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Ukraine conflict: in the eyes of a student

"Everyday we lose some citizens of our country; so we cannot forget it."

19/09/2018

Egypt

Archaeologists discover ancient sphinx in Egyptian temple

Egyptian archaeologists draining water from a temple in the southern city of Aswan have uncovered a sandstone sphinx likely dating to the Ptolemaic era.

17/09/2018

Next Series

Virtual reality brings sunken civilisations to life

A research project in Italy means divers exploring underwater may soon be able to take their tablets with them to locate treasures, with a VR app that can also be used on dry land to enhance museum exhibitions and classroom lessons.

17/09/2018

Canada

Mummified remains, more than 50,000 years old, unveiled in Canada

Rare, mummified remains of two ice age animals — wolf pup and a caribou calf — have been dug up from the permafrost by gold miners near Dawson City, Yukon.

15/09/2018

South Africa

Oldest known human drawing found in South African cave

Scientists said on Wednesday that they have discovered the world's oldest drawing on a small rock in South Africa.

13/09/2018

Italy

Hundreds of Roman gold coins discovered in Italian theatre

“A discovery that fills me with pride," said Culture Minister Alberto Bonisoli.

09/09/2018

France

Photo exhibit in France celebrates work of foreign photographers in US

On the 60th anniversary of Robert Frank’s book The Americans, when the US seemed to be closing its doors to many, 'The Rencontres d'Arles' annual photography festival invites you to take a look at the work of foreign photographers in the USA.

30/08/2018

Japan

Watch: Century-old throne refurbished ahead of Japanese enthronement

Watch: Refurbishment of the 106-year-old throne is taking place ahead of the enthronement of the Crown Prince Naruhito as Emperor of Japan.

21/08/2018

Czech Republic

Prague Spring at 50: what happened and what is its legacy?

It's 50 years since a Russia-led invasion of what was then Czechoslovakia put down an liberal uprising called the Prague Spring.

20/08/2018

Italy

Two-dozen residents in one town claims Caravaggio ancestry

Around two dozen people in the town of Caravaggio, Italy, are apparently related to the painter. The discovery of some bones in a small cemetery in the 1950s helped to reveal these branches of his family tree.

10/08/2018

Italy

Italian sisters claim direct heritage to Mona Lisa

Natalia and Irina Strozzi believe they are the direct descendants of the woman behind Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, The Mona Lisa

08/08/2018

Ireland

How a heatwave helped uncover a piece of Irish history

A wildfire on the coast of eastern Ireland killed off some vegetation but resurrected a World War II relic.

05/08/2018

World News

Jewels from Sweden have been stolen by thieves, who remain at large

A national manhunt is underway after Crown Jewels have been stolen in Sweden. The 17th Century jewels were housed in a Cathedral in Strängnäs, and stolen before the thieves took off in a motor boat. A national manhunt is underway.

02/08/2018

World News

British man unearths rare Ice Age walrus skull on dog walk

A dog walker has uncovered a rare Ice Age-era walrus skull on a beach in northern England, in a discovery that experts hope will lead to a greater understanding of the species and its life on Europe’s prehistoric coastlines.

29/07/2018

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Watch: stone falls from Western Wall in Jerusalem onto prayer area

No one was hurt in dramatic incident.

23/07/2018

Albania

If you were betrayed by a friend, would you want to know who?

Albanians are finding out dark secrets of their past in secret police files.

20/07/2018

Jordan

World's oldest bread found at prehistoric dig-site in Jordan

Scientists have discovered the earliest known evidence of bread-making on prehistoric site dating 14,000 years.

17/07/2018

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RAF marks centenary with spectacular flying display

Almost 100 planes from Royal Air Force history assembled in the skies over London on Tuesday to mark their 100 years in service.

10/07/2018

USA

NBC Left Field: Pockets on women's clothes matter more than you think

Women’s trousers, dresses, and clothing in general lack pockets or have fake ones, and the history, gender role implications, and controversy surrounding this detail can be much more than just a minor irritation.

05/07/2018

Greece

A replica of the Winged Victory of Samothrace is being made in Greece

In 1863, the great statue of Nike was discovered at the temple complex which is the Sanctuary of the Great Gods and is now on show at the Louvre museum in Paris. A replica is being made from marble and will be erected this summer on the northern Aegean island

05/07/2018