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New research suggests Chile’s Monte Verde site may be far younger than 14,500 years old—rewriting the story of the first Americans

New research challenges the famous Monte Verde archaeological site in Chile, suggesting it may be thousands of years younger than previously believed and reshaping the debate over when humans first reached the Americas.
July 29, 2026 Penelope Singh
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"Fetch" Facts About Mean Girls

Who's still trying to make "fetch" happen?
December 30, 2023 Carl Wyndham
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Astronomical Facts About Tycho Brahe, The Scandalous Scientist

Portraits of bad-boy astronomer Tycho Brahe show off his custom gold now. But historians have also pointed out a scandalous detail.
December 30, 2023 Alicia B.

Archaeologists Find Ancient God In A Sewer

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.
April 3, 2025 Allison Robertson
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Wild Facts About Johnny Weissmuller, The Original Tarzan

Johnny Weissmuller was the Olympian-turned-actor most famous for originating the role of Tarzan on screen. And in classic Old Hollywood style, his real life was every bit as wild as the famous “Ape Man’s”.
December 30, 2023 Brendan Da Costa
Oil on canvas titled ‘Brits oorlogsschip vuurde een saluut’, by Willem van de Velde the Younger (1690)

A Danish warship sunk by Nelson's fleet 225 years ago was found in Copenhagen Harbor—now archaeologists are racing to save it

Marine archaeologists uncovered the wreck of the Danish warship Dannebroge in Copenhagen Harbour, revealing artifacts, human remains, and new evidence from the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen before construction alters the site.
July 27, 2026 Miles Rook

Excavators uncovered the 4,000-year-old tomb of Idi in Assiut, revealing clues about ancient women's status in elite Egyptian society.

Archaeologists uncovered the 4,000-year-old tomb of Idi beneath Assiut, revealing decorated coffins, religious titles, and surprising clues about elite women’s power in ancient Egypt.
July 28, 2026 Jack Hawkins

Archaeologists uncovered thousands of artifacts from Jerusalem’s drainage, from kitchenware to grape seeds, exposing Israeli life under Roman rule.

Thousands of artifacts recovered from Jerusalem’s ancient drainage channel, including lamps, glass vessels, eggshells, and grape seeds, reveal daily life before the Roman destruction of the city.
July 27, 2026 Jack Hawkins