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12,000-year-old spindle whorls discovered in Israel suggest early wheel-like technology

The stones studied by the team predate the cart wheels of the Bronze Age by thousands of years, highlighting a key milestone in the development of rotational tools.

Over 500,000 ceramic 'ghost coins' from World War II discovered in Kyoto warehouse

Produced during wartime metal shortages, these coins were thought destroyed after Japan's surrender.

“Pine Island Amber”: Scientists discover world's southernmost amber in antarctica, revealing forest

Around 90 million years ago, climatic conditions in Antarctica were suitable for resin-producing trees, allowing them to grow and survive.

Cat lovers rejoice: Moscow archaeologists discover 17th century tiles depicting a cat with a crown

Both "cat" tiles have already been restored and are now being prepared for transfer.

Fifty years after her discovery, Lucy remains the original Australopithecus celebrity

Her species provided compelling evidence that upright walking evolved before large brains in human evolution.

Four patients regain vision after world's first stem cell corneal transplants

All four participants showed an immediate improvement in eyesight following the transplants.

2,000-year-old Roman road discovered beneath Old Kent Road in London

"Old Kent Road is one of London’s oldest thoroughfares that embodies much of what makes today’s London special”.

Secret government photos uncover key archaeological findings in Iraq

The Battle of al-Qadisiyyah was a crucial victory for Arab Muslim forces of the Rashidun Caliphate over the Sasanian Empire.

Mass looting of Sudan's National Museum amid civil war shocks cultural heritage community

The war in Sudan has killed an estimated 150,000 people and pushed 10 million into exile.

Spanish smiths used meteorite metals 3,000 years ago, study suggests

The Treasure of Villena, discovered in the Valencia region of Spain in, is considered one of the most important collections of prehistoric treasure in Europe, consisting of 66 mostly golden artifacts

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