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Lost Auguste Rodin sculpture sells for €860,000 at auction in France

The small marble sculpture, believed to be a fake by its owners, ended up being the real deal: a 1892 Auguste Rodin. It sold for auction on Monday for nearly one million dollars.

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Spectacular find: Monumental images of gods discovered in Nineveh

2,700 years ago, Nineveh was the capital of the Assyrian empire. Researchers from the University of Heidelberg have made a spectacular discovery in the palace of King Assurbanipal. During excavations, they came across the first large-format depictions of two important Assyrian deities.

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Magna Carta 'copy' bought for 'peanuts' revealed to be genuine

A manuscript once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta is now believed to be a genuine version and ''one of the world's most valuable documents'', according to two UK academics. It remained tucked away in Harvard Law School library for years, its true identity and value unknown until now.

Travel News

Solo travellers explain how a trip alone can be transformative

'When you’re solo on the road, you’re constantly being tested. But in those moments, you realise just how strong, adaptable, and resourceful you really are.'

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A 500-year-old medieval shipwreck has been discovered in Barcelona

The remains of the Spanish vessel were discovered more than five metres below sea level at the site of a former fish market and could unlock fascinating new medieval maritime secrets.

Climate

Iceberg tracks off UK coast could shed light on Antarctica’s future

Uncovering the collapse of the British and Irish ice sheet could help predict what's in store for Antarctica.

Earth News

Could this caterpillar be the weirdest predator on the planet?

The ‘bone collector’ caterpillar may be older than the Hawaiian islands where it lives.

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3,400-year-old town linked to Tutankhamun unearthed in Egypt

A newly unearthed settlement in Egypt’s north-western Nile Delta dates back around 3,400 years to the New Kingdom era and features a temple believed to have been dedicated to Pharaoh Ramesses II.

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Scientists discover new colour - with a link to ‘The Wizard of Oz'

A team of scientists claim to have discovered a new colour that no human has ever seen before. But what does ‘The Wizard of Oz’ have to do with this contested discovery?

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Has the ancient Macedonian capital city of Lyncus been discovered?

Archaeologists believe they have discovered the birthsite of Alexander the Great’s grandmother in North Macedonia.

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Toddler finds stone which turns out to be 3,800-year-old artifact

Tel Azekah, where the 3-year-old unearthed the ancient artifact, is a well-known archaeological site in Israel’s Shephelah area where excavations have taken place for about 15 years.

Lifestyle

The million-dollar doorstop: How a 'rock' turned out to be a treasure

Now classified as a national treasure of Romania and a protected cultural asset, this discovery shows you need to keep your eyes peeled for what your family members are using to keep their doors ajar.

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150 warriors unearthed in unprecedented Roman mass grave in Vienna

Archaeologists in Vienna have uncovered an incredibly rare Roman-era mass grave, possibly linked to Emperor Domitian’s Danubian campaigns.

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3,200-year-old tomb linked to Ramesses III’s military elite uncovered

Among the key finds inside the tomb are a gold ring inscribed with Ramesses III’s name, bronze arrowheads, and an ivory box.

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Hidden for 2,000 years: UK’s biggest Iron Age treasure trove unearthed

One of the largest and most significant Iron Age hoards ever discovered in the UK has been unveiled. It will likely reshape our understanding of life in Britain 2,000 years ago.

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Missing torso of Buddha statue finally found in Cambodia

According to archaeologists, the head of the same statue was dug up in 1927 and is now in Cambodia's National museum in the capital Phnom Penh. The two parts may be reattached for display.

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Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb discovered for first time since Tutankhamun

Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II in Egypt, marking the first pharaonic burial site found since Tutankhamun in 1922.

Earth News

Oldest evidence of lead pollution found in ancient Greece

Lead released from smelting in ancient Greece is the world’s first toxic pollution, experts say.

Culture news

Rare Roman-British coin hoard found in the Netherlands

Archaeology enthusiasts Reinier Koelink and Gert-Jan Messelaar discovered a rare hoard of 404 Roman and British coins near Bunnik, Utrecht, shedding new light on the Roman conquest of Britain.

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Ancient DNA reveals Celtic women's power in ancient British society

DNA evidence from 2,000 years ago shows that women in Celtic society typically remained in their ancestral communities after marriage, while men were more likely to move away.