History & Science
28 Skeletons Found in 17th-Century Mass Grave in Jambes
Archaeologists in Jambes, Belgium, unearthed a 17th-century mass grave with 28 skeletons, likely soldiers from the historic sieges of Namur.
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Archaeology & Culture
Sanxingdui Bronzes: Real Records of Ancient Rituals
New research reveals Sanxingdui bronze vessels recorded actual sacrificial ceremonies, reshaping understanding of the ancient Shu civilization.
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ScienceArchaeology
500-Year-Older Stonehenge Prototype Discovered in Wiltshire
Archaeologists discover a 5,000-year-old wooden structure near Stonehenge that predates the monument by 500 years, revealing ancient solstice traditions.
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CultureHistory
Over 100 Western Xia Artifacts Go on Display in Shanxi
More than 120 artifacts from the mysterious Western Xia Dynasty go on display at Shanxi Museum, offering a rare glimpse into the Tangut empire's culture.
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CultureArchaeology
Jin-Yuan Octagonal Brick Tombs with Murals Found in Shanxi
Two octagonal brick tombs with murals from the Jin and Yuan dynasties discovered in Shanxi, offering new insights into medieval Chinese funerary art.
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History & Archaeology
Porcelain Shipwreck Off Norway Yields 18th-Century Cargo
An 18th-century shipwreck in Norwegian waters yields remarkably preserved Chinese porcelain, shedding light on historic Europe-Asia trade routes.
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ScienceHistory
Neanderthal Dentist: 59,000-Year-Old Molar Reveals Surgery
A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar from Siberia shows evidence of invasive dental surgery, pushing back the history of medicine by over 40,000 years.
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HistoryHeritage
Skeletons and Tombs Found in Paterskerk Renovation, Halle
Workers renovating a 17th-century church in Halle, Belgium, discovered 14 skeletons and 2 burial vaults beneath the floor, revealing medieval secrets.
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