24 h. ago New discovery at Biblical site where David battled Goliath reveals secrets of ancient civilization

Archaeologists have announced a discovery at the site believed to be where David battled Goliath more than 3,000 years ago.

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24 h. ago Stunning discovery at Biblical site where David battled Goliath reveals secrets of ancient civilization

Archaeologists have announced a discovery at the site believed to be where David battled Goliath more than 3,000 years ago.

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31 h. ago Newly discovered dinosaur footprints reveal ancient gathering spots on Scottish island

Massive dinosaurs once roamed a Scottish isle according to the footprints found by researchers

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43 h. ago Sacrificed teens discovered in ancient burial site of tombs filled with weaponry

The recent discovery at Başur Höyük, a Bronze Age settlement dating back to around 3300 BCE located in present-day Turkey, has upended what experts believe about the early civilization's hierarchies

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50 h. ago Discovery of ancient garden beneath Jesus’ burial site backs up Biblical account

The discovery of 2,000 year-old olive trees and grapevines are believed to reflect the Gospel of John's account of where Jesus was buried

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3 d. ago Two near lifesize sculptures found during excavations of Pompeii tomb

The detailed relics were found in a necropolis and experts believe the woman depicted could have been an important priestessTwo almost lifesize sculptures of a man and woman, who was believed to have been a priestess, have been found during the excavations of a huge tomb in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.The detailed funerary relics adorned the tomb containing several burial niches built into a wide wall in the necropolis of Porta Sarno, one of the main entrance gates into the ancient city. Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Archaeologists perplexed to find Bronze Age burial of ritually sacrificed teens

Region’s early society likely switched often between egalitarian and hierarchical rule, study hints

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8 d. ago A Venus flytrap wasp? Scientists uncover an ancient insect preserved in amber that snatched its prey

Scientists have discovered an ancient wasp with a body like a Venus flytrap to seize and snatch its prey

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9 d. ago Discover the 14,000 Ancient Roman Artifacts Just Donated to the London Museum

Discover the 14,000 Ancient Roman Artifacts Just Donated to the London Museum  Smithsonian Magazine

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1 week ago Huge Iron Age hoard is discovered in North Yorkshire: Archaeologists uncover over 800 ancient cauldrons, spears, chariots and horse harnesses thought to be worth £254,000

A discovery in rural North Yorkshire provides an archaeological time capsule from around 2,000 years ago - and experts say the find is 'exceptional' for Europe.

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2 w. ago Man dies from injuries after saving his teen son from Oklahoma wildfire

Allen Ferguson carried his son through a wildfire to safety during Friday’s extreme weather conditionsA community in Oklahoma is lamenting the death of a local wrestling coach who carried his teenaged son through a wildfire to safety and sacrificed his life in the process.Allen Ferguson, of the Oklahoma City suburb of Chandler, died “a hero, and his dedication to his family and our community will never be forgotten”, said a statement from local state representative Jim Shaw. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Oldest human FACE is discovered: Ancient man nicknamed 'Pink' lived in Spain up to 1.4 million years ago, scientists say

Scientists have discovered the oldest human face in Western Europe, potentially re-writing the story of human evolution.

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3 w. ago Scientists unearthed evidence that could prove Noah's Ark was real

Experts have discovered a boat-shaped formation in Turkey alongside evidence of ancient floods, sparking claims it could be the remains of Noah's Ark from the Bible

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3 w. ago Scientists date remains of an ancient child that resembles both humans and Neanderthals

Scientists have dated the skeleton of an ancient child that caused a stir when it was first discovered because it carries features from both humans and Neanderthals

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4 w. ago Stonehenge's secret SISTER: Ancient burial site discovered in Dorset is even older than the famous Wiltshire stone circle, scientists say

Scientists have discovered that Stonehenge's 'sister' monument in Dorset is even older than the famous Wiltshire stone circle.

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4 w. ago Ancient Egyptian treasure discovered with gold statuette depicting family of gods

A pot of golden Ancient Egyptian treasure has been discovered by a team of archaeologists – experts believe the haul of treasure could have been stolen by a tomb raiders

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