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New species of 150 million-year-old ray discovered in Bavaria

The find expands our understanding of the early developmental stages of rays and their evolutionary branches.

It's cold outside: 10 indoor attractions to warm up the whole family

Fascinating museums, indoor amusement parks, and exciting time-travel adventures – the ultimate guide for enjoyable family outings, even on rainy days.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
02/02/2025

Stephen Fry urges return of Parthenon sculptures to Greece

"We all understand that the Sculptures belong here and must return to Greece. And we should do this so that we can be proud of something."

Dutch police arrest three suspects in theft of Romanian artifacts from Drents Museum

Police are still searching for a fourth suspect; the stolen artifacts remain missing.

Last Mamluk sultan's helmet showcased at Diyarbakır museum

The leather helmet, decorated with bronze and Quranic verses, was a gift from sultan al-Ghuri to Diyarbakır.

'Unusual discovery': 66 million-year-old fossilized fish vomit with sea lilies found in Denmark

"This type of discovery is considered very important for reconstructing past ecosystems because it provides important information on which animal was eaten by whom."

Overnight heist: Ancient gold helmet and royal bracelets missing after museum blast

Stolen artifacts include 2,500-year-old golden Helmet of Coțofenești, significant Romanian treasure.

Rare Iron Age helmet identified among Snettisham Hoard fragments

'There are less than 10 Iron Age helmets in Britain and every single one is unique,' said Julia Farley, Iron Age curator at the British Museum.

Four men on trial for theft of 2,100-year-old Celtic gold treasure from Manching museum

Majority of the 3.7-kilogram treasure still missing after the burglary. “The loss of this treasure is immeasurable,” a researcher remarked.

80 years on, how do we keep Yad Vashem relevant for visitors?

Yad Vashem is the second-most visited site in Israel after the Western Wall, and it is important for it to reach a wide audience.

By MARK GORDON , DAVID ZEV HARRIS
19/01/2025
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