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There was a mammoth hiding in the wine cellar

There was a mammoth hiding in the wine cellar

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During the renovation of an old wine cellar in Gobelsburg, Austria, local winemaker Andreas Pernerstorfer discovered large bones that prompted him to contact experts. The find turned out to contain 30,000 to 40,000-year-old mammoth remains. It is the most significant find of mammoth bones in Austria for more than a century and the first to be explored using modern methods...
One of the great mysteries of the Egyptian pyramids solved

One of the great mysteries of the Egyptian pyramids solved

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For many years, archaeologists believed that the ancient Egyptians must have used some sort of watercourse to transport the heavy stone blocks to build the pyramids. But until now, no one was sure of the location, shape, size or proximity of such a waterway. Last week, an international research team announced a discovery that sheds light on this mystery...
Study: Beethoven was full of lead, but it didn't kill him

Study: Beethoven was full of lead, but it didn't kill him

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A recent scientific study has produced surprising results about the health of the famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Analysis of strands of his hair revealed high concentrations of lead, arsenic and mercury. They contained levels of lead up to 100 times higher than is now considered safe. They caused long-term health complications, but they didn't kill the genius composer...
Detectives found the robber's gold and silver treasure

Detectives found the robber's gold and silver treasure

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The Polish detector group Świętokrzyska Grupa Eksploracyjna has discovered several hoards of silver and gold coins associated with the infamous "adventurer", false prophet and robber Antoni Jaczewski, who made his fortune on the superstition of people seeking a cure during a plague epidemic..
Two unique detector finds worth millions stolen from museum

Two unique detector finds worth millions stolen from museum

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One of the largest gold neckpieces from the Bronze Age, worth CZK 6.4 million, was stolen. On Tuesday 7. May 7, thieves broke into the Ely Museum in the early hours of the morning and purposely stole two meatIn addition to the necklace, there was also a heavy gold bracelet from the Bronze Age. Experts fear that the objects will be melted down and their cultural and historical value will disappear forever...
Why did Neanderthals become extinct and Homo sapiens "won"? Different social structures may have been the key

Why did Neanderthals become extinct and Homo sapiens "won"? Different social structures may have been the key

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Neanderthals had big brains, their own language and used sophisticated tools. They were smart, had aesthetic and artistic sensibilities, and were spiritually based - they buried their dead with reverence. In many ways they were equal to modern humans and in many ways even surpassed them. So why did the Neanderthals die out while our ancestors took over the world? New evidence suggests that the fundamental differences were not in individual skills, but in our societies...
A 2500-year-old perfectly preserved bronze helmet has been discovered in Croatia

A 2500-year-old perfectly preserved bronze helmet has been discovered in Croatia

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An ancient Greco-Illyrian helmet was discovered during the excavation of an archaeological burial site on the Croatian Pelješac peninsula about 40 km from Dubrovnik. It was probably left at the site as a memento of a deceased soldier. This is the second helmet - the first and younger one was discovered just ten metres away.
A medieval Christian grave with a unique set of silver bracketed tombs

A medieval Christian grave with a unique set of silver bracketed tombs

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An 800-year-old Christian tomb with a treasure trove of silver bractates has been discovered in the grounds of Brahekyrkan Church in Visingsö, Sweden. In the Middle Ages, Christians were rarely buried with grave goods, and it is very rare to discover a burial with more coins in this period. Moreover, some of the coins of this burial were unknown until now.

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