Ancient MMA fighter recruited soldiers for Roman army new inscription shows

A newly translated 1,800 year-old inscription tells of a pankration (a mixed martial art) champion who recruited soldiers for the Roman army. He was so successful that he was deified after his death.

http://www.livescience.com/19354-martial-artist-recruited-ancient-roman-army.html

18th-Century Bone Telescopes Discovered in Amsterdam

Five telescopes made out of cow bone have been discovered in Amsterdam. They date to the 18th century, the time of the enlightenment.

 http://www.livescience.com/19269-18th-century-bone-telescopes-discovered.html

New obsidian research provides clues to Göbekli Tepe

Results suggest site was a place of pilgrimage 11,000 years ago.

http://www.livescience.com/19085-world-oldest-temple-tools-pilgrimage.html