See how 70 Roman Emperors died, in one chart | TheBlaze.com

See how 70 Roman Emperors died, in one chart | TheBlaze.com

“Not gonna lie, natural causes was actually much higher than I expected,” one Reddit user remarked.



As other users were quick to point out, “natural causes” does not mean the emperor died a peaceful death, as many Roman rulers succumbed to plague and other debilitating diseases.

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Skeleton of Possible 'Witch Girl' Found

Skeleton of Possible 'Witch Girl' Found



An archaeological dig in northern Italy has unearthed the remains of a 13-year-old-girl buried facedown -- evidence, archaeologists say, that despite her young age, she was rejected by her community and seen as a danger even when dead.

Buried Treasures Pulled from 'Titanic of Ancient World'

Buried Treasures Pulled from 'Titanic of Ancient World'



Ancient tableware, lead anchors and a giant bronze spear have been recovered during an expedition to the 2,000-year-old Antikythera shipwreck in Greece.



The treasure-filled sunken ship was first discovered more than a century ago. Now, undersea excavators who are revisiting the wreck say it actually covers a much bigger area than expected.