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Treasure Unearthed in Moscow
Unique Hoard Discovered by Archeologists in Centre of Moscow Moscow archeologists unearthed a hoard of ancient coins, jewels and an icon. Many of the items date back to the 12th century. It is the time when Moscow was first mentioned … Continue reading
Comet Strike Theory Struck Down
Not surprising. Though a fun theory, I think humanity had a major impact on the extinction of the megafauna worldwide and is the major cause. 12,900 Years Ago: North American Comet Impact Theory Disproved New data disproves the recent theory … Continue reading
Ulysses S. Grant Invades Mississippi
A story of sex, Union Generals, and their intanglement in the Deep South. Yeeha! It doesn’t get any better than this. Ulysses S. Grant marches south again By Megan Twohey The University of Virginia has Thomas Jefferson, Columbia University has … Continue reading
Ancient Roman Boxer Bust
At the recent Pompeii exhibit I saw many fine examples of statues, busts, and weights. This is very much like the weights with the scales I saw. Israeli dig finds rare Roman bust Israeli archaeologists say they have unearthed a … Continue reading
More on Queen Seshestet’s Mummy
Queen’s Mummy Found In 4,300-Year-Old Pyramid by Andrew Bossone Parts of a mummy found inside a 4,300-year-old pyramid could be Queen Seshseshet, the mother of the first pharaoh of Egypt’s 6th dynasty, archaeologists have announced. A skull, pelvis, legs, and … Continue reading
“Hobbits” Were a Separate Species
Latest news on the “Hobbits” controversy. “Hobbits” Were Separate Species, Skull Suggests by John Roach The skull of the so-called hobbit discovered on the Indonesian island of Flores in 2003 suggests its owner was an archaic human ancestor, not a … Continue reading
Digital Blackhole of History
Websites ‘must be saved for history’ Historians face a “black hole” of lost material unless urgent action is taken to preserve websites and other digital records, the head of the British Library has warned. Just as families store digital photos … Continue reading