In the late 18th century, the remains of eight human skeletons were found with stones placed in their mouths – something researchers believed locals had done to prevent the dead from returning to walk the Earth as zombies.

Deep in the arid landscapes of northwestern Iran, near the village of Hamzelou, lies the Chehrabad Salt Mine. While this site has long been known for its rich deposits of rock salt, gypsum, and clay dating back to the Miocene era (between 5 and 23 million years ago), it has gained international attention since 1993 for an entirely different reason: the discovery of mummified remains entwined with salt crystals. These ancient “salt men” have captivated scientists and historians alike, leading to the site’s protection under Iran’s Heritage Law since 2009.

Archaeologists say the skeletons are in a “medium state of preservation.” In the spring of 2019, researchers from France’s National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research …

A mummified creature is believed to have been captured from the sea between 1736 and 1741. Scientists will now study its origin.

An ancient dog that lived 18,000 years ago has been discovered in Russia's Far East. It was found last year in a frozen mudhole near the Siberian town of Yakutsk and has been affectionately named "Dogor".

Meet “Stuckie,” the mummified dog who has been trapped in a tree for over 50 years

These magnificently sculpted tombs represent Spain’s legendary version of “Romeo and Juliet.”

Scientists were stunned by the discovery of remains resembling a “two-headed monster,” challenging conventional understanding of ancient biology. The specimen, found at a remote excavation site, appeared to display combined traits, sparking speculation about its origin and significance.

This is the Mutter (MM) Museum of Medical Mutations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA), which stores “medical mutations” or strange human diseases, according to a recent update by the news site Allthatsinteresting.com (ATIC).

When archaeologists explored public toilets in ancient Rome, they found that they resembled a modern smoking room. People in need not only went to the toilet to do their business, but also as a place to discuss recent news. The toilet is designed as a long stone bench with many holes at the top and in the front facade. There are no divisions between the places as in modern times, but in order to communicate with each other, here the Romans could freely talk about life right in the toilet. The ancient Romans used sponges tied to the end of a stick and after using them they would dip the sponge into a bucket full of water so that the next person could… reuse it. With this way of defecating, a Roman toilet was not considered a boring, even very bustling place. The walls surrounding the toilet area are also decorated with beautiful statues. However, to go to the toilet in places like this, people have to pay a fee, so poor people almost never go to these toilets. Some toilets even have a special heating system. In the 4th century, during the reign of Diocletian, there were 144 public toilets in Rome. However, the accumulation of large amounts of methane gas makes the toilets dangerous, as they often explode. When going to the toilet, Romans often pray under the statue of Fortuna in the hope that a miracle will help them survive entering the toilet. You may not believe it, but this sensitive topic has caused many scientists to put a lot of effort into research.