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This Week In History News, Mar. 10 – 16

Neolithic cobra pottery unearthed in Taiwan, missing half of Ramses II statue found in Egypt, mass grave filled with plague victims discovered in Germany.

By All That's Interesting • Mar 15, 2024

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This Week In History News, Mar. 10 – 16

Neolithic cobra pottery unearthed in Taiwan, missing half of Ramses II statue found in Egypt, mass grave filled with plague victims discovered in Germany.

By All That's Interesting • March 15, 2024

Well-Preserved Ming Dynasty Tomb Unearthed In Northern China

Discovered in the city of Xinzhou, this Ming Dynasty tomb was filled with various offerings and artifacts.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 15, 2024

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Well-Preserved Ming Dynasty Tomb Unearthed In Northern China

Discovered in the city of Xinzhou, this Ming Dynasty tomb was filled with various offerings and artifacts.

By Austin Harvey • March 15, 2024

Painting Bought For $300 Turns Out To Be Rare J. M. W. Turner Watercolor Worth As Much As $40,000

The J. M. W. Turner watercolor is a "significant" find, and it's just the latest of the artist's paintings to be rediscovered.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 15, 2024

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Painting Bought For $300 Turns Out To Be Rare J. M. W. Turner Watercolor Worth As Much As $40,000

The J. M. W. Turner watercolor is a "significant" find, and it's just the latest of the artist's paintings to be rediscovered.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 15, 2024

New Species Of 125-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Found Perfectly Preserved In ‘Cretaceous Pompeii’

Researchers believe that the creatures were suffocated by volcanic ash while sleeping in their underground den.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 15, 2024

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New Species Of 125-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Found Perfectly Preserved In ‘Cretaceous Pompeii’

Researchers believe that the creatures were suffocated by volcanic ash while sleeping in their underground den.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 15, 2024

Residents Of Japanese City Warned To Beware Of Cat Who Fell In A Vat Of Toxic Chemicals — And Is Now On The Loose

The cat appeared to have fallen into a vat of hexavalent chromium in Fukuyama, Japan before darting into the night.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 14, 2024

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Residents Of Japanese City Warned To Beware Of Cat Who Fell In A Vat Of Toxic Chemicals — And Is Now On The Loose

The cat appeared to have fallen into a vat of hexavalent chromium in Fukuyama, Japan before darting into the night.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 14, 2024

Medieval Moat And Bridge Of ‘High Significance’ Found Protecting An English Farmhouse

Excavations near Tewkesbury Abbey revealed the site of a Medieval farmstead — and the surprising remains of a moat that once surrounded it.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 14, 2024

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Medieval Moat And Bridge Of ‘High Significance’ Found Protecting An English Farmhouse

Excavations near Tewkesbury Abbey revealed the site of a Medieval farmstead — and the surprising remains of a moat that once surrounded it.

By Austin Harvey • March 14, 2024

Construction Workers At A Historic British Estate Happen Upon A Statue Head From Ancient Rome

Construction worker Greg Crawley was operating a mechanical digger when he came upon a large stone — one that turned out to be the head of an ancient Roman statue.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 13, 2024

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Construction Workers At A Historic British Estate Happen Upon A Statue Head From Ancient Rome

Construction worker Greg Crawley was operating a mechanical digger when he came upon a large stone — one that turned out to be the head of an ancient Roman statue.

By Austin Harvey • March 13, 2024

A City Lost For Centuries Has Been Uncovered By Archaeologists in Rural Kansas

"Lots of artifacts have been taken from here. Now we know why. There were 20,000 people living here for over 200 years."

By Caroline Redmond • Mar 13, 2024

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A City Lost For Centuries Has Been Uncovered By Archaeologists in Rural Kansas

"Lots of artifacts have been taken from here. Now we know why. There were 20,000 people living here for over 200 years."

By Caroline Redmond • March 13, 2024

‘Spectacular’ 500-Year-Old Gold Ring With Image Of Christ Discovered In Sweden

Ongoing archaeological excavations in Kalmar, Sweden have revealed a wealth of objects, including a stunning gold ring that was likely lost 500 years ago.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 12, 2024

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‘Spectacular’ 500-Year-Old Gold Ring With Image Of Christ Discovered In Sweden

Ongoing archaeological excavations in Kalmar, Sweden have revealed a wealth of objects, including a stunning gold ring that was likely lost 500 years ago.

By Austin Harvey • March 12, 2024

Striking Evidence Of 11,000-Year-Old Facial Piercings Discovered In Turkey

The ornaments found at Boncuklu Tarla in Turkey were discovered alongside skeletons, marking the first time that such items were discovered "in situ" with human remains.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 12, 2024

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Striking Evidence Of 11,000-Year-Old Facial Piercings Discovered In Turkey

The ornaments found at Boncuklu Tarla in Turkey were discovered alongside skeletons, marking the first time that such items were discovered "in situ" with human remains.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 12, 2024