The condom is believed to have come from an elite Parisian brothel and features an erotic illustration of a nun offering herself to three aroused clergymen. Curator Joyce Zelen commented on the condom: “We examined it with a UV lamp…
The Chinese traveler jumped into the pit and began to “push and pull” the terracotta warriors, causing noticeable damage to two of them. Weibo via XTourist, as seen in videos circulating on social media. The tourist “suffers from a mental…
Using modern technology, scientists have “digitally unpacked” 2,000-year-old animal mummies from Ancient Egypt and discovered the causes of their death. Swansea University Micro-CT scan of a mummified Egyptian cobra dating back to 2000. A team of researchers from Swansea University…
The unusual box contains a set of tools believed to be effective in warding off evil. It includes empty potion bottles, a bottle of shark teeth, a Bible and a pistol. Hansons AuctioneersThe vampire slayer kit features pink silk interior…
Ronald Clucas has been metal detecting for 50 years and recently made his most significant discovery: a Viking armband made from eight gold rods woven into an intricate pattern. Isle of Man National HeritageRonald Clucas (left) has been metal detecting…
“We’ve seen thousands of amber fossils, but the color preservation in these specimens is just amazing.” Kai et al. The exoskeletons of these colorful insects (left) remain intact thanks to the tree resin that coats them. The study revealed fully…
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First discovered in 1990, the Byzantine-era mosaic, dating from 324 to 638 CE, includes intricate depictions of everyday life, animals, mythical creatures, fruits and more. Israel Antiquities AuthorityThe intricate details of the mosaic testify to the high skill of its…
Scientists say a newly examined 16-inch Smilodon populator skull found in southern Uruguay once belonged to an animal that weighed approximately 960 pounds. Aldo ManzuettiA recently examined skull of Smilodon populator measured an impressive 16 inches, making it the largest…
This 5-inch round loaf was made from emmer wheat and quickly baked at 300 degrees Fahrenheit, giving it a crispy crust and soft texture. Bakers have now created thousands of edible versions of this centuries-old bread. Küllüoba Excavation Office. The…
This vast 22-acre site, located in the forest village of Hoog Buurlo, is one of only four such sites ever discovered in the Netherlands. Construction of limes. Excavations at Hoog Buurlo. The discovery was announced in a statement by Utrecht…
The bone tools range in age from 14,000 to 20,000 years old and were made from whale bones that washed ashore in the Bay of Biscay. Nature CommunicationsWhalebone tool specimens collected along the coasts of France and Spain. “The discovery…