One of the most ambitious missions in the history of space goes into high-risk mode on Monday when Europe rouses a comet-chasing probe from years of hibernation. "The most important alarm clock in the Solar System" will end the scout ...
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Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have uncovered three rare, Roman-era fabrics dated almost 2,000 years-old, believed to have been dyed using murex snail extracts in unique colors mentioned in the Bible. According to ...
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An enduring mystery of archaeology involving a well-known historical site in ancient Rome is being quietly unraveled in Indiana, thanks to a sophisticated computer simulation created by Ball State University digital artists. The ...
Milan Ancient City is 40 km east of Ruoqiang Couty Town, formed with Tibet Old Castle and the relics of the ancient architectures in the period of Wei Jin Dynasty scattered in the surrounding areas, in addition with the facilities of ...
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Located in North-west Xiaotun Village, Anyang City, Henan Province, Yin Ruins is the first recorded and archaeologically-recognized relics as the capital city in Shang Dynasty. It has a long history of over 3300 years. Since 1928, Chinese ...
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While dog clothes, accessories and pet fashions in general have really taken off in recent times, with even Domestic Diva Martha Stewart getting on the canine couture bandwagon, dressing up doggies is nothing new. Here is some interesting ...
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Friday morning I went out to a little media shindig at one of the Glass Mounds, just outside of Franklin. It was held by The Tennessee Division of Archaeology, the Tennessee Ancient Sites Conservancy and the Native History Association. The ...
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Philips in partnership with Cadw, the historic environment service of the Welsh Assembly Government, is to relight 18 of the region’s most impressive castles with predicted energy savings of 50%, equating to saving 92 tons of CO2 ...
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The art of micro-carving refers generally to the engraving of infinitesimal characters on ivory or human hair. The artist engaged in this unique craft, when he applies the graver, cannot see the work he is doing but has to rely on feel.The ...
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In ancient China, engagement was an important social rite where man and woman confirm marital ties, next only to official marriage in significance. Marital ties were made by following "parents' order and on the matchmaker's word". However, ...
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Mosaic is one of the most ancient forms of art, which consisted of creating different images with small pieces of glass or stone. Very beautiful images from various corners of the world have lasted to be revealed by contemporary ...
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