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Science behind the story of Richard’s remains
The discovery of the remains of Richard III made headlines around the world. Now a new book sheds light on the archaeology involved. Chris Bond reports.WHEN archaeologists discovered a skeleton under a council car park in Leicester in September 2012, it caused a flurry of interest not only here, but around the world.What made this…
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1888 “City of Chester” Shipwreck Rediscovered in Under Golden Gate Bridge
A steamship that sank with 16 passengers aboard in 1888 has been located again under the Golden Gate Bridge, leading to the release of new sonar images of the boat sitting upright, covered in mud.James Delgado, director of maritime heritage for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Sanctuaries, called the rediscovery of the passenger…
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‘Gospel of Jesus’s Wife’: Doubts Raised About Ancient Text
The authenticity of the “Gospel of Jesus’s Wife” has been debated since the papyrus was revealed in 2012. Now, new information uncovered by Live Science raises doubts about the origins of the scrap of papyrus. read more: ‘Gospel of Jesus’s Wife’: Doubts Raised About Ancient Text | LiveScience.
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Stonehenge Rock Source Identified
Scientists have found the exact source of Stonehenge’s smaller bluestones, new research suggests.The stones’ rock composition revealed they come from a nearby outcropping, located about 1.8 miles 3 kilometers away from the site originally proposed as the source of such rocks nearly a century ago. The discovery of the rock’s origin, in turn, could help…
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Steampunk Star Wars Reveal Yoda, Darth Vader & Princess Leia As You’ve Never Seen Them Before PICTURES
What do you get if you give Han Solo a sci-fi/ Victoriana makeover?A dashing space hero in google specs smoking a pipe, obviously.Welcome to Steampunk Star Wars – a project by artist Bjorn Hurri. See more : Steampunk Star Wars Reveal Yoda, Darth Vader & Princess Leia As You’ve Never Seen Them Before PICTURES.
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Knutsford Roman hoard among secrets uncovered at Cheshire Archaeology Day
RESIDENTS are being invited to uncover secrets of Cheshire’s past– including a hoard of Roman coins, brooches and rings from Knutsford – at Cheshire Archaeology Day.The popular annual event takes place at Winsford Lifestyle Centre this Saturday, April 26, and visitors will have the chance to view artefacts and learn about recent archaeological discoveries. read…
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Restaurant owner believes Jesus’ face appeared in pancake
The owner of a café in Norco believes the face of Jesus Christ appeared in a pancake.Karen Hendrickson, the owner of Cowgirl Café, said a server initially noticed the biblical figure show up in the breakfast favorite on Good Friday. read more: Restaurant owner believes Jesus’ face appeared in pancake.
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The Tragic Story of How Einstein’s Brain Was Stolen and Wasn’t Even Special
My headline may be a bit misleading. Albert Einstein, the Nobel prize-winning physicist who gave the world the theory of relativity, E = mc2, and the law of the photoelectric effect, obviously had a special brain. So special that when he died in Princeton Hospital, on April 17, 1955, the pathologist on call, Thomas Harvey,…
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Great Scott! Google Street View enables time travel – flux capacitor not needed
Time travel has been a fantasy for many. Popular movies such as the Back to the Future trilogy and Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure have piqued people’s imaginations. After all, who wouldn’t want to travel back in time to see the dinosaurs or travel forward to see the iPhone 27? That would be awesome!Sadly, this…
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The Microbiology of Zombies
Zombies come in a variety of forms these days; fast ones, slow ones, flesh-eating ones, scary ones and funny ones but whatever the type of zombie, they remain one of the most scary and successful “monsters” in popular culture. The model zombie is thought to originate long ago in the voodoo cultures of Haiti and…
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Vortex at Thompson Park among 50 paranormal destinations highlighted by tourism website
A source of intrigue for more than a century, the so-called vortex at Thompson Park is among 50 paranormal destinations on a “haunted trail” across New York state featured at http://www.HauntedHistoryTrail.com.Twenty tourism promotion agencies across the state, including the 1000 Islands International Tourism Council, cooperated to launch the website and a trail map brochure to…
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Football spectators spooked by ‘ghost’ which appears to run through fans during match in Bolivia
Football spectators have been spooked by a ghostly figure that appears to run through fans during a match in Bolivia.The unexplained shadow glides quickly through the stands during a game in Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz, Bolivia, on Thursday night.It even appears to run straight through a barrier at speed. Read more at: Football…
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Gallipoli ‘ghost’ an open and shutter case
It may be no great stretch to imagine ghosts lurk on the Gallipoli Peninsula, but a spectral image on a camera frame proved to be no such visitation.Fairfax photographer Joe Armao spent an entire night studying the strange, hair-raising blur on one of his pictures before reaching the conclusion it was the result of a…
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‘Unexplained’ Wow! ‘alien’ signal ‘may have been interference’
A top radio astronomer has said that the unexplained Wow! signal from decades ago may have been interference or just some curious fault with some equipment.Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell told News24 that she came to the conclusion as the signal didn’t repeat and nothing else like has been seen. read more: ‘Unexplained’ Wow! ‘alien’ signal…
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In that sleep of death | freaky folk tales
To mark Shakespeare’s 450th birthday and St. George’s Day, I have written a little tale of death and dreaming… 23rd April 1924 I had settled down for the night in the porch of a small church near Alveston, on the road from Stratford, with the words of the great bard heavy on my mind: but,…
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An Armchair Tour of Britain’s White Horses
Living in Wiltshire, I regularly find myself driving past white horses that have been etched into the countryside. A number of these white horses I have seen numerous times, but really I know nothing about them. So I recently had the idea to get in the car and do a tour of the local Wiltshire…
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Here be Dragons
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‘Roman’ skeletons unearthed among treasure haul during digs in west Suffolk
Nine skeletons and four cremation pits are among the discoveries made by archaeologists at Bardwell, Barnham, Pakenham and Rougham, all near Bury St Edmunds.Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and medieval items were also unearthed by archaeologists working for Anglian Water, which was carrying out surveys before installing a new £9m, 31km pipeline. read more:…
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The XXX-Files: Is Area 69, A Brothel Near Area 51, Spying on Government Secrets?
Not far up the road from the top secret military base Area 51 aka ‘Groom Lake’, ‘Dreamland’ etc lies Area 69 – another location with secrets, though of a different kind: it’s a brothel. Said to cater to the sci-fi enthusiast, incorporating sex into an array of role-playing settings from famous sci-fi films and TV…
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St. George’s Day in United Kingdom
St George’s Day in England remembers St George, England’s patron saint. The anniversary of his death, which is on April 23, is seen as England’s national day. According to legend, he was a soldier in the Roman army who killed a dragon and saved a princess. read more: St. George’s Day in United Kingdom.
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Rock engravings discovered near Palakkad
A large number of prehistoric, early historic, medieval, and later medieval archaeological sites relating to ancient Tamizhakam have been found.A team of archaeologists have discovered a site of rock engravings at Chathiyodu in Palakkad district. read more: Rock engravings discovered near Palakkad – The Hindu.
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This car murdered at least 14 people and inspired a classic horror film
Stephen King’s Christine made for one hell of a terrifying book and movie, but what if there really is a car so haunted, so possessed, that its known for killing dozens and dozens of people? Meet the 1964 Dodge 330 Limited Edition dubbed the “GoldenEagle,” the most evil car in America. read more: This car…
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Winnie the Who: The Tale Behind the Beloved Storybook Bear
When Canadian veterinarian and soldier Harry Colebourn picked up a bear cub from a Canadian trapper, he never expected his military mascot to inspire one of the world’s most popular children’s book characters. read more: Winnie the Who: The Tale Behind the Beloved Storybook Bear | Roadtrippers.
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A Geological Haunting in Connecticut
For hundreds of years spooky noises have emanated from the wooded hills surrounding the village of Moodus, Connecticut. The deep rumblings and jarring cracks seem to come from within the hills themselves and are often accompanied by tremors. Over the years they have inspired a sense of foreboding among the local inhabitants. The original Native…
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Yorkshire community to resurrect maypole dancing
A group of youngsters are determined to revive Maypole dancing – 25 years since the tradition has been taught in their community.The 12 girls from Carleton-in-Craven, North Yorkshire, are being taught May Day songs and dances amid fears the tradition could be lost forever if it is not passed on. Read More …