Archaeologists have unearthed nearly 60 ancient Egyptian coffins that were buried 2,500 years ago. The coffins are being unsealed by researchers curious about their contents. There is probably no reason to be worried >>
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This ancient skull was operated on, but not by a skilled surgeon
An ancient skull found in a cave in Spain reveals evidence of ancient surgery attempts. The skull has a large dent that is partially healed, indicating an attempt at brain surgery that was >>
Ancient humans saw an asteroid apocalypse first-hand
An asteroid or comet completely wiped out the ancient human settlement of Abu Hureyra. The impact is likely part of a larger cosmic impact event that triggered the rapid cooling of Earth. The >>
Construction workers uncovered 42 skeletons and nobody knows where they’re from
Construction workers in Buckingham, England got a disturbing surprise when they began clearing land for new residential development recently. The housing development includes 72 flats for retired individuals, the first step in making >>
Archaeologists discover bizarre ‘Jars of the Dead’ hidden in Laos
Just like today, people who lived hundreds of years ago had rituals and traditions associated with death. Methods of burial or tributes to deceased individuals often vary greatly from one culture to the >>
Archaeologists found 1,000-year-old cocaine in an ancient drug stash
Humans who lived 1,000 years ago could never have imagined the incredible advancements the subsequent centuries would bring. What we consider to be our mundane daily routines would be utterly mind-blowing to our >>
Geologists studying Stonehenge rocks finally discovered where they came from
Stonehenge is one of the most incredible monuments on Earth, but it’s also one of the most puzzling. The colossal rocks, perched on their end and stacked high in a field in Wiltshire >>
Oops! ‘Ancient’ stone circle was actually built by a farmer in the 1990s
Finding an ancient monument that has been sitting for thousands of years is a special thing, but when it’s been “hiding” in plain sight, its very existence is sure to raise more than >>
