Picture shows Hitler, Gring, Goebbels and Rudolf Hess during a military parade in 1933. Nine Belgian residents who are reportedly convicted of their collaboration with the Nazi regime, still receive a pension for their services in the Third Reich. (Newsflash)

Belgians Who Collaborated With Hitler Still Get Pension From Germany For Services To Reich

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:April 2, 2023

Nine Belgian citizens who collaborated with the Nazis still get their pension from Germany for "services to the Third Reich". The nine citizens, who are convicted of collaborating with the…

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Photo shows a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, undated. For the first time in Europe and only the third time worldwide, a skeleton of an entire T. rex dinosaur of exceptional quality will be offered at auction in Zurich, Switzerland, on April 18, 2023. (Koller Auctions/Newsflash)

T-Rex Skeleton Auction Next Month

• Post author:Thomas Hochwarter
• Post published:March 31, 2023

The skeleton of an entire Tyrannosaurus rex will go under the hammer in Switzerland next month with an expected price of more than GBP 7 million. The skeleton - named…

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Image shows a representation of the zodiac sign Sagittarius, undated photo. German and Egyptian scientists have found unique ceiling paintings in the temple of Esna, in the city of Esna, Egypt. (Ahmed Amin, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities/Newsflash)

Archaeologists Restore Unique Zodiac Ceiling Paintings In Ancient Egyptian Temple

• Post author:ananova
• Post published:March 24, 2023

An international team of archaeologists has restored a series of rare ceiling paintings showing astrological signs of the Zodiac in an ancient Egyptian temple. The researchers, from the University of…

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Photo shows the flower decorations on the mosaic uncovered along the Israel National Trail, undated. The mosaic floor of an ancient church was first discovered in the 1980s but was since been covered over and not accessible. (Israel Antiquities Authority/Newsflash)

Stunning Floral Mosaic Up To 1,500 Years Old Uncovered In Israel

• Post author:William McGee
• Post published:March 23, 2023

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered this stunning mosaic floor that may be up to 1,500 years old. The floor, which is adorned with colourful floral designs, was first uncovered in…

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Image shows four gold earrings, two gold strips and thirty-nine silver pennies, undated photo. Dutch historian Lorenzo Ruijter, 27, found a unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure in Hoogwoud, North Holland province, the Netherlands. (Archeology West-Friesland, Fleur Schinning/Newsflash)

Historian Finds Unique 1,000-Year-Old Mediaeval Gold Treasure Using Metal Detector

• Post author:Georgina Jedikovska
• Post published:March 21, 2023

A 27-year-old historian has found a unique 1,000-year-old mediaeval gold treasure using a metal detector. One of the pieces is said to feature a depiction of Jesus Christ and the…

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Picture shows the recreation of the outfit of Princess 6-Mono born in 1073 AD, undated. It was created to show the hierarchical role that Mixtec women have had since the Postclassic period (900-1522 AD), based on the iconographic study of manuscripts. (Meliton Tapia, INAH/Newsflash)

Boffins Recreate Ancient Mexican Warrior Queen’s Outfit

• Post author:William McGee
• Post published:March 15, 2023

Boffins in Mexico have brought the pre-Hispanic era back to life with this stunning recreation of the outfit of a Mixtec warrior queen. Experts from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology…

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Picture shows the pre-Hispanic mummified adult male body, in Puno, Peru, undated. It's between 600 and 800 years old and was found in the thermal bag of a delivery man, who was trying to show it to his friends. (Ministerio de Cultura/Newsflash)

800-Year-Old Mummy Found In Food Biker’s Bag

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:March 1, 2023

Astonished police have confiscated an 800-year-old mummy found in the thermal delivery bag of a Just Eat-style biker. The ancient remains were discovered during a routine search of young people…

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Image shows sheep or goat droppings, undated photo. The animals were reportedly kept inside the settlements on Mondsee lake, in Upper Austria, Austria, during the winter. (OAeW/Newsflash)

Scientists Crack Secrets Of Ancient Farming With Stone Age Dung

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:February 17, 2023

Scientists have cracked the secrets of Stone Age farmers after studying ancient animal poo still perfectly preserved after 5,500 years. The Neolithic dung was harvested from an ancient settlement built…

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Image shows a curse tablet cursing Priscilla from Gross-Gerau, in Hesse, Germany. The lead tablet, here the front side, consists of three fragments and is inscribed on both sides with a prayer for revenge in Latin. It probably dates from around 100 AD. (Rene Mueller, LEIZA/Newsflash)

Bible Pinched Some Of Its Best Lines, Says Study

• Post author:Georgina Jedikovska
• Post published:February 15, 2023

Creators of the Bible could have pinched some of its best lines from ancient curse tablets, a new study has revealed. Theology experts began by studying the language of the…

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Image shows an anaconda devouring a capybara, undated photo. It was caught by a hunter in Brazil in 1924. (Sven Traenkner/Newsflash)

Gruesome Moment Huge Snake Bit Off More Than It Could Chew Immortalised For A Century

• Post author:Joseph Golder
• Post published:February 5, 2023

This is the historic moment a huge anaconda bit off more than it could chew in Brazil 100 years ago. Because just as the 17ft long snake was swallowing a…

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