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Remains of two Wehrmacht soldiers found in Danube: one served in Waffen-SS
A Wehrmacht motorbike is recovered from the Danube; underneath are the remains of two German soldiers with ID tags, one likely Waffen-SS. Experts now study the bones: how old were they and did they drive over a mine?
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Surprise discovery as mosaics and frescoes unearthed in Rome
A routine restoration project on Rome's Caelian Hill has led to the discovery of an ancient Roman building decorated with mosaics, frescoes and painted ceilings. Archaeologists have uncovered eight rooms dating back to the second century AD.
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Colosseum after dark? Italy extends opening hours at cultural sites
Italy is extending the opening hours of some of its most famous monuments during August in a pilot programme aimed at improving visitor access and easing summer crowds. The Colosseum, the Pantheon and Milan's Castello Sforzesco will remain open at night.
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How Uzbekistan's deserts shaped settlements, beliefs and daily life
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Ancient fortresses, sacred monuments and reclaimed steppe landscapes reveal how people adapted to life across Uzbekistan's deserts, where water has long determined settlement and survival.
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Inside Uzbekistan's flagship Centre of Islamic Civilisation
In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan
Welcoming thousands of daily visitors alongside international delegations, Uzbekistan's Centre of Islamic Civilisation is highlighting the region's historic contributions to European mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.
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Armoured fighters storm Denmark’s Spøttrup Castle for IMCF world championship
Nearly 600 armoured fighters from 30 countries have gathered at Denmark's Spøttrup Castle for the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championship, turning one of Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval fortresses into an arena for full-contact historical combat.
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Cave lost for millennia resurfaces with untouched secrets
A prehistoric cave found near Foreidis in northern Israel is offering a rare glimpse into a little-known phase of human evolution. Sealed for hundreds of thousands of years, the site preserves tools, animal remains and evidence of prolonged occupation.
