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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,…
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Luxurious private spa complex with banquet hall unearthed in Pompeii
The extraordinary discovery reveals how elite Roman homes were much more than just private residences – they were grand stages…
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NY pols want to tweak 2019 ‘reforms’ on how prosecutors share evidence to avoid dismissals
The state legislature could change how prosecutors share evidence with defense lawyers in criminal cases, after district attorneys griped that…
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UK’s largest dinosaur trackway discovered in Oxfordshire quarry
The UK’s largest dinosaur trackway has been uncovered in a quarry in Oxfordshire, revealing a fascinating glimpse into the Jurassic…
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37,000-year-old religious figure of tortoise discovered in Israel
One of the oldest religious symbols from the Levant area has been discovered by researchers in Israel. ADVERTISEMENT New research…
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Archaeologists uncover ‘remarkable’ section of a Roman road in London
Built after the Roman invasion in AD 43, the 2,000-year-old road connected the port of Dover to Londinium and the…
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Scientists teach rats to drive tiny cars and ‘unexpectedly’ discover the rodents enjoy revving their engines
Forget the cheese — these rats have a need for speed. Scientists teaching rats to drive have discovered that not…
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DNA tests reveal Pompeii victims were not who archaeologists believed
DNA analysis reveals certain Pompeii victims weren’t biologically related, challenging long-held assumptions about their family roles and identities. ADVERTISEMENT New…
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Lost Chopin waltz discovered after nearly 200 years
An unknown waltz believed to be by the Polish composer Frédéric Chopin has been unearthed in a library vault in…
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Fossilized remains of 75-million-year-old ‘swamp dweller’ discovered in Colorado
The fossilized remains of a nearly 75-million-year-old “swamp dweller” have been discovered by paleontologists in northwest Colorado. The University of…
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