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Does the 2000-year-old "swan" jar contain the elixir of immortality?

Does the 2000-year-old "swan" jar contain the elixir of immortality?

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A swan-shaped bronze vessel containing more than three litres of an unknown liquid was discovered last week in Sanmenxia city in central China's Henan province. It was lying in a tomb found during a rescue archaeological survey during the construction of a new part of the city. It is the first bronze pot of this type found in Sanmenxia.
Preserved Roman mosaic

Preserved Roman mosaic

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This year will again be rich in archaeological discoveries for Italy. A newly preserved Roman mosaic has been unearthed in the province of Verona, the second major find in May.
Mysterious Anglo-Saxon brooch

Mysterious Anglo-Saxon brooch

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The British Museum examined an Anglo-Saxon brooch recovered by a metal detectorist in Norfolk. But experts have been unable to pinpoint its exact origins. It was found in a field where the owner had soil brought in.
30 May 1434 Battle of Lipan 30. 5. 1434

30 May 1434 Battle of Lipan

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The last great Hussite battle took place on 30 May 1434. Nearly two thousand people died at Lipany, including Prokop Holý. The result of the clash opened the way for Sigismund to the Czech throne.
28.5. 1884 Edv(u)ard Beneš is born 28. 5. 1884

28.5. 1884 Edv(u)ard Beneš is born

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Edvard Benes was born Eduard. He changed his first name during his studies. His father owned a farm, which he kept expanding. He wanted his youngest son to be a shoemaker, but he chose another path.

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