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New Homo Erectus Fossils Reveal Ancient Migration Across Drowned Sundaland
Two Homo erectus skull fragments recovered from the seafloor near Java have rewritten the species' migration story. Once thought isolated to Java, H. erectus likely roamed the now-submerged plains of Sundaland 140,000 years ago. These ancient humans hunted turtles and large mammals and may have adopted modern hunting techniques, possibly through cu...
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Discovers a Large Number of Unique Rock Samples on Jezero Crater’s Rim
NASA's Perseverance rover is exploring the Martian rim of Jezero Crater, a crater filled with rocky outcrops. The mission has cored five rocks, performed up-close analysis of seven rocks, and analysed another 83 from afar using a laser. The diversity of rocks found has exceeded expectations, with tons of fragmented once-molten rocks and formerly un...
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Archaeologists May Have Found 2,100-Year-Old Roman Canal Built by Gaius Marius in Southern France
Archaeologists in France may have located a lost Roman canal built during the Cimbrian Wars. The Marius Canal, ordered by Gaius Marius, was a crucial supply route for Roman troops fighting the Cimbri and Teutones between 104 and 102 B.C. Researchers have identified structures in the Rhône River delta matching Roman engineering standards, including...
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Volcanic Eruption In 79 AD Turned Man's Brain Into Glass. How It Happened
It was a surprising discovery when scientists examining the remains of a man who died in bed in the ancient city of Herculaneum after Italy's Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD found dark fragments resembling obsidian inside his skull.
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AI Breakthrough Decodes Ancient Manuscripts: Roman Scrolls & Cuneiform Texts Revealed
AI-driven technologies are revolutionising the study of ancient manuscripts, uncovering texts that have remained hidden for centuries. Breakthroughs, such as decoding Greek text from Herculaneum scrolls and translating Joseon dynasty records, highlight the power of AI in historical research. AI tools like neural networks and transformer models are ...
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Ancient Human Remains Reveal Brutal 4,000-Year-Old Massacre in Somerset
A recent discovery in Somerset has uncovered a dark chapter of British prehistory. Researchers found 4,000-year-old human remains at Charterhouse Warren, with over 3,000 bone fragments belonging to at least 37 individuals. Evidence shows brutal acts such as scalping, decapitation, evisceration, and signs of cannibalism. Experts suggest these violen...
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5,700-Year-Old House Fire in Ukraine Reveals Mysterious Cucuteni-Trypillia Remains
Archaeological findings in Kosenivka, Ukraine, reveal the burned remains of seven individuals from the Cucuteni-Trypillia societies, dated to approximately 5,700 years ago. The victims, including children and adults, showed signs of violent head trauma, suggesting possible intergroup conflict. One skull fragment placed atop the burial a century lat...
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Rare Cave Pearls with Ancient Pottery Discovered in Jerusalem’s Joweizeh Tunnel
A remarkable discovery in Jerusalem's Joweizeh Spring Tunnel has revealed 50 cave pearls, including 14 embedded with ancient pottery fragments and plaster. The artefacts span historical periods, from the Iron Age to the Byzantine era. This unique find showcases the interplay of human activity and natural mineral formation, shedding light on ancient...
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Greek Tomb Possibly Holds Alexander the Great's Tunic, New Study Suggests
A recent study suggests a tomb in Vergina, Greece, thought to belong to Philip II, may instead hold the remains of Alexander the Great's half-brother, Philip III Arrhidaeus, and a sacred tunic once worn by Alexander. Antonis Bartsiokas, a professor emeritus at Democritus University of Thrace, bases his claims on historical evidence and an analysis ...
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1,200-Year-Old Viking Cemetery Found in Sweden with Stone Ship Burials
Archaeologists in Sweden have discovered a Viking cemetery, dating back 1,200 years, in the village of Tvååker. The site contains over 100 graves, including unique stone ship outlines. Artefacts such as human and animal bones, metal items, and a fragment of a silver coin were found. This discovery sheds light on Viking burial practices and their ...
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Sudan Museum's Artefacts Looted In War, Offered For Sale Online
Sudan's priceless archaeological heritage is being stripped from museums, with looters loading statuettes and fragments of ancient palaces onto lorries, smuggling them out of the war-torn country, and selling them online.
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Rome's Ancient Arch Of Constantine Damaged By Lightning
Rome's ancient Arch of Constantine was hit by lightning during a heavy storm, causing some fragments to fall off, an official said Wednesday.
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New Species Of Miniature Whale, Named After Ancient Egypt King, Discovered
The fossil of the whale include a skull, jaw, teeth and vertebrae fragments, said researchers.
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Iraq Sentences British Man To 15 years In Prison For Smuggling Artifacts
Iraqi authorities had arrested James Fitton, 66, at Baghdad International Airport in March for carrying small fragments of ancient pottery in his baggage.
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Moon Fragment Orbiting Sun Along With Earth Only Miles Away From Our Planet, Scientists Say
New observations suggest a celestial object tracking Earth's orbit just about 9 miles (14.5km) away from the planet is a fragment of the Moon. Astronomers say the fragment was tossed into space possibly after an ancient lunar collision.
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New Homo Erectus Fossils Reveal Ancient Migration Across Drowned Sundaland
Two Homo erectus skull fragments recovered from the seafloor near Java have rewritten the species' migration story. Once thought isolated to Java, H. erectus likely roamed the now-submerged plains of Sundaland 140,000 years ago. These ancient humans hunted turtles and large mammals and may have adopted modern hunting techniques, possibly through cu...
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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Discovers a Large Number of Unique Rock Samples on Jezero Crater’s Rim
NASA's Perseverance rover is exploring the Martian rim of Jezero Crater, a crater filled with rocky outcrops. The mission has cored five rocks, performed up-close analysis of seven rocks, and analysed another 83 from afar using a laser. The diversity of rocks found has exceeded expectations, with tons of fragmented once-molten rocks and formerly un...
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Archaeologists May Have Found 2,100-Year-Old Roman Canal Built by Gaius Marius in Southern France
Archaeologists in France may have located a lost Roman canal built during the Cimbrian Wars. The Marius Canal, ordered by Gaius Marius, was a crucial supply route for Roman troops fighting the Cimbri and Teutones between 104 and 102 B.C. Researchers have identified structures in the Rhône River delta matching Roman engineering standards, including...
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Volcanic Eruption In 79 AD Turned Man's Brain Into Glass. How It Happened
It was a surprising discovery when scientists examining the remains of a man who died in bed in the ancient city of Herculaneum after Italy's Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD found dark fragments resembling obsidian inside his skull.
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AI Breakthrough Decodes Ancient Manuscripts: Roman Scrolls & Cuneiform Texts Revealed
AI-driven technologies are revolutionising the study of ancient manuscripts, uncovering texts that have remained hidden for centuries. Breakthroughs, such as decoding Greek text from Herculaneum scrolls and translating Joseon dynasty records, highlight the power of AI in historical research. AI tools like neural networks and transformer models are ...
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Ancient Human Remains Reveal Brutal 4,000-Year-Old Massacre in Somerset
A recent discovery in Somerset has uncovered a dark chapter of British prehistory. Researchers found 4,000-year-old human remains at Charterhouse Warren, with over 3,000 bone fragments belonging to at least 37 individuals. Evidence shows brutal acts such as scalping, decapitation, evisceration, and signs of cannibalism. Experts suggest these violen...
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5,700-Year-Old House Fire in Ukraine Reveals Mysterious Cucuteni-Trypillia Remains
Archaeological findings in Kosenivka, Ukraine, reveal the burned remains of seven individuals from the Cucuteni-Trypillia societies, dated to approximately 5,700 years ago. The victims, including children and adults, showed signs of violent head trauma, suggesting possible intergroup conflict. One skull fragment placed atop the burial a century lat...
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Rare Cave Pearls with Ancient Pottery Discovered in Jerusalem’s Joweizeh Tunnel
A remarkable discovery in Jerusalem's Joweizeh Spring Tunnel has revealed 50 cave pearls, including 14 embedded with ancient pottery fragments and plaster. The artefacts span historical periods, from the Iron Age to the Byzantine era. This unique find showcases the interplay of human activity and natural mineral formation, shedding light on ancient...
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Greek Tomb Possibly Holds Alexander the Great's Tunic, New Study Suggests
A recent study suggests a tomb in Vergina, Greece, thought to belong to Philip II, may instead hold the remains of Alexander the Great's half-brother, Philip III Arrhidaeus, and a sacred tunic once worn by Alexander. Antonis Bartsiokas, a professor emeritus at Democritus University of Thrace, bases his claims on historical evidence and an analysis ...
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1,200-Year-Old Viking Cemetery Found in Sweden with Stone Ship Burials
Archaeologists in Sweden have discovered a Viking cemetery, dating back 1,200 years, in the village of Tvååker. The site contains over 100 graves, including unique stone ship outlines. Artefacts such as human and animal bones, metal items, and a fragment of a silver coin were found. This discovery sheds light on Viking burial practices and their ...
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Sudan Museum's Artefacts Looted In War, Offered For Sale Online
Sudan's priceless archaeological heritage is being stripped from museums, with looters loading statuettes and fragments of ancient palaces onto lorries, smuggling them out of the war-torn country, and selling them online.
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Rome's Ancient Arch Of Constantine Damaged By Lightning
Rome's ancient Arch of Constantine was hit by lightning during a heavy storm, causing some fragments to fall off, an official said Wednesday.
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New Species Of Miniature Whale, Named After Ancient Egypt King, Discovered
The fossil of the whale include a skull, jaw, teeth and vertebrae fragments, said researchers.
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Iraq Sentences British Man To 15 years In Prison For Smuggling Artifacts
Iraqi authorities had arrested James Fitton, 66, at Baghdad International Airport in March for carrying small fragments of ancient pottery in his baggage.
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Moon Fragment Orbiting Sun Along With Earth Only Miles Away From Our Planet, Scientists Say
New observations suggest a celestial object tracking Earth's orbit just about 9 miles (14.5km) away from the planet is a fragment of the Moon. Astronomers say the fragment was tossed into space possibly after an ancient lunar collision.
