The discovery of text written on silk illuminates important medical advances that led to the development of acupuncture in ancient China. The History Collection/Alamy The 2,200-year-old silk text is the oldest known anatomical diagram in the world. Archaeologists have found…
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The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist lasted several months from 2011 to 2012, with thieves stealing 3,330 tonnes of maple syrup from a Quebec plant. Image Professionals GmbH / Alamy Stock PhotoMaple syrup for sale in Canada. Over the course…
The Windy City of the 1920s and 1930s, known for mob violence, bootlegging and brutal turf wars, was a chaotic and threatening place. In the 1920s, Chicago became one of America’s most notorious gang areas, where organized crime flourished during…
These bowls, plates and pots have retained their original design thanks to a unique technique in which they were covered with a protective layer of raw clay. Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism/FacebookArchaeologists believe the ship was carrying pottery when…
Cafe owner Halil Cakmak said he had “no ill intentions” behind the installation, but wanted to “contribute to the development” of the local area. Salim Uzun An ancient Phrygian tomb was illegally converted into a cafe before the owner was…
The woman had lighter skin than other hunter-gatherers living in Western Europe at the time, suggesting that Stone Age people in the area had a wider range of skin tones than scientists had previously thought. Reconstructions by Kennis and Kennis.…
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have isolated individual molecules from the fungus Aspergillus flavus and transformed them into an “anti-cancer drug that could rival FDA-approved drugs.” Scientists have discovered a molecule in the fungus emAspergillus flavus/em that could open…
The length of the leather boot is 12.6 inches, which is equivalent to US men’s shoe size 14. Vindolanda TrustThe first boot found at Fort Magna is in surprisingly good condition, although it is missing its toe. The second boot…
This mummy, known as “Fred,” confirms that the Egyptians practiced embalming for 1,500 years longer than scientists thought. Wikimedia Commons The Turin mummy is approximately 5,600 years old and was initially considered unique in its preservation. Fred was thought to…
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Painted in 1792 and now appropriately titled The Rising Squall, this masterpiece stands out not only as a rediscovered Turner creation, but also as the first oil painting ever to be exhibited. Sotheby’sThe newly discovered Turner painting will be on…