2,200-Year-Old Pyramid Discovered in Judean Desert
This impressive pyramid, located in the Zohar Valley near the border of Israel and Jordan, is built from large, hand-cut stones, many of which weigh hundreds of pounds.
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Tomb of Ancient Military Leader Discovered in Egypt
The tomb contained a number of impressive artefacts, including bronze arrowheads, a ceremonial scepter and a gold ring engraved with the cartouche of Ramses III. Supreme Council of Antiquities. Remains of a high-ranking military commander during the reign of Ramses…
700-year-old Vishnu statue washes up on Indian beach
Recently, a local woman, while walking along the beach in Pedda Rushikonda on the east coast of India in the evening, discovered a 700-year-old statue of Vishnu, the main deity of Hinduism and the creator of the universe. Wikimedia CommonsKhondalite…
Declassified cables show US general wanted nukes in Vietnam
General Westmoreland expressed a desire for nuclear weapons to be used in the event of defeat in South Vietnam, but President Johnson quickly cancelled this initiative. Getty Images President Lyndon B. Johnson, left, and Gen. William Westmoreland leave a helicopter.…
Research has found that most Europeans had dark skin until 3,000 years ago
An analysis of 348 genetic samples collected from 34 countries showed that in prehistoric and ancient Europe, 63% of people had dark skin color, 29% had “intermediate” skin color, and only 8% had light skin color. Tom BjorklundAn illustration of…
Sunken ruins of ancient port city discovered off coast of Greece
Divers exploring the underwater remains of Asini have come across impressive ruins of port infrastructure, including a large platform that has largely retained its original appearance, as well as numerous amphorae and other artifacts. Jens Lindström-NMG A sunken port off…
Shakespeare’s handwritten sonnet discovered in Oxford library
This version of Shakespeare’s famous sonnet was apparently modified to evoke loyalty to the monarchy during the English Civil War. Billy Wilson/Flickr One of the libraries at Oxford University’s Bodleian Library, where a handwritten copy of the sonnet was found.…
Mosaic depicting fighting cupids discovered in Turkey
The mosaic depicting fighting Cupids dates back to the third century BC and may be associated with Dionysus, the patron deity of the ancient city of Teos. Kady/Wikimedia CommonsRuins of Teos, Türkiye. Situated on the western coast of Turkey, the…
Ancient Roman gold coins believed to be worth millions found
“This is not just a unique discovery, it is a historical event, one of those that changes the course of history.” MiBAC/FacebookThe jug in which the coins were found. At a press conference to announce the discovery, Bonisoli described it…
Hidden message in bottle found at Theatre Royal in Edinburgh
Discovered by historian Mike Hume and dated October 1906 – just two months before the Theatre Royal opened – the hidden message includes a list of the names of people involved in the construction of the historic building. Mike HumeThe…
Ancient baby teeth indicate Native Americans came from Siberia
The results of DNA analysis have changed researchers’ understanding of the migration routes of ancient populations. Sikora et al. Scientists have discovered human baby teeth in Siberia that contain the oldest genetic material ever extracted from the country. Recent astonishing…
Science at a Crossroads: Reports from Friday’s Stand Up for Science rallies across the U.S.
Stand Up For Science rallies took place across the United States on March 7. (Photo: Nicoletta Lanez) Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, a number of initiatives aimed at cutting federal funding for science and restricting…