Mayan Civilization Archaeologists unearth largest Mayan figurine factory to datesciencemag.org - Lizzie Wade ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO—Archaeologists working in Guatemala have discovered the largest known figurine workshop in the Mayan world, they announced at …
News (China) Egypt announces discovery of 3,500-year-old tomb in Luxorxinhuanet.com LUXOR, Egypt, April 19 (Xinhua) -- The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities announced on Thursday the discovery of a large 3,500-year-old tomb on the …
Vatican Vatican displays Holy Stairs for the first time in 300 yearsCNN - Delia Gallagher, CNN(CNN) — Visitors to Rome this Easter can have a once-in-a-lifetime experience: climbing the original stairs that Jesus is said to have walked on while on his way up to be judged by Pontius Pilate before
Iranian Revolution The Photographs that Defined the Iranian Revolutionaperture.org Forty years after the Iran’s turbulent political transformation, a look back at the images that captivated the world. By Haleh Anvari Bettmann, …
Archaeology Sonar Anomaly Leads to Discovery of 500-Year-Old Shipwreck in North SeaLive Science - Tom Metcalfe Salvagers looking for steel shipping containers at the bottom of the North Sea have discovered a 500-year-old Dutch shipwreck holding a cargo of tons …
Museum of London 'Concreteberg' The Weight Of A Blue Whale Plagues London's SewersNPR - Merrit KennedyA London water provider is asking people to please, please, stop pouring concrete down their drains. The consequences are heavy: Thames Water says a "concreteberg" the weight of a blue whale is blocking
Notre Dame Cathedral Detail-minded architect left guide for restoring Notre DameAssociated Press - By RAF CASERT, Associated PressCHARENTON-LE-PONT, France (AP) — Eugene Viollet-le-Duc is still the man to go to when it comes to restoring Notre Dame, even though he died nearly 140 years ago. As a young architect in Paris, Viollet-le-Duc
History Did the 10 Plagues of Egypt Really Happen? Here Are 3 TheoriesTIME - Olivia B. WaxmanWhen the Passover holiday begins on Friday at sundown, Jewish people around the world will celebrate by retelling the biblical story of the Exodus from Egypt — including the 10 plagues that God inflicted
Archaeology Crusader skull used to spread disease and slash morale discovered by archaeologistsThe Telegraph - By Sarah KnaptonThe skull of a Crusader which may have been catapulted into the opposition's camp to spread disease and slash morale has been discovered by archaeologists. Genetic testing showed that the head was from
Science Here's what Scotland's dogs looked like 4,500 years agoFox News - LiveScienceThe re-created, three-dimensional face of a dog that lived 4,500 years ago in Scotland is so realistic, you almost want to reach out and pet its thick fur. Besides melting the hearts of animal lovers,
Prehistory Stonehenge: DNA reveals origin of buildersBBC News - By Paul RinconThe ancestors of the people who built Stonehenge travelled west across the Mediterranean before reaching Britain, a study has shown. Researchers compared DNA extracted from Neolithic human remains found
History Metal Detectorist Unearths Gold Hatpin Potentially Owned by Edward IVsmithsonianmag.com - Meilan Solly On the morning of February 3, 1461, the Lancastrian and Yorkist armies gathered for the Battle of Mortimer’s Cross witnessed the spectacular sight of …
Notre-Dame de Paris What Happened to Notre-Dame’s Precious Art and Artifacts?smithsonianmag.com - Brigit Katz People around the world watched with heavy hearts as a fire tore through the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris yesterday. It took firefighters 12 hours …
Technology Liquid Blood Extracted From 42,000-Year-Old Foal Found Frozen in SiberiaGizmodo - George Dvorsky Scientists in the Yakutsk region of Siberia have managed to extract samples of liquid blood from a 42,000-year-old foal that was found embedded in …
Geek Newly Discovered 4,000-Year Old Egyptian Tomb Stuns ArchaeologistsGeek - By Stephanie Valera In another major archaeological discovery in the deserts of Egypt, officials unveiled a stunningly well-preserved tomb with inscriptions and colorful …
Ancient History 2,600-year-old Jerusalem Discovery Leaves Archaeologists Shell-shockedhaaretz.com - Ruth Schuster Are eggs good for you, or are they not good for you? That depends on your medical history and your god, but the fact is – from soft-boiled to …
Notre Dame Cathedral The entire wooden interior of Notre Dame Cathedral has been lostCNN - Ryan Prior, CNN(CNN) — A "forest" of wooden latticework inside Notre Dame Cathedral fueled the fire that consumed the iconic church. The medieval roof structure "has been lost," according to Monsignor Patrick Chauvet,
News Notre Dame Cathedral Damaged In Massive Firebuzzfeednews.com - Amber Jamieson The massive blaze, which is now extinguished, knocked down the cathedral's spire. The cause is under investigation, though extensive renovations had …
Dinosaurs Scientists Find Perfectly Preserved Dinosaur 'Fingerprints' Like Nothing Seen BeforeScienceAlert - CARLY CASSELLA Over the years, researchers have learned a lot about dinosaur anatomy, but there's one feature that keeps eluding us. Of all the dinosaur tracks …
2,600-year-old Jerusalem discovery leaves archaeologists shell-shocked - Archaeology -haaretz.com Are eggs good for you, or are they not good for you? That depends on your medical history and your god, but the fact is – from soft-boiled to …
Humanity Multiple lines of mysterious ancient humans interbred with usNational Geographic - Maya Wei-HaasScience & Innovation Modern DNA suggests that the Denisovans were surprisingly diverse—and may have been the last humans other than Homo sapiens on Earth. Science & Innovation 6 Minute Read By Maya Wei-Haas
World News Stunning pictures show inside of 4,000-year-old ancient Egyptian tombscmp.com - Agence France-Presse In a major archaeological discovery, Egypt on Saturday unveiled the tomb of a Fifth Dynasty official adorned with colourful reliefs and well …
Books 'Extraordinary' 500-year-old library catalogue reveals books lost to timeThe Guardian - Alison FloodIt’s an amazing story. Instead of being a needle in a haystack, it was a needle in a bunch of other needles Dr Edward Wilson-Lee It sounds like something from Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s The Shadow of the Wind
History Book of Lost Books Discovered In Danish Archivesmithsonianmag.com - Jason Daley Christopher Columbus may have explored oceans, but his illegitimate son, Hernando Colón, explored the mind. In the 16th century, he amassed somewhere …
Accrington Archaeologists discover 3,600-year-old shipwreck that sunk in a stormmirror.co.uk - Tom Davidson The boat, which contained 1.5 tonnes of copper ingots, was found by researchers from Antalya University's Underwater Research …
Play buttonJulian Assange The seven-year itch: Assange's awkward stay in the embassyThe Guardian - Esther AddleyWhen Julian Assange, disguised as a motorcycle courier, first walked up the steps of Ecuador’s small embassy behind Harrods in central London and asked for asylum, few people – including, surely, Assange
Roman Empire Archaeologists re-excavate hidden Roman bath after 130 yearsBBC News - BBC WorldArchaeologists have begun re-excavating a hidden Roman bath which was first discovered 130 years ago. After its discovery, the site in Bath was excavated and then backfilled, with only limited records
American Civil War The story of the American Civil War: 32 key moments in the landmark conflicthistoryextra.com With the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 13 former British colonies became the United States of America, but by the 1830s it was clear the new …
History When They Were Young: Photos of United States Presidents as Childrenbiography.com - Leigh Weingus Take a look at images of these American world leaders before they took office. The United States has had 45 presidents so far, and each one has his …
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