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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Mummy mystery solved: air-dried' priest was embalmed via rectum

The mummy from Austria was embalmed via the rectum, a method unlike traditional procedures known from history, which has intrigued researchers and led to new forensic insights.
Alternative medicine
#archaeology
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Research roundup: Tattooed tardigrades and splash-free urinals

A gladiator skeleton with lion bite marks provides physical evidence of animal combat in ancient Rome.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Research roundup: Tattooed tardigrades and splash-free urinals

A gladiator skeleton with lion bite marks provides physical evidence of animal combat in ancient Rome.
more#archaeology
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Shakespeare may not have been a remote husband, new study finds

This new study offers a substantial rethinking of William Shakespeare's life and marriage, presenting a narrative of companionship that challenges the perception of their relationship.
London politics
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A common humanity': the British families who tended graves of German soldiers

Tending war graves fosters reconciliation and acknowledges shared grief between former adversaries.
Over 7,000 German soldiers buried in the UK evoke a history of shared mourning.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Here's what to know.

Unlike previous releases of records related to the Kennedy assassination, these documents were not categorized or presented in any organized way.
US politics
#medieval-studies
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Polynesians loved him': the astonishing revelations that cast Paul Gauguin in a new light

Gauguin's controversial legacy raises questions of morality versus admiration in art appreciation.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control?Did a socially awkward scientist set back airborne disease control? - Harvard Gazette

The acceptance of airborne diseases was hindered by the uncharismatic personalities of key researchers.
Carl Zimmer's book explores the historical misconceptions surrounding the transmission of airborne pathogens.
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Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'Last Seen': After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones

The online archive 'Last Seen' reveals the heart-wrenching search of formerly enslaved people for lost family members.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'Last Seen': After slavery, family members placed ads looking for loved ones

The online archive 'Last Seen' reveals the heart-wrenching search of formerly enslaved people for lost family members.
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History
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Dredging Up the Ghostly Secrets of Slave Ships

Maritime archaeologists are excavating slave shipwrecks to reconnect Black communities with their ancestral history.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

More than 10,000 First Nations people killed in Australia's frontier wars, final massacre map shows

The Colonial Frontier Massacres Digital Map Project reveals the extent of violence against Aboriginal people in Australia's colonial history.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

World War II Claimed More Lives in This Country Than COVID Did Worldwide

In 1945, Boston University President Daniel L. Marsh honored 223 students and alumni who lost their lives in WWII, stating they died for democracy, religious freedom, and freedom of speech."
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OMG science
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Christopher Columbus' remains discovered after more than 500 years

A 20-year DNA analysis confirms that Columbus' remains are in Seville Cathedral, resolving the mystery of his final resting place.
fromNature
7 months ago

Dealers need not apply: shipping plants for science in 1874

In the 1924 article from Nature's archive, researchers discussed the promising yet limited efficacy of cancer treatments available at the time, marveling at the advances made but emphasizing the necessity for further research and development to improve patient outcomes.
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