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Low tides reveal Bronze Age fortress that likely defended against Irish mainland
By Tom Metcalfe published
The walls, discovered on a partially submerged isthmus, were exposed by recent low tides.
Maya nobility performed bloodletting sacrifices to strengthen a 'dying' sun god during solar eclipses
By Kimberly H. Breuer published
The Maya created a complex calendar system to regulate their world — one of the most accurate of pre-modern times.
Early humans lived on 'Persian plateau' for 20,000 years after leaving Africa, study suggests
By Kristina Killgrove published
After early humans traveled out of Africa 70,000 years ago, they had a "hub" on the so-called Persian plateau, a new study suggests.
1,700-year-old Roman fort discovered in Germany was built to keep out barbarians
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
The wall was built by Romans to protect against Germanic tribal attack.
Ancient quarries in Israel reveal where Homo erectus hunted and butchered elephants
By Tom Metcalfe published
Researchers suggest ancient quarry sites in Israel were favored because they were close to elephant migration routes.
Uncover the past with our latest special edition magazine 'The Book of Archaeology'
By Orla Loughran Hayes published
Deal The latest special edition from All About History is a great way to learn more about archaeology and ancient civilizations, such as the Vikings and Ancient Greeks.
Fortified 14th-century castle and moat discovered under hotel in France
By Kristina Killgrove published
Archaeologists found a 600-year-old castle with a moat in Brittany, France.
1,500-year-old DNA used to reveal likeness of Chinese Emperor Wu
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Scientists used DNA to create a facial reconstruction of a Chinese emperor who ruled 1,500 years ago.
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