Ancient History
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Mysterious 'Winged' Structure from Ancient Rome Found
Posted Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:31 PM ET | 0
The structure was found in England and may have been used as a temple. Read more
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Sumerian Beer a Non-alcoholic Brew?
Posted by Tim Wall Thu Jan 19, 2012 03:46 AM ET | 0
Old cuneiform tablets don't hint to brewing methods for Sumerians, only ingredients that could be used for both bread and beer. Read more
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Ancient Mayans Enjoyed a Hallucinogenic Concoction
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed Jan 11, 2012 02:43 PM ET | 0
Traces of a very strong form of tobacco were discovered inside a 1,300-year-old flask. Read more
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France Celebrates Joan of Arc's (Fake) Birthday
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Jan 6, 2012 03:08 PM ET | 0
Even French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivered a rousing speech about her today. But is it really Joan of Arc's birthday? Read more
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Love Pipe Unearthed in Israel
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Dec 30, 2011 01:47 PM ET | 0
The centuries-old pipe mouthpiece may have been used for hashish and bears the words, "love is language for the lovers." Read more
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Ancient Texts Part of Earliest Known Documents
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Dec 27, 2011 02:24 PM ET | 0
A team of scholars has discovered what might be the oldest representation of the Tower of Babel. Read more
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Found Coins May Unveil a Lost Viking
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Dec 15, 2011 03:16 PM ET | 0
A hoard of Viking jewelry found by a stonemason with a metal detector includes a coin that may refer to a previously unknown ruler. Read more
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10 Commandments on Rare Display
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed Dec 14, 2011 05:10 PM ET | 0
The Ten Commandments scroll will be added to New York's Discovery Times Square Exposition. Read more
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Big Question for 2012: The Great Pyramid's Secret Doors
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Dec 9, 2011 02:26 PM ET | 0
Could the purpose of four shafts deep inside the Great Pyramid be revealed in 2012? Read more
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Euro Crisis Echoed in Renaissance History
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Dec 8, 2011 02:12 PM ET | 0
The story of what might be the first international debt crisis bears haunting similarities with today's; but a somber difference remains. Read more
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The Board Game's Beginnings: Photos
Posted Tue Dec 6, 2011 11:03 AM ET | 0
Take a look at photos of the earliest board games and their pieces. Read more
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Search for Lost Da Vinci Gets Desperate
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Dec 1, 2011 04:27 PM ET | 0
Researchers drill a hole into a frescoed wall which they believe hides a long lost da Vinci masterpiece. Read more
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Stonehenge Reveals New Clues of Ancient Worship
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Nov 29, 2011 01:44 PM ET | 0
Evidence of ancient worship comes from the discovery of two pits set in celestial alignment at the Stonehenge site. Read more
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First Arabic Crusader Inscription Found
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Nov 15, 2011 04:17 PM ET | 0
An Arabic inscription that bears the name of the Roman Emperor Frederick II was recently discovered. Read more
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Great Pyramid Closed Amid 11/11/11 Rumors
Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Nov 11, 2011 02:22 PM ET | 0
Egyptian authorities took the step to avoid possible damage to the wonder from a rumored, bizarre ceremony. Read more
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