A man has returned an ancient Roman projectile that he took from an ancient site in Jerusalem 15 years ago. The thief cited the current coronavirus outbreak and a feeling that “the end of the world is … [Read more...] about Ancient Roman missile returned by repentant thief concerned about coronavirus ‘apocalypse’
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Long-lost Maya capital discovered in backyard in Mexico
Archaeologists have discovered the capital of a long-lost Maya kingdom in the backyard of a cattle rancher in Mexico.Experts from Brandeis University and Brown University were part of an international … [Read more...] about Long-lost Maya capital discovered in backyard in Mexico
Mysterious ancient Egyptian box containing goose egg may lead to Pharaoh’s tomb
An ancient stone chest and a mysterious ceramic box found at a burial site in Egypt may provide clues to the location of a royal tomb.Science in Poland reports that the 3,500-year-old stone chest, … [Read more...] about Mysterious ancient Egyptian box containing goose egg may lead to Pharaoh’s tomb
‘World’s oldest’ railway turntable discovered in the UK
A 19th-century railway turntable, which is believed to be the world’s oldest, has been discovered in Birmingham, England.The remains of the roundhouse were found near Curzon Street railway station in … [Read more...] about ‘World’s oldest’ railway turntable discovered in the UK
Cold War-era submarine wreck discovered more than 60 years after its sinking
A U.S. submarine that sank nearly 62 years ago has been found on the seabed off Oahu.Researchers from the Lost 52 Project, which locates lost U.S. World War II submarines, found the USS Stickleback … [Read more...] about Cold War-era submarine wreck discovered more than 60 years after its sinking
Secret WWII bunker that belonged to ‘Churchill’s secret army’ discovered
A long-lost World War II bunker that belonged to "Churchill's secret army" has been discovered in Scotland.The discovery was made at a location in southern Scotland by Forestry and Land Scotland … [Read more...] about Secret WWII bunker that belonged to ‘Churchill’s secret army’ discovered
Previously unknown Thomas Jefferson letter surfaces
A previously unknown letter by Thomas Jefferson has surfaced, offering a glimpse into the Founding Father’s desire to drive innovation.The letter was written in September 1790 when Jefferson was … [Read more...] about Previously unknown Thomas Jefferson letter surfaces
1905 shipwreck pushed toward Lake Huron’s shore by storms
Storms have pushed an early 20th-century shipwreck toward the shore of Lake Huron, according to a news report. The Alpena News reports that part of the Joseph S. Fay wreck has been pushed inland. … [Read more...] about 1905 shipwreck pushed toward Lake Huron’s shore by storms
Ostrich eggshell beads were swapped like ‘Stone Age Facebook and Twitter likes’ 30K years ago
Mankind's ancestors may have exchanged ostrich eggshell beads with one another, the "Stone Age versions of Facebook or Twitter ‘likes,'" according to a new study.The research, published in the … [Read more...] about Ostrich eggshell beads were swapped like ‘Stone Age Facebook and Twitter likes’ 30K years ago
Eerie 19th-century shipwreck reappears on UK beach following storms
A mysterious 19th-century shipwreck has reappeared on a U.K. beach following a series of storms.Photojournalist Greg Martin posted images of the wreck, which is near the town of Penzance in Cornwall, … [Read more...] about Eerie 19th-century shipwreck reappears on UK beach following storms
