Read more about the article Palatial 1,200-year-old Rural Estate With Ancient Cooling System Found In Israel
The water cistern of the rural estate uncovered in Rahat, Israel, with the vaulted complex in the centre, undated photo. The estate is the first of its kind discovered in the Negev. (Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority/Newsflash)

Palatial 1,200-year-old Rural Estate With Ancient Cooling System Found In Israel

Archaeologists carrying out a dig prior to the expansion of the town of Rahat have found the remains of a 1,200-year-old palatial estate that had cooled rooms to escape the…

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Read more about the article New Endangered Lizard Species Discovered In Inca City Machu Picchu
Proctoporus katerynae, was discovered in the buffer zone of the Machiguenga Communal Reserve near Cusco, Peru, and named after renowned biologist Kateryn Pino BolaƱos. (Sernanp/Newsflash)

New Endangered Lizard Species Discovered In Inca City Machu Picchu

A new species of lizard that was classified as endangered almost as soon as it was found has been discovered in the Inca city of Machu Picchu and has been…

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Read more about the article Volunteers To Be Locked In Slammer To Test New Jailbird Rules And Hundreds Apply Despite No Compo
The new Zurich West prison located in the city of Zurich in Switzerland. (Newsflash)

Volunteers To Be Locked In Slammer To Test New Jailbird Rules And Hundreds Apply Despite No Compo

Officials in Switzerland are looking for volunteers to go behind bars to test procedures at a new prison - and hundreds of citizens have already applied, despite not getting a…

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Read more about the article Lucky Woman Finds Over 5Kg Of Whale Vomit Worth A Fortune While Fishing Off Jetty
Aida Zurina Long (41) was fishing when she found 5 kg of whale vomit in Malaysia. (Newsflash)

Lucky Woman Finds Over 5Kg Of Whale Vomit Worth A Fortune While Fishing Off Jetty

This lucky woman in Malaysia has found over five kilogrammes of what appears to be ambergris, also known as 'whale vomit', while she was fishing off a jetty. The lucky…

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Read more about the article Israeli Detectives Find And Seize Priceless Haul Of Ancient Artefacts From Jerusalem Home
Jerusalem District detectives seized Hasmonean coins during a search of the home of a man. (Israel Police/Newsflash)

Israeli Detectives Find And Seize Priceless Haul Of Ancient Artefacts From Jerusalem Home

Cops in Israel have found and seized a haul of valuable archaeological pieces from a home in East Jerusalem. The Jerusalem District detectives found the goods while conducting a search…

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Read more about the article Pendant To Protect Against Evil Eye Found In Israel Indicates Ancient Jews Shared Greek Superstitions
A necklace pendant dating back around 1,500 years ago was uncovered 40 years ago in the village of Arbel in the Galilee was probably used to guard against the evil eye.

Pendant To Protect Against Evil Eye Found In Israel Indicates Ancient Jews Shared Greek Superstitions

A 1,500-year-old necklace pendant discovered in the Galilee that is believed to offer protection against the "evil eye" has been handed over to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). The amulet…

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