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A New Female Pharaoh for Ancient Egypt?
Queen Arsinoë II ruled Egypt as a female pharaoh long before her more famous descendant, Cleopatra VII, according to a new study.
Mini Big Bangs Suggest the Universe Began as a Liquid
The universe started out as a hot, soupy liquid, according to simulations of its earliest moments conducted with the help of the world’s largest particle accelerator.
Did the Maya Build Chirping Pyramids?
New research suggests that Mesoamerican pyramids like the Maya temple Kukulkan were designed to produce sophisticated acoustic effects, including the chirp of a sacred bird.
Gladiator House Crumbles, Hinting at Pompeii’s Uncertain Future
On November 6, 2010, Pompeii’s House of the Gladiators collapsed, highlighting the many challenges of preservation.
Cannibal Clues Worsen Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Bad Rap
Tyrannosaurus rex may have had a taste for its own kind, according to a new study.
Did a Hippo Kill King Tut?
A new hypothesis that King Tut was killed by a hippopotamus is the latest attempt to solve one of ancient history’s most perplexing riddles.
World War II Bombs Force Evacuations in France
World War II’s remnants still pose a threat to cities like Rennes, France, where 10,000 people were evacuated on October 24 after the discovery of a live bomb.
Did Lead Makeup Poison Samurai Kids & Topple Japan’s Shogunate?
A recent study of samurai families’ remains suggests that lead-based makeup may have contributed to the decline of Japan’s Edo period.
Heat Waves Throughout History
With more sweltering days on the horizon, it’s worth taking a look at some of history’s worst heat waves to see what happens when things really heat up.
They’re Back: A Bed Bug History
Many American cities are plagued by the worldwide resurgence of bed bugs, pesky critters with a history that dates back to ancient times.
Civil War Artifacts Unearthed from Former Confederate Prison
In what archaeologists are calling the most important Civil War find in decades, rare artifacts have emerged from a former Confederate prison site in Georgia.
Study Suggests Adolf Hitler Had Jewish and African Ancestors
Adolf Hitler may have had Jewish and African ancestors, according to a recent DNA study by Belgian researchers.
Mexico City Subway Dig Yields Aztec Remains and Artifacts
Excavations for a new Mexico City subway line have unearthed a number of important finds, including the remains of 50 Aztec children.
