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30 Curse Tablets Discovered Down Well in Ancient Greek Cemetery
Archaeologists have discovered 30 curse tablets down an ancient Athenian well. The tablets call on the gods of the underworld to do their bidding.
Tomb of Ancient Scythian 'Amazon' Woman with Gold Headdress Discovered
The tomb also contained the remains of two younger women and a teenage girl.
Large Mayan Palace Discovered in the Middle of the Mexican Jungle
Archeologists digging in Mexico southeastern state of Yucatán discovered a centuries-old palace built by the Mayans more than 1,000 years ago.
Ancient Egypt's Mythic Merit Ptah Helped 'Open Medicine and STEM to Women'
Merit Ptah is frequently cited as the first female physician—even though there is no solid evidence she existed, says medical historian Jakub Kwiecinski.
New Species of Ancient Whale Offers Clues on How Whales Evolved to Swim
The Aegicetus gehennae was a species that represents a transitory stage, when ancient whales went from being foot-powered to tail-powered.
Ancient Greek Settlement with Shells and Carved Fish Tanks Discovered
The site would have been involved in the craft production of purple dye, an extremely expensive and highly prized commodity, in the Late Minoan period circa 1800 to 1500 BCE.
10,000-year-old Sunken Forest May Be Hiding Clues About the Ice Age
Researchers are probing the forest to see if humans ever lived there.
Ancient Man Found 1,400 Years After 'Brutal' Death May Have Been'Royal
The man suffered five blows to the head during a violent murder.
Did Ancient Vikings Smoke Pot in North America?
New findings at L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland suggest Vikings inhabited the area for centuries longer than scientists previously believed.
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Ancient Tomb With Headless, Squatting Young Woman Discovered in China
Researchers think the woman's burial position shows that the people of the time performed burial procedures.
Mystery 8,000-Year-Old Abandoned Structure Discovered
Experts have uncovered stone wall structures that date back 5,000 to 8,000 years and 3,000-year-old irrigation canals.
4,000-Year-Old Rock Art Discovered in China
"These well-preserved paintings...record the ancient tribes' reverence for the prosperity and circle of life," one researcher said.
Rare Viking Ship Burial Possibly Discovered in Norway
If confirmed, the find would be "a historic event" worthy of international attention, one minister said.
Bacteria From Ancient Irish Soil Halts Superbug Growth
Soil found in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, had long been reputed to have healing properties.
Uproar Over Indian Scientist's Bizarre Claims
The Indian Scientific Congress Association distanced itself from comments made by an Andhra University scientist.
Ancient Blood Moon Myths From Around the World
During such an eclipse, the full Moon moves into the shadow of the Earth cast by the Sun, and is momentarily darkened.
How Native Americans Mark the Winter Solstice
These ancient traditions are a reminder of indigenous peoples understanding of the intricate workings of the solar system.
Millions of Ancient Termite Mounds Discovered in Brazil
The 4,000-year-old mounds cover an area the size of Idaho.
Ancient Egypt: Body of Heavily Pregnant Woman Found
The woman was buried with ostrich egg beads and pottery.
Ancient China: 2,000-Year-Old Rice Wine Discovered
Almost a gallon of pungent clear yellow fluid was discovered in an ancient bronze pot.
Ancient Flesh-Eating Piranha-Like Fish Discovered
Piranhamesodon pinnatomus lived 150 million years ago and appears to have torn chunks from other fish with its sharp teeth.
Archaeologists Find Ancient Lost Cities Using Lasers
One survey author said that the discovery is like "putting on glasses when your eyesight is blurry."
Drug Addicts More Likely to Have Virus in Genome
Researchers hope their study will help destigmatize addiction.
Brazil Natural History Museum Fire: What Has Been Lost?
Brazilian President Michel Temer called the loss of much the National Museum's 20 million items "a sad day for all Brazilians."
Ancient Parasitic Wasps Ate Flies From the Inside Out
Scientists named them Xenomorphia, after the bloodthirsty, chest-splitting creatures from the Alien movies.
Extinct 40,000-Year-Old Baby Horse Dug Up in Siberia
The foal was discovered in the ice of Siberia's "mouth of hell."
Lost City With Pyramid Rewrites History
Archaeologists explored the 4,300-year-old-ruins of Shimao.
Russia Finds Roman Ship in 'Excellent Condition'
The diving expedition's head said the ship was preserved "due to the unusual conditions at great depths in the Black Sea, with almost no light or oxygen."