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50 amazing facial reconstructions, from Stone Age shamans to King TutNew scientific techniques are helping us reconstruct people from the past in uncanny detail.
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Was Alexander the Great eaten by sharks? Inside the wild theories for what happened to the iconic ruler's body.Feature The remains of Alexander the Great may lie under the streets of Alexandria, they may have been "eaten by a shark," or they may be somewhere else entirely. But one thing is certain: Archaeologists don't agree.
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Scythian on horseback: A 2,400-year-old gold sculpture of a warrior heading into battleThe Scythians were a nomadic group known for creating elaborate gilded artworks.
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Mysterious white substance smeared on 3,600-year-old mummies is world's oldest cheeseWhen researchers tested a mysterious substance on the heads and necks of ancient mummies found in China's Tarim Basin, they discovered that it was the world's oldest cheese.
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Cave of Swimmers: 9,000-year-old rock art of people swimming in what's now the arid SaharaThis series of paintings, found inside a cave in the Sahara, shows a pair of swimmers.
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People in Scandinavia may have used boats made of animal skins to hunt and trade 5,000 years agoThe people who created the Pitted Ware Culture may have used seal hides to build boats.
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Jade burial suit: 2,000-year-old 'immortality' armor worn by Chinese royaltyThe jade burial suit was made using thousands of pieces of jade held together with gold thread.
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4 silver Viking Age bracelets discovered 'untouched' on Norway mountainside after more than 1,000 yearsArchaeologists have unearthed a set of uniquely decorated bracelets on the site of a "large and powerful" Viking Age farm.
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Easter Island's population never collapsed, but it did have contact with Native Americans, DNA study suggestsA DNA analysis of 15 Rapa Nui individuals revealed that there was never a population collapse on Easter Island and that the inhabitants commingled with Native Americans.
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'Remarkable' 1,000-year-old ring from Scotland's 'painted people' found at destroyed fortDuring an archaeological dig at the former site of a Pictish fort, a volunteer unearthed a rare metal ring with a red centerpiece.
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Babylonian Map of the World: The oldest known map of the ancient worldThe ancient map offers a glimpse of how the Babylonians viewed the world thousands of years ago.
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'Sensational discovery' of 2,000-year-old Roman military camp found hidden in the Swiss AlpsResearchers used lasers to find the Roman military camp, which was "strategically" located overlooking a battleground.
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Stone Age burial ground in France used for 800 years is nearly all male — and ancient DNA reveals they're largely relatedDNA analyses of human remains found at the site revealed that the majority of the male individuals buried there shared a paternal link.
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Why do dogs' paws smell like Fritos?Why do dogs' paws smell like corn chips? A veterinarian explains the cause of this olfactory offense.
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Ancient Egyptian head cones: Mysterious headgear that could be related to sensuality and fertility ritualsArchaeologists remain uncertain about the purpose of these head cones, but it appears that ancient Egyptians associated them with "sensuality, sexuality and related notions."
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Possible 'mega' fort found in Wales hints at tension between Romans and CelticsThe fort would have contained multiple buildings and was built sometime between the first and third centuries.
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Ancient submerged bridge in Spain reveals that humans inhabited Mediterranean island nearly 6,000 years agoAfter analyzing a submerged bridge found in a Spanish cave, researchers have determined that humans inhabited the area earlier than previously thought.
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2,200-year old battering ram from epic battle between Rome and Carthage found in MediterraneanResearchers have uncovered a bronze battering ram off the coast of Sicily. The weapon would have been used during the Battle of the Aegates between Rome and Carthage.
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Ancient people in Taiwan yanked healthy teeth from their mouths for 'aesthetic expression' and 'tests of courage,' study findsFor thousands of years, people in Taiwan pulled out healthy teeth. Now we know why they underwent this painful procedure.
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Bison Licking Insect Bite: A 14,000-year-old lifelike figure carved from a weaponThe small carving was made 14,000 years ago by a group of hunters.
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1,000-year-old remains of 'elite woman' in silk cloak found in abandoned fortress in MongoliaThe burial site was hidden inside an abandoned fortress in Mongolia and contained the remains of a prestigious woman.
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World's oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera, dies at 117 years oldMaria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person, has died. She was 117 years old.
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'Spectacular silver treasure' from Viking Age unearthed by college student on farm in DenmarkA metal detectorist found more than a half dozen pieces of silver jewelry while exploring farmland in Denmark.
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Arthur's Stone: A 5,700-year-old monument in England linked to the legend of King ArthurThe large stone table is considered one of the most recognizable Neolithic monuments in England.
