" for the victims' cause of death, and it is just as horrific as it sounds.
The post Scientists Discover Mount Vesuvius Boiled The Blood And Exploded The Brains Of Its Victims appeared first on All That's Interesting ..read more
All That Is Interesting » Ancient History
6d ago
Between 2575 and 2465 B.C.E., the Pyramids of Giza were constructed as tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure — but who built the pyramids?
The post Who Really Built Egypt’s Pyramids? The Evidence Shows That It Wasn’t Enslaved Workers After All appeared first on All That's Interesting ..read more
All That Is Interesting » Ancient History
1w ago
Researchers believe that the 6,000-year-old ax may have been used as a gift for the gods.
The post Metal Detectorist Discovers 6,000-Year-Old Neolithic Ax In Polish Forest appeared first on All That's Interesting ..read more
All That Is Interesting » Ancient History
1w ago
A depiction of a steamy encounter between two men on the island of Astypalaia, Greece, this ancient graffiti provides a glimpse into literacy among ordinary Ancient Greeks.
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All That Is Interesting » Ancient History
1w ago
The indigenous people of South America engage in ayahuasca rituals to this day. This discovery is proof of just how far back its use really goes.
The post Earliest Evidence Of Ayahuasca Use Discovered In Ancient Shamanic Pouch In Bolivia appeared first on All That's Interesting ..read more