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17th-century Frenchwoman's 'innovative' gold dental work was likely torturous to her teeth

The teeth of an aristocratic French woman who lived at the turn of the 17th century were held in place with fine gold wires, a new study has found.

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7.5-foot-long sword from 4th-century Japan may have 'protected' deceased from evil spirits

Archaeologists have unearthed an oversized ceremonial iron sword and a bronze mirror shaped like a shield from a 1,600-year-old burial mound in Nara, Japan.

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Statue of slain Roman emperor dressed as Hercules found near sewer in Rome

Archaeologists in Rome have discovered a statue of an ancient Roman emperor who is dressed to look like Hercules.

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What did the ancient Egyptian pyramids look like when they were built?

The ancient Egyptian pyramids have stood for thousands of years and are among the world's most enduring monuments. But what did the pyramids look like when they were first built?

logo.png  By WG  Feb 6, 2023