Tomb of Ancient Egyptian King Thutmose II Discovered Near Luxor
A joint British-Egyptian archaeological team discovered the tomb of ancient Egyptian King Thutmose II near Luxor after a two-year excavation, marking the first royal tomb find since 1922 and yielding artifacts depicting celestial imagery and religious texts.
Tomb of Ancient Egyptian King Thutmose II Discovered Near Luxor
A joint British-Egyptian archaeological team discovered the tomb of ancient Egyptian King Thutmose II near Luxor after a two-year excavation, marking the first royal tomb find since 1922 and yielding artifacts depicting celestial imagery and religious texts.
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400-Year-Old Dutch Ducat Unearths Historical and Industrial Interplay
A Dutch gold ducat, minted between 1590-1593 and featuring an anachronistic depiction of Isabella I and Ferdinand II of Spain, was discovered in December 2024 during renovations of a church annex in Selben, Germany, highlighting the impact of historical events and industrial activity on cultural pre...
400-Year-Old Dutch Ducat Unearths Historical and Industrial Interplay
A Dutch gold ducat, minted between 1590-1593 and featuring an anachronistic depiction of Isabella I and Ferdinand II of Spain, was discovered in December 2024 during renovations of a church annex in Selben, Germany, highlighting the impact of historical events and industrial activity on cultural pre...
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24% Bias Score
Sertorius: Myth and Reality in Late 19th-Century Spanish Textbooks
Spanish textbooks from the late 19th and early 20th centuries presented Roman general Quintus Sertorius as a symbol of Spanish resistance against Roman rule, mirroring Spain's own struggles during the 1898 crisis, a narrative contradicted by archaeological findings revealing the devastating scale of...
Sertorius: Myth and Reality in Late 19th-Century Spanish Textbooks
Spanish textbooks from the late 19th and early 20th centuries presented Roman general Quintus Sertorius as a symbol of Spanish resistance against Roman rule, mirroring Spain's own struggles during the 1898 crisis, a narrative contradicted by archaeological findings revealing the devastating scale of...
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44% Bias Score
Ancient Egyptian Breadcrumb Unearthed in Museum Collection
A 3,000-year-old breadcrumb from Thebes, found with an ancient Egyptian mummy, was discovered among uncatalogued items at the Leeds Discovery Centre by a volunteer during a cataloguing project, highlighting the unexpected treasures found within museum collections.
Ancient Egyptian Breadcrumb Unearthed in Museum Collection
A 3,000-year-old breadcrumb from Thebes, found with an ancient Egyptian mummy, was discovered among uncatalogued items at the Leeds Discovery Centre by a volunteer during a cataloguing project, highlighting the unexpected treasures found within museum collections.
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AI Deciphers 2,000-Year-Old Herculaneum Scroll
AI and X-ray technology have revealed the contents of a 2,000-year-old burnt scroll from Herculaneum, part of the Vesuvius Challenge, with the ancient Greek word "διατροπή" (disgust) appearing twice; researchers are now interpreting other parts of the text.
AI Deciphers 2,000-Year-Old Herculaneum Scroll
AI and X-ray technology have revealed the contents of a 2,000-year-old burnt scroll from Herculaneum, part of the Vesuvius Challenge, with the ancient Greek word "διατροπή" (disgust) appearing twice; researchers are now interpreting other parts of the text.
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24% Bias Score
Pregnant Woman's Remains Suggest Ritual Sacrifice in Ancient Ecuador
A pregnant woman's remains, discovered in coastal Ecuador and dated to 771-953 CE, exhibit signs of ritual sacrifice, including a cranial fracture, cut marks, and missing limbs; the grave's artifacts blend elements from different cultural traditions and periods.
Pregnant Woman's Remains Suggest Ritual Sacrifice in Ancient Ecuador
A pregnant woman's remains, discovered in coastal Ecuador and dated to 771-953 CE, exhibit signs of ritual sacrifice, including a cranial fracture, cut marks, and missing limbs; the grave's artifacts blend elements from different cultural traditions and periods.
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48% Bias Score
Qin Dynasty Artifacts Unearthed in Suzhou Reveal Urban Development and Cultural Exchange
Over 300 ancient artifacts, including pottery and animal bones, were unearthed at three interconnected sites in Suzhou, China, providing crucial insights into Qin Dynasty urban planning, administration, and cultural exchange.
Qin Dynasty Artifacts Unearthed in Suzhou Reveal Urban Development and Cultural Exchange
Over 300 ancient artifacts, including pottery and animal bones, were unearthed at three interconnected sites in Suzhou, China, providing crucial insights into Qin Dynasty urban planning, administration, and cultural exchange.
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Roman Basilica Unearthed in London's Financial District
Archaeologists excavating in London's financial district unearthed a portion of Londinium's first Roman basilica, a significant 2,000-year-old structure dating back to around 80 AD, offering new insights into the city's Roman history and its rise as a major trading center.
Roman Basilica Unearthed in London's Financial District
Archaeologists excavating in London's financial district unearthed a portion of Londinium's first Roman basilica, a significant 2,000-year-old structure dating back to around 80 AD, offering new insights into the city's Roman history and its rise as a major trading center.
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Restoration of Damaged Han Dynasty Murals in Xi'an
In Xi'an, China, a team led by Jin Zilin is restoring 21 damaged Han Dynasty tomb murals discovered in 2013, facing challenges like reassembling shattered fragments and removing transport reinforcements, showcasing the dedication to preserving cultural heritage.
Restoration of Damaged Han Dynasty Murals in Xi'an
In Xi'an, China, a team led by Jin Zilin is restoring 21 damaged Han Dynasty tomb murals discovered in 2013, facing challenges like reassembling shattered fragments and removing transport reinforcements, showcasing the dedication to preserving cultural heritage.
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28% Bias Score
Lidar Reveals Extensive Pre-Columbian Urban Network in the Amazon
Using lidar technology, researchers discovered evidence of 10,000–24,000 pre-Columbian earthworks in the Amazon basin, revealing sophisticated urban settlements and sustainable land management practices that challenge historical assumptions about the region's human occupation.
Lidar Reveals Extensive Pre-Columbian Urban Network in the Amazon
Using lidar technology, researchers discovered evidence of 10,000–24,000 pre-Columbian earthworks in the Amazon basin, revealing sophisticated urban settlements and sustainable land management practices that challenge historical assumptions about the region's human occupation.
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Altamira Cave Yields 23 New Paleolithic Engravings and Paintings
New research at Altamira Cave in Spain has revealed 23 previously unknown engravings and paintings dating back 32,000 years, expanding our understanding of Paleolithic art and challenging previous assumptions about the cave's artistic history.
Altamira Cave Yields 23 New Paleolithic Engravings and Paintings
New research at Altamira Cave in Spain has revealed 23 previously unknown engravings and paintings dating back 32,000 years, expanding our understanding of Paleolithic art and challenging previous assumptions about the cave's artistic history.
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24% Bias Score
Ancient Pompeii Scroll Deciphered Using AI
Using X-ray imaging and AI, researchers have partially deciphered PHerc. 172, a fire-damaged scroll from the Herculaneum library, revealing Ancient Greek text including the word "disgust"; this builds on the success of the Vesuvius Challenge and opens new avenues for reading damaged historical docum...
Ancient Pompeii Scroll Deciphered Using AI
Using X-ray imaging and AI, researchers have partially deciphered PHerc. 172, a fire-damaged scroll from the Herculaneum library, revealing Ancient Greek text including the word "disgust"; this builds on the success of the Vesuvius Challenge and opens new avenues for reading damaged historical docum...
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24% Bias Score