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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Archaeologists have discovered a collection of 500-year-old graves buried underneath the ruins of a 12th-century Benedictine monastery in Germany. Knewz.com has learned that recent excavations have unearthed “densely packed” burials of at least 15 people under the monastery ruins. Although archaeologists have been carrying out annual excavation projects at the monastery since 2017, they had […]

Archaeologists Discover 500-Year-Old Graves Beneath Monastery Ruins in Germany

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Archaeologists conducting excavations at the site of a church have unearthed a marble shrine containing a relic that they believe may be tied to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments.

The shrine contained a 1,500-year-old ivory box adorned with Christian motifs, according to an Innsbruck University press release.

The item was discovered by archaeologists from Innsbruck University in southern Austria under an altar inside a chapel at the summit of Burgbichl, a small hill, in the municipality of Irschen.  

Since 2016, archaeologists from the University of Innsbruck have been carrying out excavations in Irschen, which is a part of the Carinthian Drava Valley.

‘City of the Dead’ archeologists have...

Archaeologists discover ancient relic believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments

In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have identified a stone wall in an Italian forest, revealing a historical site where the legendary gladiator Spartacus clashed with the Roman army. This significant find was initially brought to attention by local environmentalists who stumbled upon the wall and promptly alerted the experts. Advanced...

Archaeologists Uncover Battle Site of Spartacus's Clash with Roman Army in Italian Forest

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Paisley Marten

This post contains AI-generated content or images. Throughout human history, every culture has spun and shared its own religious history. These include tales of giants, demigods, and other extraordinary beings. One of the most interesting yet controversial stories comes from the ancient texts of the Hebrew Bible, concerning the Nephilims - a culture or race of giants that are supposedly the children of an angelic male and human female.

Did Angel-Human Hybrids Breed a Race Known as Nephilim?

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King Arthur’s magical sword in the stone may be the stuff of legend (and many a film and TV adaptation), but France has had its own real-life Excalibur for centuries.The Durandal sword has earned its own mythological credentials having been embedded high up in a rock in the south-central village of Rocamadour for some 1,300 years.And yet, on Saturday, 22 June, the sword suddenly vanished from its rocky bed, and no one can work out how the thief took it.Durandal was the legendary sword of Roland, a renowned warrior and the protagonist of the 11th century epic poem La Chanson...

‘Excalibur’ sword suddenly vanishes after 1,300 years wedged in stone

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You probably don't want to try this at home

The world's most patient Dark Souls 2 player has managed to complete the entire action RPG without walking anywhere, and it's just as tedious as you'd imagine

Explore the weathered structures and remnants of a bygone era. Old West homesteads stand today, showcasing settlers' resilient spirit and the challenges they overcame. These historical sites reveal frontier architecture like log cabins and sod houses. Factors like economic struggles and environmental hardships led to abandonment. Preservation efforts aim to maintain authenticity and cultural significance. Ghost towns offer unique tourist attractions, drawing visitors seeking history frozen in time. These homesteads shape perceptions of the past and contribute to local economic development. Discover more about their enduring legacy and the efforts to honor their history.

What Remains of Old West Homesteads Today?

War History Online

Throughout history, wars have been waged for many different reasons, with people from diverse backgrounds battling for their own causes. Some warriors stood out for their ferocity, striking fear in the hearts of their enemies and gaining a clear advantage. Here is a list of the most formidable warriors, fighters, and tribes in history. For a time, the Visigoths were a Germanic people aligned with the Roman Army. The ancient empire was left in shambles after Emperor Theodosius I's death in 395 AD, causing his Army to disintegrate not long after. Alaric I was the most fearsome of the Visigoths,...

Meet the Top 6 Most Feared Warriors to Ever Walk the Battlefield

Located at Fuente Nueva-3, this Early Pleistocene archaeological site hosts some of the oldest traces of human habitation in Western Europe. Researchers at the University of Malaga have revealed, in an unprecedented manner, that the Early Pleistocene archaeological site of Orce, often referred to as the ‘elephant graveyard’ due to the abundance of remains from the extinct elephant species Mammuthus meridionalis, actually concealed a natural trap in the form of quicksand.

1.4 Million-Year-Old Human Activity Unearthed at Orce’s Quicksand Trap

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How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

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The leader of a doomsday cult in Kenya went on trial on Monday on charges of terrorism over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers in a macabre case that shocked the world.Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Nthenge Mackenzie appeared in a packed courtroom in the Indian Ocean port city of Mombasa along with 94 co-defendants.Principle magistrate Leah Juma ordered the removal of journalists from the court shortly after the start of the hearing to enable a protected witness to take the stand on camera.Mackenzie, who was arrested in April last year, is alleged to have incited his acolytes to...

Doomsday cult leader goes on trial after over 400 followers die

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A historic shipwreck in Florida was identified as a sunken British warship earlier this year in a remarkable discovery. Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida has long been a popular spot for tourists, outdoorsman and history buffs. Home to Fort Jefferson, one of the largest and best preserved 19th century forts remaining, thousands of people visit the area annually.

Pic: 300-year-old warship discovered off coast of southern state

Cut marks found on giant armadillo fossils suggest the presence of early humans in what’s now Argentina more than 20,000 years ago — far earlier than once thought.

Giant armadillo fossil reveals humans were in South America a surprisingly long time ago

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Archaeologists recently uncovered ancient secrets in Wyoming after discovering some of the oldest Paleoindian artifacts in North America. According to Cowboy State Daily, an archaeology team at the Powars II dig site, which is located near Sunrise, Wyoming, discovered artifacts that archaeologists claim are 14,000 years old. The outlet reported that the artifacts predate the Clovis man, which is believed to be one of the oldest prehistoric American cultures.

Ancient secrets discovered below western state

The complex was made famous in Roberto Saviano’s book, film and television series, which detailed the exploits of the Camorra, a powerful Neapolitan mafia-like group.

Two killed as walkway collapses at Italy’s notorious ‘Gomorrah’ slum

During Anime Expo 2024, Bandai Namco shocked fans by announcing a brand new 3D fighting game, Bleach Rebirth of Souls. Much like Bandai Namco’s other hotly-anticipated anime fighter, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, it's been well over a decade since we’ve last seen a Bleach game, and expectations for it are understandably at an all-time high.

EXCLUSIVE: Bleach Rebirth of Souls Producer on Why It Will Be More Than Another Run-of-the-Mill Anime Fighter

From booby traps to venomous snakes, what American troops experienced in the Vietnam jungle could make even the toughest soldier squeamish.

American Troops Had to Deal With These 6 Nightmares of Nature in the Jungles of Vietnam

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 A Spanish tourist was trampled to death by a herd of elephants in a national park in South Africa after he stepped out of the vehicle to take photos of the animals.The 43-year-old tourist, who was not named by officials, was visiting the Pilanesberg National Park on Sunday with three others when the incident took place, the local police said.Law enforcement authorities said that the tourists spotted a herd of elephants, including some calves during the safari. He stepped out of the vehicle to take pictures of the elephant herd.Pieter Nel, a spokesman for the local tourism board, told...

Spanish tourist who got out of car to take photos trampled to death by elephants

Call of Duty has been establishing an integrated narrative since the release of Modern Warfare 2019, and the one thing that annoys me so much is the super thick plot armors around the characters. Many previously “dead” operators have found their way to the land of the living in the past couple of years, but their unexpected returns were grounded on weak logic. That said, the release of MW3 Season 5 Story trailer features the return of one dammed and dead villain operator that I’m pretty sure was shot in the head point blank.

Another Dead Operator Has Been Dragged Back From The Afterlife in MW3 Season 5 Story

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Shadow Militiaman Set

The Shadow Militiaman Set is a complete set of DLC Armor added to Elden Ring by the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. The Shadow Militiaman Set...

Shadow Militiaman Set

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