An album of firsts and lasts for Metallica hit the street on March 3, 1986. Master of Puppets was the band’s first record for a major label; their first to make the American Top 30; their last ...

Archaeologists have discovered rare, 2,400-year-old puppets in El Salvador that may have been used in public rituals to perform well-known events that were "mythical or real." The finding suggests ...

This was a kiln-er find. Puppets with remarkable facial features believed to date back some 2,400 years have been discovered at the top of an ancient pyramid in the jungle of El Salvador.

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A collection of 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets found atop a Salvadorian pyramid are forcing archaeologists to rethink the country’s historical connection with its Central American neighbors.

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The figurines, dating back to 400 B.C.E., feature moveable parts and unique facial expressions, possibly pointing to their use as puppets in ritual performances. Their similarities to other artifacts ...

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Today (March 3 2025) marks the 39th anniversary since the release of Metallica’s Master of Puppets. The album is considered one of the greatest metal albums of all time, with inclusions in many Best ...

Languages: English. Archaeologists have discovered five "puppets"—believed to have been used to perform rituals—atop a pre-Columbian Central American pyramid structure. The ceramic figurines ...