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DNA Evidence Confirms the Final Resting Place of Columbus
Christopher Columbus is a divisive figure. In some households he is a hero, whereas others consider him much more controversial a figure. Even his final resting place has been the subject of…
Ancient Iberian Rock Tombs were Mostly for Women
In Panoria, in the province of Granada in Spain lies a rock necropolis that is truly ancient. At 5,600 years old, it was constructed well before the Egyptians got started with their…
Hidden Chamber Found in Ransacked Egyptian Tomb
Something new has been discovered in an ancient Egyptian tomb. A hidden chamber set into the rock wall has been uncovered, seemingly entirely by accident. The burial chamber was found during cleaning…
Roman Chariot found in Ancient Varna Necropolis
Archaeologists in Bulgaria have uncovered something they did not expect while excavating a necropolis mound in the Varna Province. The site has previously revealed only Bronze Age finds, but the new mound…
Searching for the Lost Treasure of Alaric the Visigoth
For those with a mind to search for them, there are many rumoured lost treasures out there. Some are certainly waiting to be find, sunken ships loaded with valuables or hidden caches.…
The Cave of Hebron: Tomb of the Patriarchs?
The first books of the Bible are deeply intriguing for those inclined to try to pick apart history from mythology. For many, the key issue is simply where to draw the line. …