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Treasure trove recovered from ancient shipwrecks 5,000 feet underwater
CBS News· 1 day agoNearly 1,000 pieces of treasure — including copper coins and ornate pottery from the Ming Dynasty —...
Pompeii excavation unveils rare 'blue room' believed to be an ancient shrine
ABC News via Yahoo News· 3 days agoIt has been thousands of years since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius left the Roman city of Pompeii...
DNA reveals new information about children sacrificed by ancient Mayans
Anchorage Daily News· 1 day agoThe ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, long known as a site of human sacrifice, has fascinated...
Ancient Genomes Reveal Which Children the Maya Selected for Sacrifice
New York Times· 3 days agoIn the spring of 1967, workers building a small airport behind Chichén Itzá, the ancient Maya city...
Ancient Chinese Shipwrecks Reveal Priceless Treasures Dating Back to the Ming Dynasty
Men's Journal· 1 day agoThe Ming Dynasty marked a pivotal period in Chinese history. More than 400 years after the end of...
Ancient DNA from Maya ruins tells story of ritual human sacrifices
Nature· 4 days agoChildren sacrificed at Chichén Itzá have genetic links to people living near the ancient Maya city...
NASA rover drives through ancient Mars river, snaps stunning view
Mashable· 13 hours agoNow, a NASA robot has rumbled through this ghost of Mars' water-rich past. In early June, the space...
Incredible ancient city off the tourist trail surrounded by beautiful sites
Daily Express· 17 hours agoThe most famous festival is the Cao Bang Flower Festival, which takes place in April and celebrates...
The Best French Toast Tips From Celebrity Chefs
Mashed via Yahoo News· 9 hours agoDespite the name, the truth of French toast is that it likely dates back to ancient Rome. And, in fact, in France, it used to be known as pain à la...
The secrets of Maya child sacrifice at Chichén Itzá uncovered using ancient DNA
The Raw Story· 2 days agoAfter analyzing the remains of 64 ancient sacrificed individuals, most of whom were children,...