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Archeologists believe that the newly discovered skeletons were a man and a woman who spent their final moments in what is believed to be a bedroom.

Newly found skeletons in Pompeii spent last moments hiding from eruption in bedroom

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An American-born woman who became not only the oldest living person in the world but also the oldest person to survive contracting COVID-19 passed away at the staggering age of 117 on Tuesday. Maria Branyas had assumed the Guinness World Record title following the death of French nun Lucile Randon in January. Born 1907 in San Francisco to Catalan parents, Branyas lived in Texas and Louisiana with her family before returning to Barcelona and later Banyoles. She worked as a nurse during the Spanish Civil War after marrying her husband Joan Moret, a traumatologist who died in 1976. Branyas’ family announced her passing on X, quoting a poetic farewell message she wrote: “Death will find me worn out from having lived so long,” the post read, “but I want it to find me smiling, free and satisfied.”Read it at New York TimesRead more at The Daily Beast.

World’s Oldest Person Dies, 117, Leaves Poetic Last Message

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One of the many archaeological mysteries at Britain’s Stonehenge has been solved. The site’s six-ton Altar Stone hails from over 400 miles north in Scotland, not from Wales or other closer areas of southern England as scientists previously thought. This trek points to the possibility that more advanced transportation methods and societal organization existed here about 5,000 years ago. The findings are described in a study published August 14 in the journal Nature.

Geologists crack a major Stonehenge mystery

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While Guinness World Records officially lists the Djoser Step pyramid in Egypt as the world’s oldest pyramid (around 2,630 BC), one paper published in October claimed a layer of the Gunung Padang pyramid in Indonesia was constructed as far back as 25,000 BC – though there has since been doubts as to whether the structure was ever man-made at all.In research led by Danny Hilman Natawidjaja of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, and published in the journal Archaeological Prospection, the academics write that “the pyramid’s core consists of meticulously sculpted massive andesite lava” and that the “oldest construction” element of...

'World’s oldest pyramid' built 25,000 years ago was not made by humans, archaeologists claim

Stonehenge has long held an air of mystery around it, but new research has helped clear up some of the facts, revealing both the origin and transport method of one of the key stones. Led by Australia's Curtin University, these new findings suggest that the Altar Stone (one of the...

Scientists have finally solved a major Stonehenge mystery

Picture a time when prehistoric humans roamed the wetlands of what is now New Mexico, unaware that their everyday activities would leave a mark for us to study thousands of years later. The fossilized footprints discovered at White Sands National Park offer a rare glimpse into the lives of these ancient people, revealing stories that static bones and stone tools cannot tell.

Scientists uncover ancient footprint that suggests humans came to North America 23,000 years ago

Strange structures up to 1,300 feet (around 400 metres) long have been discovered deep beneath the ice in Antarctica.The never-before-seen shapes were uncovered when a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) dove 10 miles (17 kilometres) below the Dotson Ice Shelf, in the west of the continent, and travelled more than 600 miles (1,000 kilometres) along the underside of the ice, Live Science reports.The Dotson Ice Shelf is a 30-mile-wide (50 kilometre) chunk of floating ice which is seven times the size of New York City.It is part of the West Antarctic ice sheet, which is home to glaciers that are breaking...

Stunning giant structures found lurking beneath Antarctic ice

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

For almost 2,000 years, a once-bustling city in the desert of Saudi Arabia was left abandoned to the sands of time.Hegra, a thriving international trade hub in the first century AD, fell into a steady decline after it was annexed by the Roman empire in 106 AD.Then, in the centuries that followed, it was all but forgotten: occasionally mentioned by pilgrims on their way to Mecca, but left largely untouched.Yet languishing in the burning sun for nearly two millennia left the extraordinary site remarkably well-preserved.And now it has finally opened up to both tourists and experts who are hailing it...

Breathtaking ancient city discovered in the desert reveals secrets of a forgotten civilisation

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THE OLDEST animal walking the earth has lived through eight British monarchs, 40 US presidents and could be even older than first thought. Meet Jonathan, the giant tortoise who is 192 years old – at the “absolute” minimum. The “gentleman tortoise” is thought to have hatched around 1832 at the latest in the Seychelles, since living […]

Meet oldest living animal to walk the earth – Jonathan the tortoise who met late Queen & lived through 40 US presidents

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A 2018 astronaut photo shows Nicaragua's active Momotombo volcano spitting out a cloud of toxic gas and steam just a few years after its latest eruption.

Earth from space: 'Smoking terror' volcano that destroyed city 400 years ago burps toxic cloud

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A hoard of coins that was unearthed by a metal detectorist who was inspired by Indiana Jones is to be sold at auction with an estimate of £75,000.George Ridgway made the find in a recently harvested barley field in the grounds of Helmingham Hall near Stowmarket, Suffolk, in 2019.The 34-year-old, who works for the family butchers business, said he “couldn’t believe” what he found.He said he called his father to guard the site until the arrival of an archaeological team when he realised the scale of the discovery.The collection of 748 gold and silver coins is estimated to date from...

Coins discovered by metal detectorist inspired by Indiana Jones to go to auction

Archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old rock quarry in Jerusalem which may have provided the massive stone building blocks used in the Second Temple.

Jerusalem's Second Temple was built with gigantic stone blocks — now we think we know where they came from

The Commandant's Shadow delves into the aftermath of the Holocaust, highlighting Hoss' son's reflection on his father's legacy. The film features Auschwitz survivor Lasker-Wallfisch's poignant story, showcasing the lasting trauma of the genocide. Post-war, descendants of Hoss faced numerous challenges with their legacy. Even though many movies have been made...

What Happened to the Hoss Family After HBO's 'The Commandant's Shadow'?

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The team uncovered dinosaur footprints on what are now parts of two different continents: Brazil and Cameroon.

Lost world found: Identical dino tracks found on opposite sides of Atlantic Ocean

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A 7-foot (215-centimeter) sea creature that washed ashore in Southern California has been identified as a hoodwinker sunfish, a recently identified rare species thought to live in the Southern Hemisphere. The University of California, Santa Barbara, said an intern spotted the stranded fish last week at Sands Beach in the...

Rare sea creature washes ashore in Southern California

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Ohio offers many unexpected adventures and one of its most intriguing lies just outside Toledo. Fossil Park in Sylvania invites visitors to step back in time, where 300-million-year-old fossils can be uncovered right beneath your feet. With no special equipment needed, families and history buffs alike will find this hands-on...

Hunt For 300-Million-Year-Old Fossils At This One-Of-A-Kind Park In Ohio

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A UK couple went from rugs to riches after discovering a $30,000 wooden “diamond parquet” floor underneath their carpet, as detailed in a TikTok video with more than 2 million views. 

“We were blown away,” Josh Brooks, 37, told Jam Press about the literal hidden gem.

He and his wife Emily, 38, had been renovating their property in Walthamstow, London, when they happened upon the nearly 30-year-old ritzy floor underneath the rug. 





Historic Bridgehampton potato barn transformed into artists’ sanctuary lists for $4.45M



Accompanying footage shows the Brit half peeling back the carpeting to unveil the harlequin-patterned hardwood floor.

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Couple finds $30K buried treasure hidden beneath home’s carpet: ‘We were blown away’

While plenty of London landmarks are being turned into luxury apartments, the same can be said for huge country houses, too: check out this newly-converted private wing of a spectacular home in Guildford. This Country Home In Guildford Was Designed By King George III’s Architect. Dreaming of a glorious...

You Can Now Live In A Palladian Mansion Designed By King George III’s Architect

A Magic: The Gathering Banned and Restricted announcement dropped on Aug. 26, removing overpowered cards like Nadu, Winged Wisdom, Grief, Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord, and Amalia Benavides Aguirre. The anticipation for the August MTG Banned and Restricted announcement was intense, with many players calling for a ban on Nadu, Winged Wisdom...

MTG Banned and Restricted announcement for Aug. 26 shakes up Modern and Pioneer meta

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Once Human: A Family Legacy – How to find and use the Rosetta Researcher’s Map

A Family Legacy is one of the few tricky quests in Once Human, and we wouldn’t blame you if you couldn’t solve the puzzle by using...

Once Human: A Family Legacy – How to find and use the Rosetta Researcher’s Map

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