1,800-year-old villa and mosaics of Greek fisherman Phainos discovered in Turkey

1,800-year-old villa and mosaics of Greek fisherman Phainos discovered in Turkey

Archaeological ruins and mosaics discovered in Turkey’s southwestern city of Muğla have been confirmed to belong to the villa of fisherman ...

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Ruins of ancient palace likely found beside river in Japan's Nara

Ruins of ancient palace likely found beside river in Japan's Nara

Building a palace near the water’s edge isn’t the safest location, as it could endanger the lives of its residents in the event of flooding...

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Largest pre-Columbian adobe city still holds surprises for archaeologists

Largest pre-Columbian adobe city still holds surprises for archaeologists

The discovery of new murals carved in high relief at the archaeological complex of Chan Chan, the largest pre-Columbian city built of adobe...

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1,300-year-old inscriptions found on medieval Cornish stone

1,300-year-old inscriptions found on medieval Cornish stone

A stone inscribed with Latin writing and Greek letters as well as Christian symbols – all dating from the 7th century – has been excavated ...

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Aurelian Walls tower in Rome partially collapses

Aurelian Walls tower in Rome partially collapses

A tower on Rome's ancient Aurelian Walls partially collapsed on Friday. Part of the roof gave in and nearby streets were closed to traf...

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Secrets of extinct cow with face like a bulldog revealed

Secrets of extinct cow with face like a bulldog revealed

An international team of scientists have used the latest genetic and anatomical techniques to study the remains of a cow with a short face ...

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Primates in peril

Primates in peril

Primates are fascinating. They are intelligent, live in complex societies and are a vital part of the ecosystem. Lemurs, lorises, galagos, ...

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Restoration work on Prague’s medieval Astronomical Clock reveals hidden secrets

Restoration work on Prague’s medieval Astronomical Clock reveals hidden secrets

The Astronomical Clock at the Old Town Hall on Old Town Square, whose oldest parts date to 1410, belongs among the most famous sights in Pr...

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