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Tourists ‘Cursed’ by Stealing Artifacts from Pompeii 

Pompeii’s historical ancient city has attracted countless tourists over the years. Visiting the Italian site is the experience of a lifetime for many visitors, and some have taken home souvenirs from the site to remember their trip. However, there are hundreds of tales of “bad luck” ensuing, causing many to believe that anyone who steals ...

Tatiana Denning

'The Last Day of Pompeii.'

Artifacts Around Stonehenge Shed Light on Its Builders

Archaeologists from the University of York have now revealed new insights into food choices and the eating habits at the late Neolithic monument at Durrington Walls otherwise known as Stonehenge. It is also believed to be the residence of the Stonehenge builders during 2500 B.C. Working with researchers from the University of Sheffield, the team ...

Troy Oakes

Stonehenge at dusk.

Is This Nearly Pure Aluminum Artifact 300 Million Years Old?

While lighting a fire, a resident of Vladivostok found a rail-shaped piece of metal, which was later shown to be an aluminum artifact, that was pressed into a piece of coal. The resident took it to scientists of the Primorye region, which after being studied by leading experts was found to be 300 million years old. The scientists said that ...

Troy Oakes

A pile of scrap aluminum waiting to be recycled.

Eternal Nile Found to Be More Ancient Than Previously Thought

Ancient Egyptians considered the Nile River to be the source of all life. The steady northward path of the river has nourished the fertile valleys of northeast Africa for millions of years and in doing so, shaped the course of human civilization. The Nile’s unchanging path, however, has been a geologic mystery because long-lived rivers ...

Troy Oakes

The Nile River in Cairo, Egypt.

New Viking Discoveries Amaze Archaeologists

The history of Vikings has always been a topic of curiosity for the Western world. Over the past several months, archaeologists have discovered new remnants of Viking culture that provide a better understanding of this fascinating civilization. The longship Archaeologists recently unearthed a very rare Viking longship in Ostfold County of Southeastern Norway. The vessel ...

Nspirement Staff

A viking longship.

Massive Chinese Excavation Reveals Vast Treasure

A massive Chinese excavation under the Minjiang River close to Chengdu, Sichuan Province, has led to the discovery of a vast treasure. About 30,000 artifacts and relics have been found that are at least 300 years old. The archaeological survey and the process of unearthing the items began in January 2017. It is believed that ...

Armin Auctor