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History’s Most Famous Literary Hoaxes
Thirty years after the Hitler Diaries were exposed as a fraud, here’s a look back at some of history’s other famous fictions.
Julius Caesar’s Stabbing Site Identified
Researchers think they’ve unearthed the very spot where conspiring senators assassinated Julius Caesar 2,056 years ago.
Giant Roman Mosaic Unearthed in Turkey
Archaeologists excavating a remote corner of the Roman empire have uncovered a massive and pristine mosaic.
Entire Army Sacrificed in Denmark Returns to the Surface
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of more than 200 warriors who were thrown into a Danish lake some 2,000 years ago.
Sunken Cities
As news breaks that Venice is (still) sinking, explore other cities that have slipped beneath the waves.
Julius Caesar’s Final Moments: Video
What did the Roman ruler experience after a mob of conspiring senators stabbed him 23 times?
All About Leap Day
Find out more about the intriguing history of leap year, as well as some fun facts and famous people with leap day birthdays.
European Unions Throughout History
As a financial crisis destabilizes the European Union, explore past attempts to unify the continent.
Unraveling the Dead Sea Scrolls: Six Fascinating Facts
As some of the Dead Sea Scrolls go online thanks to Google and the Israel Museum, find out more about these ancient religious documents’ significance.
Evidence of Major Ancient Roman Shipyard Found
Located at Portus, which served as imperial Rome’s trading hub, a newly discovered building could have been used for assembling and repairing ships.
Headless Hercules Unearthed in Israel
A rare second-century statue of the Greco-Roman hero Hercules was discovered in northern Israel, officials reported yesterday.
Corrupt Roman Gladiators Busted by Cops
Undercover police clad in gladiator garb cracked down Wednesday on mock warriors who pose for tourist photos and have been accused of fraud.
Is Rome’s Pantheon a Giant Sundial?
The Pantheon’s roof opening may have shed light on the building’s entryway on important days of the year, a new study suggests.
