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A major discovery in Denmark is changing what we thought we knew about VikingsA vast textile production site unearthed in Denmark is challenging the traditional image of Vikings as mere barbarians. Spanning over a mil...- The famous chalk giant fooled historians for centuries and the real answer changes everythingNew research has revealed the Cerne Abbas Giant, a massive hillside carving in England, dates to the early Middle Ages (700-1100 CE), not p...
- In 2014, a metal detectorist in Scotland found a hoard that looked like Viking treasure, until scientists scanned what was wrapped insideA metal detectorist's 2014 find in Scotland, the Galloway Hoard, initially thought to be Viking loot, revealed a more complex story. Scient...
- Six 19th-century coins found hidden under HMS Victory's masts, revealing a centuries-old maritime traditionWorkers found six 19th-century coins and tokens under the foremast of HMS Victory. This discovery revives the ancient naval tradition of ma...
- In 1960, Two Explorers Followed a Fisherman to a Quiet Patch of Grass in Newfoundland, A Few Low Mounds: That revealed the First Proven Viking Settlement in North AmericaIn 1960, the Ingstads, guided by local knowledge, discovered L'Anse aux Meadows, providing the first concrete proof of Norse exploration in...
- Why This Quiet Patch of Grass in Canada Is Rewriting the Columbus StoryA significant Norse settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland has been precisely dated to AD 1021. This discovery, confirmed by radi...
- Buried Beneath Sand for Centuries, Archaeologists Just Found a Perfectly Preserved 2,000-Year-Old Anchor in the North SeaA remarkably preserved 2,000-year-old Roman anchor was discovered in the North Sea during an offshore wind farm investigation. This rare fi...
- A Cosmic Storm Locked the Exact Year Vikings Reached North AmericaA powerful solar storm in 992-993 CE left a chemical trace in trees, allowing scientists to pinpoint the year Norse explorers were active i...
- The Weirdest Proof in Archaeology: A Solar Storm That Time-Stamped HistoryArchaeologists now have a powerful new tool for dating. A massive solar storm in 993 CE left a unique mark on tree rings worldwide. Scienti...
- Did our ancestors leave a puzzle for us? Scientists claim world’s oldest rune stone from Norway is part of a bigger, mysterious messageArchaeologists in Norway have discovered the world's oldest dated rune stone, part of a larger 2,000-year-old slab. The stone, deliberately...
- View: Poor little Gemini, it tries, tries, triesGoogle's AI image generation tool Gemini was pulled last week due to its ability to generate surreal images of Black vikings, Black and Eas...
- 'Vikings: Valhalla' to end with upcoming third season in 2024The historical drama series 'Vikings: Valhalla' will air its final season in 2024, according to Deadline. The show, created by Jeb Stuart, ...
- Simon Parker's solitary island life: Here's a glimpse into his daily lifeSimon Parker, a former aircraft engineer, has taken solitude to a new level by becoming the landlord of an isolated island off the Welsh co...
- The strings theory: Tree rings reveal how Antonio Stradivari created rare, namesake violinsA Stradivarius violin currently on the auction block is predicted to fetch up to $20 mn.
- Bob Odenkirk's memoir, 'Finding Me' by Viola Davis & other non-fiction books you need to read this seasonHere's the spring preview of non-fiction books from current events to history.
- Analysis: To the brink and back on GameStop - Wall Street vs RedditThe experience of this manager and a handful of others interviewed by Reuters over the last days, who all requested anonymity for fear of p...
- Kick off 2020 in vogue: Japan's floating hotels, Seychelles's private submarine refine luxe cruisingRoyal Caribbean is opening the second phase of its $250 million Perfect Day at CocoCay island in January.
- 45 Indian entrepreneurs in Forbes list of achievers under the age of 30In the consumer tech segment is 22-year-old Ritesh Agarwal, the founder and CEO of OYO Rooms, billed to be the Airbnb of India.
- US fund managers offer cheaper way to beat hedge fund biggiesUS mutual funds that can hedge their holdings by selling short are luring investors by protecting them in volatile markets and allowing dai...
- Hollywood director blends sci-fi with mythologyHollywood director Howard McCain has mixed science-fiction with mythology to give his movie "Outlander", which is about an alien monster in...
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