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1 week ago
History

Ancient Roman military camp found hiding 7,000 feet in the sky

Archaeologists discovered a Roman military camp at 7,200 feet in the Swiss Alps, revealing insights into ancient military strategies. [ more ]
www.thehistoryblog.com
1 week ago
History

Dig volunteer finds rare Pictish ring

A rare Pictish ring was discovered during excavations at a fort site in Burghead, emphasizing its archaeological importance and the unexpected nature of such finds. [ more ]
Futurism
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Scientists Open Up 17th Century Cadavers, Discover Good Old Fashioned COCAINE

17th-century Europeans were using coca leaves possibly for recreational purposes, predating known usage by nearly 200 years. [ more ]
#cultural-heritage
www.thehistoryblog.com
4 weeks ago
History

12th c. picture stone found under home in Germany

A rare 12th century picture stone featuring unique iconography has been discovered, potentially linking it to Bishop Otto of Bamberg and early Christian history. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

Vaults of ambition: shock find under London Museum enchants its builders

An unexpected discovery at the site of the new London Museum revealed a vast network of Victorian vaults, surprising architects and historians alike. [ more ]
www.thehistoryblog.com
4 weeks ago
History

12th c. picture stone found under home in Germany

A rare 12th century picture stone featuring unique iconography has been discovered, potentially linking it to Bishop Otto of Bamberg and early Christian history. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

Vaults of ambition: shock find under London Museum enchants its builders

An unexpected discovery at the site of the new London Museum revealed a vast network of Victorian vaults, surprising architects and historians alike. [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
OMG science

40,000-year-old mammoth bones discovered in wine cellar

Austrian man discovers rare mammoth bones while renovating his wine cellar, believed to date back 40,000 years. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Science

Ruins in ancient Jerusalem could prove the Bible was true

Ancient Jerusalem wall originally believed built by Hezekiah was actually constructed by his great-grandfather Uzziah, aligning with biblical accounts. [ more ]
Above the Law
7 months ago
London

Biglaw Firm Built On Top Of An Ancient Burial Ground?

A Biglaw firm's relocation of its London office may be delayed due to the discovery of rare artifacts at the proposed new location.
The artifacts found include five oak coffins, skeletal remains, a glass vial, jewelry, and a lamp, suggesting the site was used as a cemetery during the Roman era. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
OMG science

Discovery of 3,800-year-old artifact mentioned in Bible story

Scarlet worm dye mentioned in the Bible found in 3,800-year-old textile in Israel's cave. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

In a Porridge Box, an Ancient Treasure Mysteriously Arrives in Dublin

The discovery of two Bronze Age ax heads in Ireland sparks intrigue and highlights the importance of preserving archaeological finds. [ more ]
www.spektrum.de
2 months ago
Wine

This 2000-Year-Old Wine Is Still Pourable. But You Don't Want to Drink It

The oldest liquid wine, 2,000-year-old white wine, found in a glass urn in a burial chamber near Seville, Spain. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
OMG science

Ancient ship full of wine jugs is found 55 miles off Israeli coast

Ancient ship found 1 mile deep in the Mediterranean with stunningly-preserved wine jugs reveals advanced navigation abilities of ancient seafarers. [ more ]
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