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Ancient skull shows Egyptians tried to remove cancer 4,500 years ago

Researchers found evidence that ancient humans attempted to treat cancer around 4,500 years ago, shifting historical timelines by 1,000 years.

Viking Treasure Uncovered After 1,100 Years in Norway - Medievalists.net

A significant Viking treasure, including silver bracelets, was found in Norway, offering new insights into Viking society and culture.

17th c. Japanese sword found in bombed out Berlin cellar

A 17th-century Japanese Wakizashi was discovered in Berlin, originally misidentified as a military sword, revealing intricate cultural connections.

Centuries-old cherries were found at George Washington's home. What can they tell us?

Archaeologists discovered 18th-century bottles of cherries and berries at George Washington's Mount Vernon, representing an unprecedented find with intact fruit-filled vessels.

Viking Burial Ground Unearthed in Sweden - Medievalists.net

Discovery of a Viking Age burial ground in Tvååker, Sweden, reveals significant archaeological potential beyond original Stone Age settlement expectations.

Archaeology student finds Viking silver hoard

A student uncovered a significant hoard of Viking Age silver arm rings, illustrating the trade networks of the time.

Ancient skull shows Egyptians tried to remove cancer 4,500 years ago

Researchers found evidence that ancient humans attempted to treat cancer around 4,500 years ago, shifting historical timelines by 1,000 years.

Viking Treasure Uncovered After 1,100 Years in Norway - Medievalists.net

A significant Viking treasure, including silver bracelets, was found in Norway, offering new insights into Viking society and culture.

17th c. Japanese sword found in bombed out Berlin cellar

A 17th-century Japanese Wakizashi was discovered in Berlin, originally misidentified as a military sword, revealing intricate cultural connections.

Centuries-old cherries were found at George Washington's home. What can they tell us?

Archaeologists discovered 18th-century bottles of cherries and berries at George Washington's Mount Vernon, representing an unprecedented find with intact fruit-filled vessels.

Viking Burial Ground Unearthed in Sweden - Medievalists.net

Discovery of a Viking Age burial ground in Tvååker, Sweden, reveals significant archaeological potential beyond original Stone Age settlement expectations.

Archaeology student finds Viking silver hoard

A student uncovered a significant hoard of Viking Age silver arm rings, illustrating the trade networks of the time.
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Engineers Discover a 132-Year-Old Message in a Bottle in a Scottish Lighthouse

An old glass bottle containing a handwritten note from 1892 was discovered during renovations at Corsewall Lighthouse in Scotland.

Metal detectorist unearths a gold nugget shaped like Britain

Jonathan Needham discovered a rare gold nugget shaped like Britain, now being assessed for its potential historical and monetary value.

Staggering array' of witches' marks discovered at English Heritage site

Gainsborough Old Hall is now a leading site for witches' marks and curses following recent discoveries.

An Indiana teen died in 1866. How did her skull end up in an Illinois house's walls?

The skull found in Batavia, Illinois, belonged to Esther Granger, a teenager who died in 1866 and was likely a victim of grave robbing.

Wreck of WWII 'Ghost Ship of the Pacific' discovered off Bay Area coast

A research team has located the USS Stewart, a destroyer used by the Japanese against the US in WWII, nearly 80 years after it sank.

Update: Museum acquires Roman gold bracelet found by 11-year-old boy

The Novium Museum now houses a rare Roman gold bracelet, enriching its collection and understanding of military history.

Newspaper covering Titanic sinking discovered after 112 years in wardrobe

A newly discovered newspaper from 1912 highlights the human stories and grief of families affected by the Titanic sinking.

The real Atlantis? Scientists discover lost islands off coast of Spain

Los Atlantes islands off Africa may be the inspiration for Plato's Atlantis, submerged millions of years ago.

Divers found cases of 150-year-old sparkling wine in a shipwreck off the coast of Sweden - and it might still be drinkable

Divers found 19th-century sparkling wine on a shipwreck off Sweden's coast with potential interest from collectors.
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