Scientists are planting endangered Wollemi pines in secret locations in a bid to bring them back from the brink of extinction – an effort that could take centuries.
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Fresco depicting siblings Phrixus and Helle unearthed in Pompeii
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. They uncovered a fresco depicting the Greek mythological siblings Phrixus and Helle.
Gold covered mummy unearthed in Saqqara, Egypt
A year long excavation at the Saqqara Tombs in the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis has unearthed a gold covered mummy alongside statues, tools, pottery and dozens of other artifacts.
Rare 1500 year old gold ring linked to the Merovingians found in Denmark
A distinctively decorated gold ring found in Denmark may be linked to the Merovingians, a royal family in the region.
The horrible death of Vittrup Man 5000 years ago in Denmark now revealed
The Vittrup Man was a Scandinavian traveler who was beaten to death in a swamp in Denmark. His remains provide information about his life and death.
Artifacts dating back to 10.000 BC found at North and East Melton Road project
Artifacts dating back 10,000-12,000 years have been discovered by archaeologists at the site of the massive North and East Melton Road project in Leicestershire, England.
Remains of Black Henbane, a hallucinogenic and poisonous plant discovered in Roman settlement
Archaeologists have discovered the first definitive evidence of the presence of a hallucinogenic and poisonous plant (Black henbane) in a Roman settlement on the borders of the present day Netherlands. It is thought to have been used in the Roman world.
New Sumerian remains found at Tablet Hill in Iraq
Archaeologists have discovered a 4500-year-old ancient Sumerian palace and other structures at Tablet Hill in the Sumerian city of Girsu in southern Iraq.
Medieval armor found near a castle in Switzerland
Medieval armor from the 14th century found in Switzerland. This rare glove is one of the best preserved artifacts of its kind ever found in the country.
Lost for 180 years, Prehistoric Hill Tomb with ‘Sun Altar’ found in Ireland
A hill tomb with Sun Altar lost for nearly 180 years has been discovered in County Kerry on Ireland’s Atlantic coast.