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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

Board Games Originated as Elite Pastime

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Dec 6, 2011 10:23 AM ET | 0

Board games began as an exclusive pastime for the elite, with the Roman Empire spreading their popularity throughout Europe. Read more

Early Humans Were Skilled Deep-Sea Fishermen

Posted Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:30 AM ET | 0

Humans living 40,000 years ago caught fish that are challenging to catch even today. Read more

Ancient Chinese Coin Brought Good Luck in Yukon

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Nov 4, 2011 11:03 AM ET | 0

The 340-year-old coin may have ended up in Canada through a flurry of trading. Read more

Genetically Altered Astronaut Poo? NASA Wants to Know

Posted by Irene Klotz Mon Oct 24, 2011 01:47 PM ET | 0

Preserving lunar heritage sites -- and items left behind by astronauts -- is critical for history and science, NASA says. Read more

Prehistoric Child Art Found in Caves

Posted Wed Oct 5, 2011 11:51 AM ET | 0

Children as young as two years used their fingers to create designs on a cave's walls and ceilings. Read more

Dead Sea Scrolls Go Online

Posted Tue Sep 27, 2011 01:31 PM ET | 0

The documents are in an ultra-high resolution format and reveal details previously invisible to the naked eye. Read more

Captain Morgan's Pirate Ship Found

Posted Sat Aug 6, 2011 09:56 AM ET | 0

The cargo has yet to be opened, but funder Captain Morgan USA hopes it's rum. Read more

Humans Crowded Out Neanderthals

Posted Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:38 AM ET | 0

A swell of modern humans outnumbered Neanderthals in Europe nearly 10 to one. Read more

Prehistoric BBQ Leftovers Found

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Jun 27, 2011 09:34 AM ET | 0

Around 8,000 years ago, prehistoric hunters killed an aurochs and their grilling techniques were frozen in time. Read more

Blackbeard's Terror Tactics Revealed in Recovered Ammo

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:39 PM ET | 0

The notorious pirate had a few gruesome tricks up his sleeve, excavations show. Read more

Neanderthals' Last Stand Possibly Found

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu May 12, 2011 02:00 PM ET | 0

A newly found prehistoric toolkit suggests Neanderthals may have lingered in the Ural Mountains as recently as 33,000 years ago. Read more

Earliest Americans Arrived Even Earlier

Posted Thu Mar 24, 2011 03:05 PM ET | 0

A new site discovered in Texas was occupied 15,000 years ago. Read more

God's Wife Edited Out of the Bible -- Almost

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Mar 18, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

God's wife, Asherah, was a powerful fertility goddess, according to a theologian. Read more

Slaves Hid Charms in Colonial Greenhouse

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:28 AM ET | 0

A plantation greenhouse where Frederick Douglass spent part of his childhood was not as uniquely European as once thought. Read more

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