I visited Ireland’s ‘ancient capital’ an hour from London – with seafront pubs and Viking experiences
I FEEL about six years old, hands and knees covered in thick mud, as I emerge from a tunnel only big enough to crawl through, first used by Christian settlers more than 1,200 years ago to escape ...
10 Shows To Watch if You Love 'House of the Dragon'
As fans wait for House of the Dragon Season 3, shows like Vikings and His Dark Materials offer political stories, epic ...
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Why Norwegian Forest Cats Were the Vikings’ Favorite Breed
For centuries, the imposing and majestic Norwegian Forest Cat has ruled as one of Scandinavia’s most iconic animals. With ...
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Vergina: The Day Proof of Macedonia’s Greek Origin Was Uncovered
In Vergina, a small town in northern Greece, Greek archaeologist Manolis Andronikos found proof of Macedonia's Greek roots.
5,500-Year-Old Seals Offer New Clues About the Birth of Writing
Italian researchers suggest that symbols from the oldest writing system in the world may have come directly from cylinder ...
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Ancient DNA Challenges Stories Told About Pompeii Victims
The results, published Nov. 7 in Current Biology, reveal that some of the stories told for decades about the individuals’ ...
DNA evidence rewrites histories for people buried in volcanic eruption in ancient Pompeii
In 79 CE, the active volcanic system in southern Italy known as Somma-Vesuvius erupted, burying the small Roman town of ...
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Unraveling the ancient past, one tablet at a time
In the half-dark of a third-floor office, Danielle Levy lifted a clay tablet out of its box. Carefully examining it with ...
New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii
When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved for ...
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This Stunning New Atlas Explores Humanity’s Ancient Relationship With Space and the Universe
Written by the former chief historian of NASA, the book examines the evolution of our cosmic understanding—from early civilizations to the present day ...
Excavators Surprised by Ancient Viking Burial Ground’s Mysterious Carved Rocks
It was supposed to be a routine Stone Age settlement excavation to clear a path for a new roundabout and water pipes near ...
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Houston Texans trade RB Cam Akers to Minnesota Vikings
Running back Cam Akers is returning to Minnesota. The Houston Texans have agreed to trade Akers to the Vikings, the Vikings announced Tuesday night. Minnesota will also get a conditional 2026 ...