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Archaeologists discover first pharaoh's tomb in Egypt in more than a century

Discovery of the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II is the first of its kind in over a century, significant for Egyptology.

Germany news

fromABC7 Chicago

A mass grave for fighters in a Roman Empire-era battle is revealed in Vienna

A mass grave of 1st-century warriors, discovered in Vienna, reveals unique evidence of early conflict between Germanic tribes and the Roman Empire.

London

Hundreds of skeletons, medieval church found beneath university property

The excavation revealed 317 skeletons and a medieval church, surprising archaeologists during the university's construction plans.

Medieval derelict ship found in Barcelona

A 500-year-old ship, Ciutadella I, was discovered in Barcelona, marking a significant archaeological find related to the city's maritime history.

Farmer finds Bronze Age necklace in Poland

A 2,500-year-old bronze necklace was discovered in Poland, marking a significant archaeological find from the Hallstatt C period.

History

Rock-cut tomb found in courtyard of a house

UK news

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Archaeologists discover first pharaoh's tomb in Egypt in more than a century

Discovery of the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II is the first of its kind in over a century, significant for Egyptology.

Germany news

fromABC7 Chicago

A mass grave for fighters in a Roman Empire-era battle is revealed in Vienna

A mass grave of 1st-century warriors, discovered in Vienna, reveals unique evidence of early conflict between Germanic tribes and the Roman Empire.

London

Hundreds of skeletons, medieval church found beneath university property

The excavation revealed 317 skeletons and a medieval church, surprising archaeologists during the university's construction plans.

Medieval derelict ship found in Barcelona

A 500-year-old ship, Ciutadella I, was discovered in Barcelona, marking a significant archaeological find related to the city's maritime history.

Farmer finds Bronze Age necklace in Poland

A 2,500-year-old bronze necklace was discovered in Poland, marking a significant archaeological find from the Hallstatt C period.

History

Rock-cut tomb found in courtyard of a house

A Groundbreaking Ship That Sank in Lake Superior in 1892 Is Discovered

The wreck of the Western Reserve was discovered over 132 years after sinking during a storm on Lake Superior.

2 weeks ago

History

Angler fishing in Lake Michigan uncovers remains of century-old sunken tugboat

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

A Groundbreaking Ship That Sank in Lake Superior in 1892 Is Discovered

The wreck of the Western Reserve was discovered over 132 years after sinking during a storm on Lake Superior.

2 weeks ago

History

Angler fishing in Lake Michigan uncovers remains of century-old sunken tugboat

US news

Opinion: A wealth of wisdom for a bargain price

History

Harvard Law School's $27.50 copy of Magna Carta is an original

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Higher education

Harvard bought a cheap copy of the Magna Carta - but it's actually a rare original from the 13th century worth at least $21 million

History

Magna Carta copy' bought for $27.50 now believed to be genuine

fromwww.npr.org

History

Harvard learned it has an authentic Magna Carta. In 1946, it paid less than $28 for it

US news

fromwww.npr.org

2 weeks ago

Opinion: A wealth of wisdom for a bargain price

A previously unrecognized original Magna Carta has been identified at Harvard Law School, purchased for $27.50 in 1946.

Harvard Law School's $27.50 copy of Magna Carta is an original

A 1946 purchase of $27.50 is now recognized as one of seven known originals of King Edward I's Magna Carta from 1300.

Higher education

Harvard bought a cheap copy of the Magna Carta - but it's actually a rare original from the 13th century worth at least $21 million

Harvard University owns an original Magna Carta manuscript mistakenly believed to be a copy, valued at nearly a million times its purchase price.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Magna Carta copy' bought for $27.50 now believed to be genuine

A rare original Magna Carta, misidentified for 80 years, was uncovered and confirmed as significant historical document dating back to 1300.

fromwww.npr.org

Harvard learned it has an authentic Magna Carta. In 1946, it paid less than $28 for it

A medieval history professor discovered an authentic 1300 Magna Carta in Harvard's archives, significantly altering its historical narrative.

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Germany news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Argentina's top court finds Nazi files of global significance' in basement

Nazi propaganda materials from 1941 discovered in Argentina's Supreme Court highlight historical connections and unresolved issues regarding the Holocaust.

Secret passage under Capitol floorboard leads to hidden tunnel, video shows

A US representative revealed a historical secret tunnel beneath the Capitol linked to the War of 1812.

Washington DC

fromMail Online

Secret tunnel found below US Capitol used to 'attack' the president

A hidden staircase in the Capitol may have been used by British soldiers during the War of 1812.

Washington DC

Secret passage under Capitol floorboard leads to hidden tunnel, video shows

A US representative revealed a historical secret tunnel beneath the Capitol linked to the War of 1812.

Washington DC

fromMail Online

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

Secret tunnel found below US Capitol used to 'attack' the president

A hidden staircase in the Capitol may have been used by British soldiers during the War of 1812.

more#war-of-1812

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Unexpected Discovery Links Modern Versailles Vineyard to 18th-Century Winemaking Tradition

A historic vineyard in Versailles has been restored, reviving centuries of viticulture in the Ãle-de-France region.

Arts

Newly discovered documents about legendary King Arthur hidden in unlikeliest of places for 800 years

A rare 13th-century manuscript of King Arthur and Merlin has been rediscovered, surviving centuries through unique circumstances.

fromFuturism

Scientists Recover Underwater Camera Designed to Snap Photos of Loch Ness Monster

"While this wasn't a find we expected to make, we're happy that this piece of Nessie hunting history can be shared and perhaps at least the mystery of who left it in the loch can be solved."

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fromwww.nytimes.com