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Ancient people in Taiwan yanked healthy teeth from their mouths for 'aesthetic expression' and 'tests of courage,' study finds
For thousands of years, people in Taiwan pulled out healthy teeth. Now we know why they underwent this painful procedure.
'Richly decorated weapon' from Edo Japan unearthed in World War II rubble in Germany
The 17th-century sword was found in a cellar that was destroyed during World War II, but it's unknown how it ended up there.
Bison Licking Insect Bite: A 14,000-year-old lifelike figure carved from a weapon
The small carving was made 14,000 years ago by a group of hunters.
Humans were living near West Papua at least 55,000 years ago, study finds
New evidence from West Papua offers fresh clues about how and when humans first moved into the Pacific
Why are so many Roman statues headless?
There are many reasons an ancient statue might accidentally lose its head — and some for its head to be severed on purpose.
Viking Age stone figurine unearthed in Iceland — but no one can agree on which animal it is
The small, four-legged figurine is carved out of stone, but it's unclear which animal it depicts.
Remains of 14th-century gauntlet discovered in Oslo's medieval harbor
Archaeologists excavating Oslo's medieval harbor have unearthed the remnants of a 14th-century gauntlet.
Boy finds Roman-era gold military bracelet while walking dog in UK
The newfound bracelet was likely awarded for a feat of valor carried out during Rome's conquest of Britain.
