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Medieval discovery: pottery and leather shoes found in dig

REMNANTS of what appears to have been a medieval mill, including "very well-preserved" timber beams, pottery and leather shoes, have been found underneath Meeting House Square in Temple Bar, Dublin.

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Science friction: Study questions how long ago ancient ancestors learned to use fire

AP: WASHINGTON — A new study is raising questions about when ancient human ancestors in Europe learned to control fire, one of the most important steps on the long path to civilization.

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Human remains found in Bronze Age pots

Two Bronze Age burial pots containing human remains have been found at the base of a standing stone in Angus.

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Egypt's Archaeological Sites Stand Unguarded

by Rossella Lorenzi

Concerned archaeologists called today on Egypt's Prime Minister Essam Sharaf to return police to archaeological sites. The move is required to put an end to illegal excavations and wild looting of storehouses and tombs.

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Ancient Egyptians made the arduous trek to Chad new research suggests

A trip across the desert of southwest Egypt is not for the faint of heart. Modern day travellers departing southwest from the Dakhla Oasis will find themselves hitting their flasks as they traverse the Egyptian wilderness. Water sources are scarce, the area is sparsely populated and the lack of landmarks means you'll want to keep your GPS system in good order.

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Archaeological dig uncovers Roman activity near Stroud

A study has begun into items found in an archaeological dig near Stroud. The excavation at a site at Ebley Road in Stonehouse has revealed evidence of some of the earliest Roman activity known in the Stroud Valleys.

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Who Owns History? Egyptian Looting Raises Questions

by Benjamin Radford

When visitors to museums see artifacts from cultures all around the world, an uncomfortable question sometimes arises: Why are they here?

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Pompeii Couple Reunited in Marble Inscription

by Rossella Lorenzi

A married couple from Pompeii have been reunited with the recovery of a missing piece of a 2000-year-old marble puzzle made of several inscribed fragments.

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Archaeologists discover ancient rain water harvesting site in Maharashtra

In a significant discovery, archaeologists have stumbled upon an ancient rain water harvesting site having 13 rock-cut reservoirs, in central Maharashtra, which they say is the largest one in the country.

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She's aged well: Face of incredibly preserved 700-year-old mummy found by chance by Chinese road workers

These incredible pictures show a 700-year-old mummy, which was discovered by chance - by road workers - in excellent condition in eastern China.

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