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Israeli bombing puts ancient ruins at risk, archaeologists warn
Roman ruins in Lebanon lie just a short distance from sites that have been hit by Israeli air strikes.Top stories - BBC News - 14 hours ago -
Israel strikes Lebanon's Tyre, close to site of ancient Roman ruins
Videos showed clouds of smoke rising from a central area near a Unesco-listed archaeological site.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Reimagining Burford Priory’s ancient gardens
Sheherazade Goldsmith is slowly breathing new life into a Cotswold gemBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Reinventing Concrete, the Ancient Roman Way
By learning the secrets of 2,000-year-old cement, researchers are trying to devise greener, more durable modern options.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
BBC reporter: 'They ransacked my home and left my town in ruins'
The BBC’s Mohanad Hashim, in Sudan for the first time since the war began, sees what has happened to his childhood neighbourhood.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
In Jordan, a ‘Stunning’ Discovery Under Petra’s Ancient Stone
A recent excavation has unearthed 12 human skeletons and a chamber of grave offerings near Petra’s Treasury building, a UNESCO World Heritage site.World - The New York Times - October 15 -
Ancient Cities Unearthed in Mountains of Central Asia
The discovery suggests that trade routes along the Silk Road were far more complex than previously understood.Science - The New York Times - October 23 -
Lebanese flee ancient city of Baalbek as Israel attacks
IDF offensive against Hizbollah continues while US struggles to negotiate end to warWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
This ancient tadpole fossil is the oldest ever discovered
Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known fossil of a tadpole that wriggled around 160 million years agoTech - ABC News - October 30 -
Ancient tomb with jewelry and copper mirrors unearthed in Egypt
The joint Egyptian-American mission excavating the necropolis found coffins for five women, two men and three children.World - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Jerry Seinfeld walks back comments on 'extreme left' ruining comedy
Jerry Seinfeld walked back his remarks about the "extreme left" killing comedy in an interview on the "Breaking Bread with Tom Papa" podcast. This comes after a previous interview with The New ...Politics - NBC News - October 16 -
Jerry Seinfeld takes back comments on 'extreme left' ruining comedy
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld said in a Tuesday interview he regrets saying the “extreme left” was ruining comedy and added, upon further reflection, he does not agree with that sentiment. “I did an ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
After Israel’s Strike at a Hospital Near Beirut, Search Teams Comb the Ruin
As search teams combed the ruins of residential buildings across from Rafik Hariri University Hospital just south of Lebanon’s capital, locals listened for signs of their loved ones in the wreckage.World - The New York Times - October 22 -
Fields aflame and a ruined school: the Ian Parry photojournalism grant 2024 – in pictures
A look at the work of the recipients of the 2024 Ian Parry photojournalism grant (IPPG), which supports young and emerging photographers. This year’s winner is Iva Sidash, from Ukraine. Ximena ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Vanderbilt, the SEC's happiest team, is gleefully ruining seasons across the South
With a 12-team playoff, there are more opportunities on the table. There are also more chances for teams like Vandy to end hopes and dreams of playing in that playoff.Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
The inflation risk for emerging markets
Fiscal indiscipline looms as the biggest threat after central bank battles to slow rising pricesWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
There Is No Leadership Without Risk
Those in positions of leadership fear they will say the wrong thing, or say what they believe to be the right thing in the wrong way.Top stories - The New York Times - October 20 -
The Risk of Trump’s Old Age
If he were my dad, I’d want to take away the car keys — and nuclear codes.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
A grand museum displaying Egypt's ancient treasures is opening for a trial run
The long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum will partially open its main galleries Wednesday, showcasing 12 halls that exhibit aspects of ancient EgyptWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
A grand museum displaying Egypt's ancient treasures is opening for a trial run
The long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum will partially open its main galleries Wednesday, showcasing 12 halls that exhibit aspects of ancient EgyptEntertainment - ABC News - October 15 -
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville make ancient tragedy 'Oedipus' a political thriller
One of the most basic questions in the world is “Who are you?”World - ABC News - October 18 -
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville make ancient tragedy 'Oedipus' a political thriller
One of the most basic questions in the world is “Who are you?”Entertainment - ABC News - October 18 -
Sperm Can’t Unlock an Egg Without This Ancient Molecular Key
Using Google’s AlphaFold, researchers identified the bundle of three sperm proteins that seem to make sexual reproduction possible.Tech - The New York Times - October 21 -
Ancient coins unearthed by metal detectorists sell for $5.6 million
A trove of more than 2,500 silver coins buried for almost 1,000 years will go on display in British museums after being acquired for the nation.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Pompeii archaeologists uncover ancient tiny house with elaborate frescoes
Archaeologists in Pompeii uncovered an ancient tiny home filled with elaborate artwork that has remained largely intact for thousands of years.Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
Ancient oak named after a band is UK Tree of the Year
The Skipinnish Oak in Lochaber is at least 400 years old.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Vast ancient Mayan city is found in a Mexican jungle — by accident
A graduate student analyzing publicly available drone data in Mexico unexpectedly stumbled across a huge ancient Mayan city buried beneath dense jungle.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Harris and Trump's closing arguments and ancient Mayan city discovered: Morning Rundown
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, floating garbage, Tony Hinchcliffe, health insurance, North Korea, Russia-Ukraine War, World Series Game 4, Teri Garr, JeopardyTop stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Ancient town, tombs full of weapons found hidden in Arabian oasis
The remains of the town, dubbed al-Natah, reveal how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Forest keepers: Arhuaco balance modern and ancient ways – photo essay
As leaders gather in Colombia for the global Cop16 nature summit, photographer Dougie Wallace captures the Indigenous Arhuaco, who are deeply involved in protecting the country’s biodiversity – ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
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Archaeologists unearth an ancient Middle Kingdom Egyptian tomb in Luxor
Egyptian authorities say archeologists from Egypt and the United States unearthed an ancient tomb with 11 sealed burials near the famed city of LuxorWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Runes prove Elfdalian is distinct ancient Nordic language, say researchers
Linguists argue language spoken by 2,500 people in central Sweden is more than an esoteric dialect. It is a distinct language that has survived against the odds for centuries in a tiny pocket of ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Indonesian Tribe Adopts Korean Hangul to Preserve Ancient Cia-Cia Language
The Cia-Cia language has been passed down orally for centuries. Now the tribe’s children are learning to write it in Hangul, the Korean script.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago
