The ruined city known as the “cradle of gold” was once a mountaintop refuge of Incan royalty, with elegant halls…
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One gory gourd: squash holds blood of King Louis XVI
More than 200 years ago, France’s King Louis XVI was killed (along with his wife, Marie Antoinette) via guillotine, and…
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Half-million-year-old human jawbone found
Scientists have unearthed a jawbone from an ancient human ancestor in a cave in Serbia. The jawbone, which may have…
Read MoreSecret treasure in Great Pyramid awaits discovery, Egypt’s ‘Indiana Jones’ says
TORONTO Zahi Hawass is back. The famous, and at times controversial, Egyptologist is free of legal charges, free to travel…
Read MoreAncient city ruled by Genghis Khan’s heirs revealed
Remains of a 750-year-old city, founded by the descendents of Genghis Khan, have been unearthed along the Volga River in…
Read MoreIsraeli archaeologist says he’s found citadel captured by King David
JERUSALEM – An Israeli archaeologist says he has found the legendary citadel captured by King David in his conquest of…
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Origins of human alcohol consumption revealed
Human ancestors may have begun evolving the knack for consuming alcohol about 10 million years ago, long before modern humans…
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