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31 ancient temples from around the world, from Göbekli Tepe to the Parthenon By Owen Jarus published 11 April 23 Throughout the ages, humans have built temples dedicated to deities. Here are 31 of the most famous monumental temples from around the world.
Where is Alexander the Great's tomb? By Owen Jarus published 9 April 23 Based on ancient writings, legends and recent discoveries, where might Alexander the Great be buried?
Hidden Ptolemy text, printed beneath a Latin manuscript, deciphered after 200 years By Jennifer Nalewicki published 7 April 23 Researchers have deciphered a long-lost text written by the ancient astronomer Claudius Ptolemy.
Benin Bronzes were crafted of metal from a completely unexpected place By Ben Turner published 7 April 23 The Benin Bronzes were made from rings used to purchase slaves in Africa. Now, scientists have found that most of the metal was mined in western Germany.
31 amazing facial reconstructions, from Stone Age shamans to King Tut's father By Christina Hughes last updated 6 April 23 New scientific techniques are helping us reconstruct people from the past in uncanny detail.
Mysterious mosaics depicting Medusa uncovered at 2nd-century Roman villa By Owen Jarus published 5 April 23 Two Roman-era mosaics depicting the snake-haired mythological figure Medusa were unearthed at the Villa of the Antonines in Italy.
1,100-year-old 'ceremonial' Viking shields were actually used in battle, study suggests By Tom Metcalfe published 4 April 23 The Viking shields found on the Gokstad ship in 1880 were not strictly ceremonial and may have been used in hand-to-hand combat, according to a new analysis.
Oldest human ever found in Egypt brought to life in stunning new facial approximation By Jennifer Nalewicki published 3 April 23 Using photogrammetry, researchers created two facial approximations of an ancient Egyptian man.
Medieval Swahilis and Persians paired up 1,000 years ago in East Africa, ancient DNA reveals By Joshua A. Krisch published 2 April 23 A new ancient DNA study help confirm, but also "contradict and complicate" the historical narrative that Swahilis paired up with Persians 1,000 years ago in East Africa.
Who ruled ancient Egypt after King Tut died? By Owen Jarus published 1 April 23 When the pharaoh Tutankhamun died young, his widow may have tried to remain on the Egyptian throne, ancient letters reveal.
