These intricately carved gaming pieces lay trapped under debris for centuries — and they're in astonishingly good condition.Victor Brigola/University of TübingenThe collection of medieval game pieces unearthed in Germany.
At the site of a forgotten castle complex at Burgstein in southern Germany, archaeologists recently discovered several sets of rare medieval gaming pieces. Among the collection were a six-sided die, gaming tokens, and an incredibly well-preserved chess piece. According to researchers, the pieces even shine when held at different angles, showing just how remarkable their condition is even after spending centuries hidden away. Read More...
The mask dates back to the Yayoi period between 300 B.C.E. and 300 C.E., a turbulent time when Japanese society transitioned from hunting and gathering to agriculture.Osaka Center for Cultural HeritageThe mask is so heavy that it’s possible it was only displayed during ceremonies rather than actually being worn.
During preparatory excavations for the extension of the Osaka Monorail in Japan, archaeologists came across a number of stunningly well-preserved wooden objects. Read More...
Gary Ridgway: The Most Prolific American Serial Killer Photo by Josh Trujillo-Pool/Getty ImagesRidgway prepares to leave the courtroom where he was sentenced on Dec. 18, 2003 in Seattle, Washington.
Gary Ridgway, known as the “Green River Killer” after the river where he dumped his victims’ bodies, is one of the deadliest American serial killers of all time.
Between 1982 and 1988, Ridgway murdered a staggering 71 women. While he was only convicted of 49 of those killings, he freely admits that the number could have been closer to 90. Read More...
