A Tödlein-Schrein (Shrine of Little Death) made by Paul Reichel in 1583. It contains an accurately worked skeleton executed after the depictions in Andreas Vesalius’ influential work of anatomy De humani corporis fabrica.

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A human skeleton stands in a round-arched niche in an ebony shrine; Like the niche, it is cut from Kehlheimerstein, a limestone rich in fossils, which …

The first modern flushable toilet was invented in 1596 by Sir John Harrington. He installed one for his godmother, Queen Elizabeth I

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The first modern flushable toilet was invented in 1596 by Sir John Harrington. He installed one for his godmother, Queen Elizabeth I.  His invention included …

The team speculates that after the person’s tongue was removed during embalming it was replaced with the object so the deceased could speak to Osiris in the afterlife.

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The Egyptian antiquities ministry announced the discovery of a 2,000-year-old mummy adorned with a golden tongue at the archaeological site of Taposiris Magna. Archaeologists speculate …

Oldest reference to Norse god Odin found in Danish treasure

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Runologists from the National Museum in Copenhagen have deciphered a god disc found in western Denmark which is inscribed with the oldest known reference to …

Is there a scientific explanation behind the 1978 USS Stein monster incident?

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The USS Stein monster incident occurred in November 1978, when an unidentified creature emerged from the sea and damaged the ship. The USS Stein monster incident, …

Excavations Launched at the Tomb of Duke Jing of Qi and his 600 Sacrificial Horses

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In 1964, a surprising discovery was made in China – a tomb containing the remains of hundreds of horses, arranged neatly in rows. Such a …

Celtic woman found buried inside a tree ‘wearing fancy clothes and jewellery’ after 2,200 years

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Archaeologists believe she did minimal physical labor throughout her lifetime and ate a rich diet. Agroup of Iron Age Celts buried a lady around 2,200 …

Carpenter’s 800-year-old X-rated carving found in church ceiling

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A carpenter who hid a rude carving in a church roof has been caught out 800 years later. The work had been hidden from the …

Researchers uncover ‘lost’ Terracotta warriors in secret tomb

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Archaeologists have made an astounding discovered around the secret tomb of China’s first emperor built more than 2000 years ago. Researchers have unearthed more than …

‘Miracle’: Archaeologists discover 1500m tunnel that may lead to Cleopatra’s tomb

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A mysterious tunnel discovered beneath an Egyptian temple may lead to the long-lost tomb of Cleopatra. The 1500m passage – which is around 1.8m high …

The “Rope-Bound Mummy” Is Finally Freed From the Rope After 1200 Years

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Archaeologists have unearthed a mummy dating back around 1,000 years at the site of Cajamarquilla in Peru. The researchers discovered the mummy lying in a …

Paracas Skulls Are Not Human, According to DNA Tests

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Who were these enigmatic beings? Did they develop independently on Earth? What led them to be so unlike to ordinary people? Paracas is a desert …

These Mysterious Artifacts Prove That Mexico Has Been Visited By An Ancient Alien Race

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I recently wrote about the materials required to make Tutankhamun’s knife (extraterrestrial material). Is it feasible that our ancestors made direct contact with extraterrestrials? Artefacts …

Ancient Giant Hands Dating Back 3,600 Years Found in Egypt

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A curious artifact was unearthed in the foundation of the Egyptian royal Hyksos complex. We owe a debt of gratitude to Manfred Bietak, who coordinated …

THE DISCOVERY OF KING TUT’S TOMB

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The botched recovery and vandalism of Tutankhamun’s mummy (including its erection!) — and a connection to Downton Abbey. Everyone ogles over the treasures of King …

Could This Odd Greek Laptop Be the Last Word on Time Travel?

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According to the headline, a modern-looking laptop has been found in an ancient Greek sculpture of a teenage girl. Could everything just be a coincidence, …

Princess Altai’s 2,500-year-old mummy has a mysterious tattoo: Brave, good at fighting, but has a sad ending

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The Siberian Ice Fairy, also known as the “Princess of Ukok” and “Princess Altai” of Ochi-Bala, are the names given to a 2,500-year-old female mummy …

Evidence Oldest Bone Spear Point In The Americas Is 13,900 Years Old

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A team of researchers led by a Texas A&M University professor has identified the Manis bone projectile point as the oldest weapon made of bone …

The mummy of an ancient Nazca woman.

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The Nazca civilisation existed in Peru, pre-Inca, 2000 years ago between 100BC to 800AD. They lived in the harsh desert environment of the Nazca valley, …

A perfectly preserved 10,500-year-old basket found in Muraba’at Cave is now the world’s oldest woven basket.

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Oldest woven basket in the world found in Israel, dates back 10,000 years The basket was found empty and closed with a lid. Only a …

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