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Cambridge researchers use multispectral imaging to decipher Merlin manuscript

The fragment contains two key episodes, including the only surviving account about Merlin and the early years of Arthur's court.

What a bearded faience head reveals about elite identity in Iron Age Israel

Analysis of a rare statuette from Tel Abel Beth Maacah suggests it portrayed a royal or elite figure, likely used as a cultic votive.

What happened to the teeth of Bronze Age villagers at Nahal Refaim?

Tooth wear and childhood stress peaked in Middle Bronze I, eased with prosperity in Middle Bronze II.

Russia seizes hoard of ancient gold coins stolen from French museum

Russia is working to return the coins to France, states the country’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Researchers discover ancient giant tree species in Tanzania's Udzungwa Mountains

Some Tessmannia princeps trees may be up to 3,000 years old due to their extremely slow growth.

Curiosity rover detects longest organic molecules yet found on Mars

Researchers caution that the molecules could be of abiotic or biological origin, and do not represent definitive proof of past life on Mars.

Gladiator tomb found in Liternum necropolis in Campania

The finding suggests that Liternum was not only a residential area but also a resting place for gladiators after their careers in the arena.

Bavarian archaeologists uncover war graves depicted in 1551 painting

The five bodies found belong to young soldiers of Charles V's army, discovered with a boot fastener and four small silver coins dating from the 16th century.

Archaeologists discover well-preserved Roman dog in Belgium

Experts believe the dog was an offering linked to rituals associated with an important building.

Underwater excavation to begin at Loch Achilty’s medieval crannog

Crannogs contain some of the best-preserved evidence for Scotland's past, says Dr Helen Spencer.

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