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Was Alexander the Great eaten by sharks? Inside the wild theories for what happened to the iconic ruler's body.
The remains of Alexander the Great may lie under the streets of Alexandria, they may have been "eaten by a shark," or they may be somewhere else entirely. But one thing is certain: Archaeologists don't agree.
How did Alexander the Great die?
Alexander the Great died at age 32, but his cause of death is unclear. What killed him has been a long-standing source of debate.
Medieval 'vampire' burial in Croatia contains decapitated and twisted remains
The "vampire" find illustrates a popular fear that the "undead" could rise from their graves.
Alexander the Great quiz: How well do you know the famous king and conqueror from the ancient world?
How much do you know about Alexander the Great?
1,600-year-old Roman padlock with spring mechanism discovered in Germany — and it's tiny
A miniature gold lock dated to the third to fourth centuries was found by a metal detectorist in Germany.
1,900-year-old papyrus 'best-documented Roman court case from Judaea apart from the trial of Jesus'
A newly translated papyrus found in Israel provides information about criminal cases and slave ownership in the Roman Empire.
Over 400 gold and silver Roman-era coins unearthed in the Netherlands depict rulers from Rome, Britain and Africa
A hoard of over 400 coins dated to the first century is a rare mix of Roman and British money.
1,200-year-old remains of dismembered pregnant woman in Ecuador hint at 'enigmatic' sacrifice to thwart El Niño
The unusual burial of a woman and fetus in prehistoric Ecuador may reflect the community's fear of her power.
