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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Archaeologists conducting excavations at the site of a church have unearthed a marble shrine containing a relic that they believe may be tied to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments.

The shrine contained a 1,500-year-old ivory box adorned with Christian motifs, according to an Innsbruck University press release.

The item was discovered by archaeologists from Innsbruck University in southern Austria under an altar inside a chapel at the summit of Burgbichl, a small hill, in the municipality of Irschen.  

Since 2016, archaeologists from the University of Innsbruck have been carrying out excavations in Irschen, which is a part of the Carinthian Drava Valley.

‘City of the Dead’ archeologists have...

Archaeologists discover ancient relic believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments

As a result of the discovery, more than 30 tombs belonging to the ancient Egyptians have been discovered on the hillside of Aswan, an ancient city located at the Nile. Many of these tombs are from the Greco-Roman period, and they've revealed much about the people who once would have inhabited this industrious coastal town.

Archaeologists Exceptional Discovery Unveils Over 30 Ancient Egyptian Tombs in Aswan

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Archaeologists at Sutton Hoo, a 1,400-year-old boat burial in England, have discovered pieces of a broken bucket from the Byzantine Empire.

Missing pieces of 6th-century Byzantine bucket finally found at Sutton Hoo

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Archaeologists and volunteers have unearthed 24 Anglo-Saxon human skeletons believed to date between 670 and 940 AD while excavating at hotel. See photos of the discovery.

Archaeologists unearth 24 skeletons on hotel property dating back to 7th century

UK’s The Soundcarriers have announced their new album, Through Other Reflection, which will be released on August 16 via Phosphonic. Today, they have shared their lead single “Already Over,” which you can listen to below. The Soundcarriers is composed of Adam Cann, Dorian Conway, Leonore Wheatley, and...

The Soundcarriers Announce New Album and Share Lead Single “Already Over”

Archaeologists are back at the site of a Benedictine abbey in a bid to discover the position and layout of its buildings. Cerne Abbey in Dorset was demolished in 1539 during the Dissolution and, until excavations last year, had remained virtually untouched. During the first dig, researchers from the University...

Archaeologists return to site of medieval abbey

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet an amazing and loving Goldendoodle who is searching for his TRUE furever family. Waylon is a three-year-old pup who was put into rescue through no fault of his own. According to his Petfinder profile, Waylon originally grew up with a family of his own, but after that family got a new puppy they decided Waylon had to go. There are no further details provided, but it is lucky that Great Dog Rescue New England was there to give Waylon the chance at happiness he truly deserves!

Goldendoodle Surrendered To Rescue After Original Owners Get New Puppy

Despite the rapid modernization spreading around the world, some cultures never fail to keep up the rituals their ancestors passed on to them. Similarly, Australia is home to several aboriginal tribes, boasting a rich cultural heritage. Recently, scientists uncovered one of the oldest evidence of an Australian aboriginal ritual that dates back to the Ice Age. This archaeological evidence, housed in a remote Australian cave, speaks volumes about how accurately the ritual has been passed down for centuries, per the study published in the Nature Human Behaviour journal.

Astounding discovery in cave hints at sorcery being the world’s continuously practiced oldest ritual

Souls-like games, which were first popularized by Demon's Souls and Dark Souls, have become critically acclaimed in gaming communities as people try to overcome challenges. While many of the more popular titles in the genre seem to require high skills and understanding, not all Souls-like games are gatekept away from regular gamers and are, in fact, accessible to those willing to pour their time.

5 Easy to Access Souls-Like Games

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Archaeologists are approaching the bottom of their current excavation at Sunrise, Wyoming, a former company mining town that has become a remarkable Paleoindian archaeological site, RadarOnline.com has learned.Sunrise is notable for housing one of the largest red ochre mines in North America and some of the continent's oldest Paleoindian artifacts, some dating back 14,000 years, predating the Clovis culture, which thrived between 13,050 to 12,750 years ago, the Cowboy State Daily reported.This challenges the long-held belief that Clovis man represents the oldest prehistoric human culture in North America.The discovery of such ancient artifacts at Sunrise positions it among a select...

Mine Marvel: 14,000-Year-Old Artifacts Considered Some of Earth's Oldest Prehistoric Treasures Uncovered in Wyoming

Maps have undoubtedly been a helpful part of our past and present and have helped navigate the most ancient spaces. People might be aware of digital maps and paper maps, however, researchers stumbled upon a map carved in clay. A mesmerizing map that is around 2600 years old was discovered by archeologist Hormuzd Rassam, per My Modern Met. Suggested to be the map of the 6th century Babylonia, it is reportedly the world’s oldest existing map. Though archaeologists found just a fragment of the map, a lot is visible and comprehensible from the same. The British Museum acquired the map and it has been stored there ever since 1882.

2600-year-old map carved on clay block shows us a completely different view of the world

An ancient cemetery with more than 300 tombs of mummies has been unearthed in Egypt in a discovery that scientists have since dubbed the “City of the Dead.”

Archaeologists have spent five years digging at a site once located on the hill near the modern Mausoleum of Aga Khan III. The burial grounds reportedly span 270,000 feet and with tombs ascending up to 10 terraces. 



More recently, a team of international researchers uncovered 36 new tombs at the site which they estimated had been in use for some 900 years, between the 6th century BC and 9th century AD, with each...

‘City of the Dead’ archeologists have now uncovered more than 300 tombs packed with mummies

Archaeologists near Bulgaria’s southeastern border with Greece uncovered a nearly 7-foot statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes during a dig this week. 

The unexpected find happened during excavation of an ancient Roman sewer in the abandoned city of Heraclea Sintica, which was founded by King Philip II of Macedon between 356 and 339 B.C.E. 

Jackie Robinson statue is rebuilt in bronze in Colorado after theft from Kansas park

The sprawling city was devastated by an earthquake in 388 A.D.

“Its head is preserved. (It’s in a) very good condition,” lead archaeologist Lyudmil Vagalinski said, explaining that the marble statue had been placed in the sewer and covered...

Statue of Greek god uncovered by archaeologists during excavation of ancient Roman sewer in Bulgaria

Seattle, WA

Seattle’s Great Grandpa have shared their new single “Kid,” a song inspired by the loss of band members Pat and Carrie Goodwin’s first pregnancy. “Kid” is released on Run For Cover. Listen to “Kid” below and find the single’s cover art.

Great Grandpa Share New Single “Kid”

Chrissie Massey

Everyone knows the biblical story: God sent down 40 days of rain, wiping out all living creatures on Earth as vengeful retribution for humanity's immorality. Only one vessel would survive.

Physical Evidence Of Noah's Ark, Proof Of The Great Flood

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Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

Georgia’s Lunar Vacation recently announced their sophomore album, Everything Matters, Everything’s Fire. Now, they have shared their new single “Sick,” which follows the album’s lead single “Set The Stage.” Watch the music video for “Sick” below. Also below, find Lunar Vaction’s tour dates and Everything Matters, Everything’s Fire’s cover art and tracklist.

Lunar Vacation Share New Single “Sick” Ahead of Forthcoming Album

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Much can be said about the frequent cinematic explorations of colonialism and its effects on cultures worldwide—examples such as Dances with Wolves to The Last Samurai...

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