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Viking-era burial site with elite family treasures and gifts discovered, plus an 'unusual casket'

A Viking burial site near Aarhus recently revealed spectacular artifacts including gold thread, beads and coins, which were connected to a high-status family.

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Archaeologist uncovers 'persuasive' evidence of true location where Jesus turned water into wine

An archaeologist has shared recently gathered evidence that Khirbet Qana, an excavation site in Israel, is the true location of Jesus Christ's first miracle in Cana. Here are the details.

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American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on iconic ice cream and marvelous museums

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of iconic ice cream and marvelous museums.

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Utility workers digging trenches stumble upon 1,000-year-old mummy with intact hair

A pre-Hispanic mummy dating back 1,000 years was recently found by utility workers in Lima, Peru, with archaeologists linking it to the Chancay culture that predated the Inca Empire.

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1,000-year-old pre-Incan mummy discovered by utility workers in Peru

Utility workers in Lima, Peru, recently uncovered a 1,000-year-old mummy predating the Inca Empire. The mummy likely belongs to the Chancay culture that existed from 1000 to 1470 A.D. (Source: The Associated Press)

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Archaeologists unearth Ancient Roman sarcophagus depicting rowdy drinking contest: 'Unusual perspective'

Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered a Roman sarcophagus in Caesarea, which showing a drinking contest between Dionysus and Hercules. The find is the first of its kind in Israel.

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Ancient Roman coin treasure finally revealed to public after being hidden for centuries

The largest collection of Roman coins found in Spain is now on exhibit. The museum display features 50,000 ancient coins from the third and fourth centuries A.D.

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Ordinary ancient Romans ate 'luxury' meat at fast-food shops, new research reveals

Archaeological findings in a Mallorca cesspit recently showed that thrushes were common fast food in Ancient Rome, alongside pigs, sheep and fish, revealing the varied diet of ordinary Romans.

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Archaeologists discover untouched tomb linked to King Midas' dynasty: 'High level of wealth'

Archaeologists recently uncovered a royal tomb linked to King Midas' family in Turkey, revealing bronze vessels and insights into Phrygian funeral objects from the 8th century B.C.

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Unearthed Ancient Roman shoes draw 'impressed gasps' after being buried for 2,000 years

Two well-preserved Roman shoes from 2,000 years ago were recently found by volunteers at the Magna fort in the United Kingdom. The find "immediately drew impressed gasps" from the staff.

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Archaeologists discover 'sensational' artifacts under historic monastery's floor

Rare heraldic tiles were recently discovered under wooden floors at former Basilian monastery in Chełm, Poland, offering a view into 18th-century monastic life.

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Mysterious 'dragon man' skull found in the 1930s finally identified

Researchers identify 146,000-year-old 'dragon man' skull as a Denisovan using dental calculus after DNA extraction attempts failed, revealing insights about this human species.

Politics 9 hours ago

‘This guy’: Slurring Biden takes shot at Trump, those trying to ‘erase our history’ at Juneteenth church event

Former president claims critics 'don't want to remember' America's past while Trump warns holiday costs billions

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Captain Cook's legendary ship finally identified near New England resort after 250 years

The remains of the historic HMS Endeavour have been definitively located at a site near Newport, Rhode Island. The ship was the first European vessel to reach Australia's east coast.

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Cellar unearthed beneath America's oldest Black schoolhouse reveals artifacts

Cellar found at Williamsburg Bray School, America's oldest Black schoolhouse, contains artifacts including ceramics, jewelry, and slate pencils.

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Descendants of Battle of Bunker Hill fighters tell about unsung family heroes

One of the turning points during the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 years ago. A commemoration of the event takes place in the lead-up to America's 250th birthday next year.

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Rare 16th-century shipwreck found at record depth in French waters: 'Remarkable discovery'

French officials recently announced the discovery of Camarat 4, the deepest shipwreck ever found in French waters. The site includes 16th-century Italian ceramics with Christian symbols.

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Message in bottle from 1983 washes up on remote island with historical contents intact

An archaeology technician recently discovered a 1983 message in a bottle on Sable Island, with the gin-scented container preserving a faded letter and Canadian currency.

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Two Revolutionary War letters are reunited at Fort Ticonderoga after 250 years apart

Historic letters between Benedict Arnold and John Stevens were recently brought together at Fort Ticonderoga in New York, documenting Arnold's thoughts after the fort's capture.

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Ancient Christian tomb complex revealed beneath rubble from Syria's civil war

An Ancient Christian tomb complex dating back 1,500 years was discovered by a contractor who was clearing rubble beneath a destroyed house in Syria's Idlib province.

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Ancient Christian tomb complex discovered under rubble in Syria

An Ancient Christian tomb complex dating back 1,500 years was discovered by a contractor clearing rubble beneath a destroyed house in Syria's Idlib province. (Credit: AP)

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Long-lost sanctuary to Greek god discovered by archaeologists: 'Larger than life'

Cypriot officials announced the recent excavation of a long-forgotten sanctuary to Apollo, offering insights into ancient rituals and architectural expansions.

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Marine experts find likely remains of 18th-century treasure ship that was lost for centuries

Marine expert Edmond O’Byrne's team believes they have discovered the likely remains of the Recovery, an 18th-century that carried valuable cargo before it sank.

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Archaeologists uncover long-lost Ancient Roman building at construction site with a little help

Swiss archaeologists recently announced the discovery of an Ancient Roman building after a pedestrian alerted authorities to peculiar stones near a highway construction site.

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Archaeologists uncover 4,500-year-old baby rattles that reveal ancient parenting techniques

The National Museum of Denmark recently announced the discovery of 19 ancient baby rattles in Syria, showing that some Bronze Age societies had commercial markets for children's toys.

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Archaeologists uncover unexpected remains of Civil War soldiers at historic landmark

Archaeologists at Colonial Williamsburg recently announced the discovery of four Confederate soldier skeletons, revealing a makeshift hospital from the 1862 Battle of Williamsburg.

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Mysterious 'dumped' bodies of woman and child found by archaeologists in picturesque town

A recent German excavation revealed a grim Celtic-era grave of a woman and child who may have suffocated from fermentation gases, according to archaeologists.

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Civil War remains found at Colonial Williamsburg, archaeologists say

Virginia archaeologists recently came across four skeletons dating back to the Battle of Williamsburg, which was fought in 1862. The remains belonged to Confederate soldiers. (Credit: AP)

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Archaeologist uncovers Viking secrets during epic three-year journey at sea

Swedish archaeologist Greer Jarrett has embarked on a three-year, 3,100-mile expedition in a Viking boat replica, uncovering new insights into Viking maritime journeys.

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Rare medieval Bible returns to Israel for public exhibit after centuries-long journey

The 14th-century Shem Tov Bible is now being exhibited at the National Library of Israel, a year after a family bought it for a whopping multimillion-dollar sum.

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Archaeologists excavate ancient workshop with unfinished sculptures on Greek island

Archaeologists recently excavated an ancient workshop on Paros, Greece, revealing unfinished sculptures and intriguing artifacts from the Classical period.