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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 days ago

Dresses made from 17th century shipwreck

The pulp was subsequently transformed into fiber through the environmentally friendly Ioncell process, which was developed at Aalto University in partnership with Helsinki University. Ioncell fibres have a silky feel and are stronger than cotton. In addition to new and reclaimed wood, the Ioncell method can utilize recycled materials like paper, cardboard, textile waste, and straw for fiber production. The finished yarn from the wreck has a subtle sheen and a beautiful brown tone.
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fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

DNA identifies four more crew members of doomed Franklin expedition

Cold, dark, silt-covered conditions preserved HMS Erebus and HMS Terror artifacts, enabling later DNA-based identification of Franklin expedition crew members.
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fromMail Online
8 months ago

Treasures from Titanic's forgotten sister ship discovered

Divers recovered significant artifacts from the HMHS Britannic wreck, including the ship's bell, navigation light, silver trays, bath tiles, binoculars, and a porcelain sink.
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fromMedievalists.net
8 months ago

Medieval Warship Reveals Secrets of Shipboard Artillery - Medievalists.net

Gribshunden's artillery reveals transitional naval weaponry between medieval and early modern periods, illuminating late 15th-century ordnance, shipboard roles, and royal maritime power.
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