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An Underwater 'Ghost Fleet' of Shipwrecks Is On the Move, and Here's Why
Live Science
WASHINGTON — The history of maritime vessels in the U.S. is preserved in an unlikely place — at the bottom of a river. Nearly 200 military shipwrecks …
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Humanity
Stunning Photos Show 'One of a Kind' 4,400-Year-Old Tomb Just Discovered in Egypt
Science Alert - MICHAEL BRICE-SADDLER, THE WASHINGTON POST
A newly discovered, well-preserved tomb in Egypt has been determined to be the final resting place of a royal priest who, according to one excavation …
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Long-Hidden 'Pyramid' Found in Indonesia Was Likely an Ancient Temple
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WASHINGTON — An enormous pyramid-like structure in Indonesia that may represent the remains of an ancient temple hid underground for thousands of …
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Neanderthals
The world’s oldest cave paintings were probably made by Neanderthals
Salon - Patty Hamrick
(Pichugin Dmitry/Shutterstock) For a long time, we thought our species were the only artists December 17, 2018 1:00AM (UTC) This article originally appeared on Massive. Every single culture engages in
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4,400-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb Discovered in Pristine Condition
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Archaeologists in Egypt say they unearthed a tomb that hasn't been touched since it was sealed 4,400 years ago. The discovery was made at the Saqqara …
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Archaeologists Sift Through Soup of Human Remains in Waterlogged Mass Grave in Egypt
Live Science
A desert tomb became a watery grave for some 50 to 60 ancient Egyptians at the ancient Nile quarry site of Gebel el-Silsila, in Upper …
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Aberdeenshire
4,500-year-old stone circle ‘discovered’ for first time
scotsman.com - Alison Campsie
A 4,500-year-old stone circle has been identified by archaeologists for the first time. The Recumbent Stone Circle has been recorded on a farm in …
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Anthropology
Scientists can't figure out why a child's skeleton was found buried in a cave with a bird's skull in its mouth
Business Insider - Misha Georg
• 50 years ago, the bones of a child were discovered in a shallow grave in a cave in Poland. • Researchers are perplexed about why the child was buried in the cave, as well as why it was found with the
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Santa Rosa
Archaeologists look for cremains in ruins of Camp Fire
The Mercury News - Kayla Fitzgerald
PARADISE — A group of archaeologists and volunteers are working in Paradise to recover cremains of loved ones lost in the debris of homes destroyed …
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American Museum of Natural History
Archaeologist Discovers 4,000-Year-Old Version Of Ancient Board Game
Kotaku - Luke Plunkett
Some spotty markings on the floor of an old cattle hut in Azerbaijan have been found to be an example of Hounds and Jackals, one of the most famous …
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Inca Empire
Using archaeology to understand the past, present, future of climate change
phys.org - Andrew Roddick
The image got me thinking about what archaeological research can tell us about about disasters and climate change. As an archaeologist, I seek to …
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Terrorism
Archaeologists have unearthed a 4,400-year-old Egyptian tomb in immaculate condition
Quartz
It’s a find worthy of Indiana Jones: the tomb of an Egyptian royal priest and his family, left untouched for thousands of years in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, south of Cairo. Egyptian authorities
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Foreign medical tourist arrivals rose 16% in 2017
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India witnessed nearly 16 per cent increase in foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) on medical visas in 2017, the government informed Parliament on Monday.
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Immortality
China's terracotta warriors to march on National Gallery of Victoria
The Guardian - Lisa Martin
More than 35 years after China’s terracotta warriors made their international debut in Melbourne, the ancient artefacts will mount a comeback. The National Gallery of Victoria announced on Monday that
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Silver
Silver Celtic Heart Pendant
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This beautiful heart-shaped pendant is ornamented with green crystals and incorporates a trinity knot motif. Fashioned out of sterling silver, it …
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Tomb of royal egyptian priest unearthed south of Cairo
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Authorities hope discoveries will help brand country as tourist country once again 6 minutes ago Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved, …
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Dec. 17: Who ‘owns’ water? Plus other letters to the editor
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Happy Birthday John Abraham: These Drool-worthy Photos Are A Perfect Cure For Your Monday Blues!
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Every time he flashes his dimpled smile, you just can't help yourself from going weak in your knees. We are talking about one of Bollywood's most …
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Western Wall
Renovation for egalitarian section at Western Wall expected to be approved
jpost.com - Jeremy Sharon
Plans to upgrade and renovate the egalitarian prayer section of the Western Wall will be voted on in the Regional Committee for Planning and …
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Delhi
10 monuments adopted under 'Adopt A Heritage' project: Culture Min
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New Delhi, Dec 17 Ten monuments have been adopted under the central government's 'Adopt A Heritage' project, the Ministry of Culture informed the …
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Science
Scientists invent easier, cheaper way to measure gravity
phys.org - University of Otago
The world has one official kilogram against which all other country's kilograms are measured and scales calibrated. It lives in France, where the …
Syria
UNOSAT publication details damage to cultural heritage in Syria’s Ancient City of Aleppo
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The first comprehensive account of the devastation wrought on the World Heritage site of the Ancient City of Aleppo during years of armed conflict in …
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Oldest Sketch
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Cairo
Egypt: 4,400-year-old tomb of high priest discovered - video report
The Guardian
Egypt has announced the discovery of a well-preserved tomb decorated with hieroglyphs and statues south of Cairo. Officials expect more discoveries as archaeologists continue to excavate the site in the
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Ancient, never-looted tomb discovered in Egypt
New York Post - By Eileen AJ Connelly
Egypt announced the discovery of an “exceptionally well preserved” ancient tomb—and the best part may be, it’s never been looted. The 4,400-year-old …
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Exoskeletons
The beasties who hitch-hiked to Britain with the Roman conquest
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Once introduced, there was no stopping them. Insect pests were presumably present in many Roman settlements, where they were able to maintain …
U.S. Politics
ERICKSON: The Authenticity Of The Virgin Birth
dailywire.com - Erick Erickson
F. F. Bruce is one of those scholars I have had to spend a lot of time reading in seminary. He researched and wrote some of the best material on the …
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County Tyrone
Thousand Year Old Ballyclog Bell Reveals Early church Site in County Tyrone
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2 November 2018 The bronze bell, which dates back to the 9th or 10th century, was found near Stewartstown in County Tyrone in 2016 in the parish known …
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Maritime Archaeology
Little Boats Made of Driftwood and Sealskin
hakaimagazine.com - Hakai Magazine
“Can you see anything?” Henry Carter was asked in 1923 as he peered into King Tutankhamun’s tomb. “Yes,” he replied, “wonderful things.” This column …
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Shipbuilding
Cyprus shipwreck reveals ancient boat-building methods
artdaily.com - Ignacio Villarreal
NICOSIA (AFP).- Archaeologists working to excavate a 2,400-year-old shipwreck off Cyprus have gained insights into the evolution of ancient …