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Archaeologists uncover unexpected remains of Civil War soldiers at historic landmarkSoldiers given dignified reburial after remains were found at Colonial WilliamsburgFour Confederate soldier skeletons from the 1862 Battle of Williamsburg were found at Colonial Williamsburg, according to local historians. (Getty Images; AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
A church once stood near the gunpowder magazine where the Confederate soldiers were found. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
The Battle of Williamsburg took place on May 5, 1862, and is considered an inconclusive battle. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
The skeletons, which shed light on Civil War history, were found during an excavation at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation via AP)

Mysterious ‘dumped’ bodies of woman and child found by archaeologists in picturesque townArchaeologists find Celtic-era grave with victims adorned in ancient jewelryArchaeologists in the German town of Vaihingen an der Enz, seen at left, recently uncovered ancient skeletons. (Getty Images; State Office for Monument Preservation in the Stuttgart Regional Council)
The female adult skeleton was found with beads dating back to the Celtic period of German history, which was roughly between 600 and 200 B.C. (State Office for Monument Preservation in the Stuttgart Regional Council)
Vaihingen an der Enz, located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, boasts a long history dating back 7,000 years. (Getty Images)
Archaeologists uncovered a cooking pit made of clay and stones that was used to cook meat. (Stephan Sure / Vaihingen an der Enz)

Flight passenger stands firm against entitled seat swapper’s demands: ‘I’m not moving’Reddit user refuses to give up a business-class window seat despite a couple's attempt to change spotsA Reddit user (not pictured) shared the story of refusing to give up a window seat despite a couple's attempt to sit together. (iStock)
A couple requested to swap seats with a passenger for a window seat. (iStock)
“I am one of these seat swappers any time I travel with family,” one user (not pictured) admitted in a viral Reddit thread. (iStock)
There may be some circumstances in which it would be a minor inconvenience to switch seats, one etiquette expert said about the dilemma. (iStock)

Archaeologist uncovers Viking secrets during epic three-year journey at seaGraduate student discovered likely Viking ports by sailing historical Arctic routesSwedish archaeologist Greer Jarrett embarked on a three-year, 3,100-mile expedition in a replica Viking boat to learn more about Nordic history. (Benjamin Vilella / Lund University)
Greer Jarrett's research on Viking trade routes uncovered four potential harbors, among other discoveries. (Catrin Jakobsson / Lund University)
Jarrett found that the primitive Viking boat was still stable without a deep keel. (Catrin Jakobsson / Lund University)
Jarrett stressed the importance of crew cooperation while operating the boat. (Lund University)

Norway joins the tourist tax club as destinations in Europe fight back against visitorsA new 3% tax on overnight stays will fund infrastructure in areas overwhelmed by tourismNorwegian officials have now passed a 3% tourist tax to help curb overtourism. The extra money will help fund infrastructure. (iStock)
Many tourists are drawn to Norway to witness the Northern Lights in person. (Reuters)
Norway joins European countries implementing a 3% tourist tax on overnight stays. (iStock)

Rare medieval Bible returns to Israel for public exhibit after centuries-long journeyDating back to 1312, the Bible showcases Jewish, Islamic and Christian artistic influencesThe National Library of Israel is currently displaying a unique medieval Bible. (Getty Images)
The Shem Tov Bible was sold at an auction last year for $6.9 million, according to reports. (Getty Images)
The artwork in the Bible was inspired by the Christian and Islamic artwork of its day. (Getty Images)
The manuscript allows scholars to study Jewish traditions “that have all but vanished from the historical record,” according to Israeli officials. (Getty Images)

Hotel toiletries targeted by Maine lawmakers in latest environmental pushMajor hotel chains Marriott and Hilton have begun transitioning to larger pump-topped alternativesNewly proposed Maine legislation would prohibit lodging establishments from providing small single-use plastic toiletry containers in hotels, motels and other resorts and inns. (iStock)
Major hotel chains Marriott and Hilton have already begun transitioning to larger pump-topped alternatives. (iStock)
If the bill is passed, the enforcement in Maine will begin on Jan. 1, 2030. (iStock)

Passengers share ‘weirdest’ things seen on planes, including unusual foods, bare feet and barnyard animalsFlight etiquette experts weigh in as travelers share bizarre behaviorsPeople have been sharing the “weirdest” behaviors they've observed on board planes among other flight passengers. (iStock)
On Reddit, people are complaining about other flight passengers who eat messy or unusual foods while on board. (iStock)
A Reddit thread reveals the weirdest airplane passenger behaviors has garnered thousands of reactions. (iStock)
“Passengers have a zone of personal space on the plane that roughly corresponds to the area of their seat,” said one travel expert. (Getty / iStock)

Archaeologists excavate ancient workshop with unfinished sculptures on Greek islandUnfinished Aphrodite sculptures in ancient Greek workshop are uncoveredArchaeologists recently excavated an ancient workshop on the Greek island of Paros. The investigation brought “new architectural remains” to light, plus various eating vessels and storage items. (Greece Ministry of Culture)
Archaeologists found ancient pottery fragments at the excavation site. (Greece Ministry of Culture)
Archaeologists also found eating vessels and remnants of walls at the ancient workshop. (Greece Ministry of Culture)
The recent finds are of “exceptional interest,” officials say. (Greece Ministry of Culture)

Woman rips into ‘stupid showers at hotels’ and those responsible for designing them'I don’t wash my hair every day, please give me a way to turn on the shower without having to get in'”Who designs the stupid showers at hotels?” the woman wrote in her post on social media — addressing her note to “male hotel room designers.” (Hauke-Christian Dittrich/picture alliance via Getty Images)
“He had never considered that not all people wash their hair every day,” wrote a woman in a viral social media post. (iStock)
Said one person, “Please make sure there are hooks in the bathroom.” (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
“Expensive hotel,” wrote one person, “doesn't mean great shower design.” (iStock)