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Archaeologists Found an Ancient Skeleton in China That’s Wrapped In Weed
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Archaeologists Found an Ancient Skeleton in China That’s Wrapped In Weed

TURPAN BASIN, CHINA – Archaeologists are calling it an “extraordinary cache”. They’ve found the body of … Archaeologists Found an Ancient Skeleton in China That’s Wrapped In WeedRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•April 24, 2026
Wilhelm Voigt: The Shoemaker Turned Brilliant Thief
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Wilhelm Voigt: The Shoemaker Turned Brilliant Thief

Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt lived a troubled life growing up in Tilsit, Prussia. By the age of … Wilhelm Voigt: The Shoemaker Turned Brilliant ThiefRead more

by B R•April 21, 2026
Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in Pylos
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Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in Pylos

“We have a snapshot here, captured in time, with the objects as they were placed around … Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in PylosRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•April 15, 2026
DeAutremont Brothers Train Robbery Gone Wrong
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DeAutremont Brothers Train Robbery Gone Wrong

Back in 1923, three men attempted to rob a Southern Pacific train that was traveling through … DeAutremont Brothers Train Robbery Gone WrongRead more

by B R•April 7, 2026
Ancient Chinese Metalworking Discovered In Alaska
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Ancient Chinese Metalworking Discovered In Alaska

“This will cause other people to think about the Arctic differently.” – H. Kory Cooper, an anthropologist … Ancient Chinese Metalworking Discovered In AlaskaRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•March 27, 2026
1900-Year-Old Mosaic Floors Unearthed in Ephesus
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1900-Year-Old Mosaic Floors Unearthed in Ephesus

“These are municipal residences of prominent and wealthy Ephesian citizens, whose houses served as spaces in … 1900-Year-Old Mosaic Floors Unearthed in EphesusRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•March 23, 2026
Just Like Jurassic Park, A Fossilized Blood-Filled Mosquito Has Been Found
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Just Like Jurassic Park, A Fossilized Blood-Filled Mosquito Has Been Found

“it is not surprising that a fossil of a blood-engorged mosquito has not been described [before]; … Just Like Jurassic Park, A Fossilized Blood-Filled Mosquito Has Been FoundRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•March 18, 2026
Archaeologists Have Found the Oldest Footprints in North America
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Archaeologists Have Found the Oldest Footprints in North America

“Our reported footprint date is not only the oldest human fossil evidence, but also the oldest … Archaeologists Have Found the Oldest Footprints in North AmericaRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•March 14, 2026
Ancient Inscribed Gold Plates Found On Island Of Indonesia
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Ancient Inscribed Gold Plates Found On Island Of Indonesia

Jawa is an Indonesian island that happens to be one of the most densely populated islands … Ancient Inscribed Gold Plates Found On Island Of IndonesiaRead more

by B R•February 21, 2026
Not As Civilized As We Thought: Greeks May Have Practiced Ritual Murder
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Not As Civilized As We Thought: Greeks May Have Practiced Ritual Murder

MOUNT LYKAION, GREECE – The discovery of a 3,000 year-old skeleton near a sacrificial altar on … Not As Civilized As We Thought: Greeks May Have Practiced Ritual MurderRead more

by Elizabeth Lundin•February 15, 2026

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