Thomas Jefferson’s “original Rough draught,” or rough draft, of the Declaration of Independence, written in June 1776, includes dozens of…
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Israeli archaeologists uncover stunning 1,700-year-old mosaic
Archaeologists in Israel are showing off a newly-discovered 1,700-year old mosaic this week. The Roman-era mosaic was excavated in central…
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Scientists say bones of new human relative discovered in South Africa
MAGALIESBURG, South Africa – Scientists say they’ve discovered a new member of the human family tree, revealed by a huge…
Read MoreBritish scientists say they’ve found wounds that likely killed Richard III
British pathologists investigating the skeleton of Richard III say they may have located the wound that killed him 530 years…
Read MoreNew clues to King Solomon’s mines found
New evidence that links the vast copper mines in southern tip of Israel to the reign of King Solomon has…
Read MoreAt least 50 mummies unearthed at Egypt’s Valley of the Kings
Archaeologists have discovered the final resting place of at least 50 royal Egyptians including princes, princesses and infants while excavating…
Read More‘Extraordinarily rare’ Crusade-era seal discovered in Jerusalem
A rare Crusade-era lead seal used to secure a letter was uncovered in an ancient farmstead in Jerusalem, the IAA…
Read MoreGerman scientists say ‘great likelihood’ they’ve found Charlemagne’s bones
German scientists have said that there is a “great likelihood” that bones taken from the supposed resting place of Charlemagne…
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Scientists verify Rembrandt self-portrait worth an estimated $50M
Scientists in Britain have confirmed a 1635 painting of Dutch artist Rembrandt to be an authentic self-portrait, putting to rest…
Read More‘Lost Gospel’ claims Jesus was married, had children
Was Jesus married to Mary Magdalene and the father of two? That’s what a scandalous new book based on an…
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