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Iraq: Reports of third ancient site looted by IS militants
Iraq's government is investigating reports that the ancient archaeological site of Khorsabad in northern Iraq is the latest to be attacked by the Islamic State militant group.The foundations of an ancient palace in the Assyrian city of Khorsabad which has reportedly been looted and destroyed by Islamic State militants near the Ira…
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Genetics: DNA analysis reveals Roman London was a multi-ethnic melting pot
A DNA analysis of four ancient Roman skeletons found in London shows the first inhabitants of the city were a multi-ethnic mix similar to contemporary Londoners, the Museum of London said on Monday.The displayed skeleton of "The Harper Road Woman", one of four ancient Roman skeletons that have undergone DNA analysis [Credit: Museu…
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Fossils: New evidence for combat and cannibalism in tyrannosaurs
A new study published by PeerJ documents injuries inflicted in life and death to a large tyrannosaurine dinosaur. The paper shows that the skull of a genus of tyrannosaur called Daspletosaurus suffered numerous injuries during life, at least some of which were likely inflicted by another Daspletosaurus. It was also bitten after de…
The Great London [05/14/22]
- American history museum sells more than 2,000 items, reviving ethics debate
- Princesses of the Mediterranean in the Dawn of History on show in Athens
- Archaeological history of Syria displayed in 200 artifacts at Daraa Museum
- 'The Earith Jupiter' to go on display at Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Cambridge.
- US museum tells blind visitors: Please touch!