Read more about the article New Monkey Species Discovered In Peruvian Nature Reserve In Amazon
Picture shows Mono Tocon de Aquino (Cheracebus aquinoi) monkey, undated. The new species of primate was discovered in the Allpahuayo Mishana National Reserve, in Peru. (Fanny M. Cornejo, Yunkawasi/Newsflash)

New Monkey Species Discovered In Peruvian Nature Reserve In Amazon

Researchers have discovered a new species of titi monkey in a Peruvian nature reserve in the Amazon. The species was named the Aquino stump-tailed monkey (Cheracebus aquinoi) in honour of…

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Read more about the article Long-Lost Egyptian Sun Temple Found After 4,500 Years
Photo which was taken in an unknown date shows the remains of a mud-brick building in Abu Gorab, Egypt. Preliminary studies indicate that the building may be one of the four lost temples of the Sun from the Fifth Dynasty known through historical sources. (antiquities.gov.eg/Newsflash)

Long-Lost Egyptian Sun Temple Found After 4,500 Years

A mysterious ancient sun temple dating back 4,500 years has been unearthed by archeologists in an Egyptian cemetery for the pharaohs. Sun temples were built to honour the most powerful…

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Read more about the article Rain Shrine In Honour Of Water Goddess Found In Lost City
Excavation of the perimeter wall at the entrance to Rabana valley in Iraqi Kurdistan in undated photo. Archaeological investigations offer up new findings on the history of Parthian settlements in Iraqi Kurdistan. (Rabana-Merquly Archaeological Project/Newsflash)

Rain Shrine In Honour Of Water Goddess Found In Lost City

A rain shrine linked to a water goddess has been found in an ancient mountain fortress that archaeologists believe could be the long-lost city of Natuonia. Little is known of…

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Read more about the article Europe’s Oldest Human Named After Pink Floyd
Presentation of the remains of the first European human being found in Atapuerca archaeological site, Burgos, Spain, July 2022. It has been named as Pink Floyd, like the British band. (Fundacion Atapuerca/Newsflash)

Europe’s Oldest Human Named After Pink Floyd

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Spanish archaeologists have named the oldest hominid ever found in Europe ‘Pink’ after the legendary English rock band Pink Floyd. Remains of man's ancient ancestor - dating back 1.4 million…

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Read more about the article Beautiful New Species Of Rare Burrowing Snake Discovered
Phalotris shawnella, the non-venomous snake, previously unknown to science, that was discovered in Paraguay. (Jean-Paul Brouard/Newsflash)

Beautiful New Species Of Rare Burrowing Snake Discovered

This strikingly beautiful burrowing snake that was previously unknown to science has been discovered in Paraguay and is making waves because of its colouration as well as its rarity. Described…

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Read more about the article Sword Used By Napoleon Bonaparte To Seize Control Of France To Be Auctioned For Millions Of Dollars
Rock Island Auction Company presents Napoleon’s Garniture, a historical collection of militaria, a symbolic set from the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars. (Rock Island Auction Company/Newsflash)

Sword Used By Napoleon Bonaparte To Seize Control Of France To Be Auctioned For Millions Of Dollars

This sword used by Napoleon Bonaparte to seize control of France when he chased the revolutionary government out of office, leading to him becoming Emperor, is set to be auctioned…

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Read more about the article Some Of The Oldest Evidence Of Beer Drinking Found At 9,000 Year Old Chinese Burial Site
9,000-year-old skeleton in China with Long-necked Hu vessel believed to have been used to drink beer, China, 2021.

Some Of The Oldest Evidence Of Beer Drinking Found At 9,000 Year Old Chinese Burial Site

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Experts have discovered evidence of beer drinking in the south of China 9,000 years ago where people are believed to have drunk rudimentary beer from the pots in rituals to…

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Read more about the article Rare Wines And Spirits Found At Greek Royal Palace Including Chivas In Honour Of British Queen
Chivas whiskey in ceramic bottles made to commemorate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II of UK, found in the former royal cellar of Tatoi Royal Palace, in Greece in July 2021.

Rare Wines And Spirits Found At Greek Royal Palace Including Chivas In Honour Of British Queen

Archaeologists at the former Greek Royal Family’s summer palace have unearthed several thousand bottles of rare alcoholic beverages in a hidden cellar including a bottle of Chivas dedicated to Queen…

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