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26,000 years of capturing the human face
From the first appearance of Ice Age artefacts, throughout the art of all civilisations, the human face has been preserved in defiance of space and time. This timeline shows our long fascination with our own image…
Celtic warriors and wives of ancient Gaul discovered in Iron Age graveyard near Paris
French archaeologists have unearthed the remains of 5 Celtic warriors and several women in a 2,300 year-old cemetery southeast of Paris. The site is yielding a stunning array of Iron Age finds from the ancient civilisation of Gaul.
Discovery of 10,000 artefacts brings Roman London to life – pictures of the top 20 finds
A dig in the heart of London, just yards from the River Thames, has yielded 10,000 finds from the first 4 centuries of the city’s existence, which experts say “will transform our understanding” of Roman London.
Shroud of Turin – 1st century relic, or medieval forgery? 10 arguments for and against
The Shroud of Turin is one of the most studied and controversial artefacts in human history. Is it the authentic 1st century AD burial cloth of a Middle Eastern man (believed to be Jesus Christ), or the work of a brilliant medieval European forger?
Sapphire ring found near York may have belonged to 5th or 6th century king
A magnificent gold and sapphire ring found in a field in North Yorkshire was probably made in France and could have belonged to a Dark Ages king, according to a panel of experts.
Up to 1 million British men may directly descend from Roman legions
The findings of a new DNA study suggest that up to 1 million British men may directly descend from the Roman legions which occupied England and Wales from 43 to c.410 AD.
10 mindless acts of Cultural Vandalism of the past 100 years
Over the past century the world’s heritage has been deliberately destroyed through the mindless stupidity of marauding armed forces, religious and political fanatics, and thoughtless idiots. Here are 10 examples of cultural vandalism to mourn.
How did this piece of Roman jewellery end up in a 5th century Japanese tomb?
Three glass beads discovered in a 5th century burial mound near Kyoto, Japan were believed to have been made by Roman craftsmen.
Discovery of Roman coins and jewellery buried in Judea around 132 AD
A treasure trove of Roman jewellery and gold and silver coins has been uncovered by archaeologists near Kiryat Gat, Israel.
How 10 great World Cities used to look
Reconstructions of how 10 of the world’s greatest cities looked when they were first settled.
10 Surprising Ancestral Origins Revealed by DNA Testing
How sure are you of your origins? 10 examples where DNA testing has thrown up some unexpected results.
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