The bottle contained human teeth, fish hooks and a mysterious liquid. It was discovered during repairs to the roof of the old home of Angelina Tubbs, an accused witch in the 18th century. Saratoga Springs Public Library. Angelina Tubbs grew…
The Roman soldiers likely died in a brutal battle in the first century AD, presumably with Germanic tribes. Rainer Riedler/Vienna MuseumAn archaeologist working on the excavation of skeletons found under a football pitch in Vienna. According to Vienna Museum Magazine,…
The Yosuda exercise bike that Live Science fitness journalist Sam Hopes uses to train is now 32% off on Amazon (Image credit: Future) Jump to: As an ethical brand, Live Science values an open review process that ensures readers receive…
Ziv Nitzan discovered an ancient Canaanite amulet at Tel Azeka, the site where, according to the Bible, David defeated Goliath. Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities AuthorityThe Canaanite artifact depicts scarabs, which were widely used on seals and amulets in ancient times. Ziv…
Richard Ramirez, born Ricardo Leyva Munoz Ramirez, gained notoriety under the alias “The Night Stalker” after killing 13 people in California between 1984 and 1985. Public DomainRichard Ramirez as a teenager. By this time, he had already developed an interest…
“The triumphal arch, built in the 3rd century to commemorate the Roman Empire’s victory over the Persians, is stunning.” Wikimedia CommonsAnavarza Castle Gülsen explained that buildings and infrastructure like these in the city of Anavarza were built to last for…
Archaeologists excavating the Porta Sarno necropolis in Pompeii have found a relief depicting a pair of statues, a man and a woman, standing side by side. They are thought to have been a married couple. Pompeii Archaeological ParkThis almost life-size…
This vanilla pod, found in the Vladislav Hall and dating back to the period 1513 to 1666, is prompting historians to reconsider their views on when vanilla first appeared in Europe. J. Irmišová et al. The oldest vanilla pod ever…
An ancient hunting kit discovered deep in the San Esteban rock shelter in Big Bend National Park in Texas may be the oldest surviving weapon system ever found in North America. Texas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentSome artifacts found in 6,000-year-old…
The original graham crackers were extremely bland because their creator, Sylvester Graham, hoped his tasteless recipe would help curb Americans’ sexual desires. Sylvester Graham. Public DomainSylvester Graham is considered the founder of America’s “first anti-sugar crusade.” Sylvester Graham was born…
These corgi-like dogs, discovered at an archaeological site in Nescot in 2015, were believed to have been ritually killed during various rites, likely in honour of gods such as Pluto, the lord of the underworld, and Hecate, the goddess of…
Researchers have already removed part of the mammoth’s skin and hope to find remnants of its preserved brain in its skull. Artem Cheremisov/Press Service of the Governor of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug of Russia via APSScientists still have to analyze…