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Lost Chopin waltz discovered after nearly 200 years
An unknown waltz believed to be by the Polish composer Frédéric Chopin has been unearthed in a library vault in New York, nearly 200 years after it was written.
Long-lost Bram Stoker story to be unveiled at Dublin festival
The forgotten short story was recently discovered and will be read to the public for the first time this weekend at the Dublin City Council Bram Stoker Festival.
Archaeologists uncover more than 50 Viking skeletons in Denmark
The discoveries suggest that the Vikings were involved in trade networks far more extensive than previously thought.
2,000-year-old battering ram from Roman battle discovered in the Med
Researchers have discovered a bronze battering ram off the coast of Sicily in Italy.
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Lost Titanic statue rediscovered in decades-first expedition
RMS Titanic Inc., a Georgia-based firm that legally owns the rights to the 112-year-old wreck, completed its first expedition since 2010 and unveiled new images from the site on Monday.
700,000-year-old bone confirms existence of tiny 'hobbit' humans
Researchers have confirmed fossil evidence of three-foot-tall early humans on an Indonesian island from 700,000 years ago, possibly related to Homo floresiensis, known as "hobbits."
Archaeologists discover Bronze Age weapons and jewellery in Czechia
Discovered in Budyně nad Ohří, 40 km northwest of Prague, the site yielded eight axes, arm rings, pins, and a spearhead.
Still toast-worthy? 19th-century Champagne found in Baltic Sea
The ancient ship was found loaded “to the brim” with luxury goods including porcelain items and about 100 bottles of Champagne and mineral water.
World’s oldest liquid wine found in 2,000-year-old Roman tomb in Spain
The reddish-brown, sherry-like wine was found in an unlooted tomb and confirmed to be a local variety by the University of Córdoba.
Archaeologists uncover Tang Dynasty murals in ancient Taiyuan tomb
Dating back to the 7th to 10th centuries, these murals depict scenes of everyday life, including working scenes, images of horses and camels, and guardian-like figures under trees.
How three young explorers uncovered a T. rex fossil in North Dakota
The trio discovered the bone, likely entombed around 67 million years ago, on land near Marmarth, North Dakota.
Pompeii archaeologists uncover incredibly rare blue room with frescoes
Experts believe the 8-square metre room can be interpreted as a shrine, or a space dedicated to ritual activities and the storage of sacred objects.
4,000-year-old mystery solved: How the Giza Pyramids were built
A newly discovered river branch, concealed beneath desert sands and farmlands, is believed to have been used to transport massive stone blocks and materials to the pyramid sites.
Greek helmet discovered in Croatia may rewrite tribal history
The Greek helmet hints at an important and powerful culture before the arrival of the Romans.
Pompeii archaeologists unearth banquet hall with stunning frescoes
Described as one of the most remarkable finds in the site's history, the hall's walls showcase well-preserved frescoes, including depictions of Paris and Helen, and Apollo attempting to seduce Cassandra.
Archaeologists discover extraordinary Roman villa complex in UK
Discoveries within the Roman villa complex include small votive axes, 'Samian' style red-slip pottery, numerous coins, and a puzzling collection of tightly-coiled lead scrolls.
Lost and Found: Explorer Captain Cook's rescued shells go on show
A 'globally important' shell collection rescued from a skip containing gems from Captain Cook’s third voyage will go on show from today in Northumberland, England, after they were believed to have been lost for more than 40 years.
Archaeologists unearth missing half of huge Ramses II statue in Egypt
Nearly a century ago, the remaining portion of the statue depicting Ramses II, one of ancient Egypt's most significant rulers, was unearthed in the identical location.
Archaeologists discover extraordinary Roman flatpack bed in London
Described as "incredibly rare" by the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA), the discovery sheds new light on Roman burial and funerary customs.
Archaeologists discover 90,000-year-old human footprints in Morocco
In 2022, researchers stumbled upon the footprint site near the northern tip of North Africa while examining boulders at a nearby pocket beach.