Owen Jarus

Owen is a former writer for Space.com covering Earth, Earth History, and Historical Artifacts. He's currently a regular contributor to Live Science who writes in the areas of archaeology and humans' past. He has also written for The Independent (UK), The Canadian Press (CP) and The Associated Press (AP), among other publicatations. Owen has a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Toronto and a journalism degree from Ryerson University. 

Latest articles by Owen Jarus

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World's first computer, the Antikythera Mechanism, 'started up' in 178 B.C., scientists claim

By Owen Jarus published

The mysterious Antikythera mechanism, thought by some to be the world's first computer, was first "started up" on Dec. 22, 178 B.C., archaeologists have now found.

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Stonehenge as viewed from the northeast.

Stonehenge may have been used as a solar calendar

By Owen Jarus published

Stonehenge may have been used as a solar calendar, with each of the stones representing a day and sections of the circle of stones possibly corresponding to weeks.

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Asteroid striking Earth

Cosmic Airburst May Have Wiped Out Part of the Middle East 3,700 Years Ago

By Owen Jarus published

In an instant, the airburst devastated an area north of the Dead Sea.

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When water levels in the pond are low, the Tetzacualco can be seen.

1,000-Year-Old Stone Structure in Mexico May Depict Creation of Earth

By Owen Jarus published

The underwater stone structure may represent a fish monster that legend says created the Earth.

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Mysterious Elk-Shaped Structure Discovered in Russia

By Owen Jarus published

The huge geoglyph may predate Peru's famous Nazca Lines.

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18th-Century Bone Telescopes Discovered in Amsterdam

By Owen Jarus published

Two of the telescopes were found in the 18th-century equivalent of toilets.

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