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“Sum and Prison” by Chuck Berry

Rolling Stone magazine ranked the first rock-and-roll guitarist and songwriter Chuck Berry as the fifth greatest artist…

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Catherine Deneuve: “Call me Mademoiselle”

Even as she approaches a significant milestone, the star of “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” remains true to her nature, embodying passion and independence. Talent and Discipline Catherine Fabien Dorleac—this was…
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Grace Kelly: A Volcano Beneath the Snow

On November 12, Grace Kelly (1929 – 1982) would have celebrated her 93rd birthday surrounded by her royal family, had it not been for a tragic car accident that took…
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Vivien Leigh: Blown Away by the Wind

If you were to combine the compliments from Hollywood directors about a star, it would result in a description of a “wild dark horse, who kept her beauty in check.”…
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July 1st is Princess Diana’s birthday.

She was adored, envied, and admired—it’s no wonder she is considered one of the most famous women of the 20th century. Today, July 1st, marks the birthday of Diana Frances…
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“Divine Sarah” – the first global superstar.

On October 22, 1844, a woman was born who would later be known as the “Divine Sarah,” often regarded as the first global superstar. The delicate beauty of Sarah Bernhardt,…
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In France, a massive villa belonging to the ancient Roman elite has been uncovered.

A remarkable archaeological discovery just three kilometers south of the city of Auxerre has shed new light on the scale and opulence of Roman-era estates in ancient Gaul. A team…
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A surprise at a depth of 2.5 km: an underwater drone discovered a 16th-century ship near Saint-Tropez.

A 16th-century trading vessel has been discovered by researchers using an underwater drone at a depth of 2,567 meters. This marks the deepest find of its kind in French territorial…
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Hercules vs. Dionysus: An ancient sarcophagus reveals an image of the gods’ drinking contest.

A team of researchers has unearthed a marble sarcophagus from the time of the ancient Romans, dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century AD, in the ancient port city…
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Near Paris, archaeologists have uncovered a large ancient Roman city.

A team of researchers from the National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research in France (Inrap) recently uncovered the ruins of a large ancient Roman city called Metlosedum during excavations in…
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Discovery in the city of gladiators: a unique Roman library has been found in Turkey.

Archaeologists excavating in Stratonikeia—a vast ancient city that was once on UNESCO’s tentative World Heritage list—have uncovered a significant portion of a Roman-era library. This unique structure sheds light on…
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Made from mammoth tusk: the oldest boomerang in Europe has been found in Poland.

A 72-centimeter boomerang, expertly carved from mammoth tusk, was discovered by anthropologists in the Obłazowa Cave in southern Poland. Radiocarbon dating revealed that the artifact dates back between 42,290 and…
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Myth and history have intersected: a sanctuary of Odysseus has been discovered on the island of Ithaca.

Extensive excavations in northern Ithaca, conducted by a team from the University of Ioannina (Greece), have led to a significant archaeological breakthrough, shedding new light on the island’s legendary past.…
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In the tomb of Jesus’ midwife, the sister of King Herod may be buried.

This 2,000-year-old burial cave, located 30 miles from Jerusalem, was long believed to be the final resting place of a woman named Salome, who served as a midwife during the…
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In the language of knots: a 68-meter message from the ancient Incas has been discovered in Peru.

Researchers have long known that the Incas used a mysterious communication system known as khipu, which was based on intricate combinations of knots and strings. It was believed that this…
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The Secrets of the Giant: Scientists Have Explored the Rare Winston Red Diamond for the First Time

This exquisite gemstone, weighing 2.33 carats and measuring about 8 mm in diameter, is one of the rarest and largest Fancy Red diamonds in existence. This classification means it is…
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Fast food from ancient Romans has been discovered in Mallorca. What was on the menu?

In a latrine of an ancient Roman fast food joint discovered on the Spanish island of Mallorca, researchers uncovered 165 bones of the song thrush (Turdus philomelos). The team believes…
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Archaeologists have confirmed the location of Captain James Cook’s shipwreck.

The Australian National Maritime Museum has confirmed the resting place of the legendary ship Endeavour—the first European vessel to reach the eastern coast of Australia. In a new report following…
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The Dead Sea Scrolls are older than previously thought.

To gain new, more accurate insights into the ancient texts of the legendary scrolls, researchers from the University of Groningen turned to artificial intelligence (AI) and radiocarbon dating. The team…
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A “secret” papal palace has been uncovered in Rome.

Archaeologists exploring the historic districts of Italy’s capital during restoration and renovation work have uncovered the ruins of what was once a grand structure beneath the Piazza San Giovanni in…
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In Belgium, a well-preserved wooden aqueduct from ancient Roman times has been discovered.

Located in the Flanders region, just a stone’s throw from the capital city of Brussels, the charming town of Leuven is renowned for its prestigious Catholic University (KU Leuven), vibrant…
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The sacred pyramid of the Amazon may be the tallest ancient structure in the world.

A mysterious object is located in the Sierra del Divisor National Park in Peru. If it was built by a forgotten Amazonian civilization, it could turn out to be the…
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In Turkey, ancient Christian mosaics were discovered ahead of the Pope’s visit.

According to scientists, the mosaics date back to the early Christian era. A team of archaeologists discovered them during excavations in the Beyler area of İznik (ancient Nicaea). This finding,…
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The Magic of Glimmers: Scientists Unveil the Secrets of the Parthenon’s Light Effects

The team from the University of Oxford (UK) has studied and recreated the lighting system of the ancient Greek temple of the Parthenon, located on the Athenian Acropolis. This magnificent…
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A 14th-century synagogue has been discovered beneath a Spanish disco bar.

In the Andalusian city of Utrera, beneath a former disco bar, archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of a 14th-century synagogue. According to a recent announcement by researchers, this structure is…
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A symbol of farewell to childhood: a 2,300-year-old gold ring has been discovered in Israel.

Archaeologists have uncovered a gold ornament featuring a precious stone, likely a garnet, during routine excavations in the City of David—the oldest inhabited area of Jerusalem. The small diameter of…
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An unknown Mayan city that is 3,000 years old has been discovered in Guatemala.

The ancient city of Los Abuelos (translated from Spanish as “ancestors”) is nestled deep within the jungle, located 21 kilometers from the archaeological site of Waka, in the northern department…
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In Turkey, a 5,000-year-old bread has been discovered. Its recipe has been revived.

A charred, incomplete loaf of bread dating back to around 3300 B.C. has unveiled some secrets of ancient bakers and shed new light on fertility rituals from the early Neolithic…
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Three unknown tombs dating back 3,500 years have been discovered in Egypt.

Researchers have uncovered previously unknown burials during excavations at the Dra Abu el-Naga necropolis on the West Bank of the Luxor River. Experts believe these tombs date back to the…
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A pile of gold and silver: tourists discovered a treasure weighing 7 kg in the mountains of the Czech Republic.

The government of the Czech Republic recently announced an extraordinary discovery made by travelers in the Krkonoš Mountains. A group of tourists stumbled upon a 15-pound treasure that included 598…
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Hundreds of metal artifacts, dating back 3,400 years, have been discovered on an extinct volcano in Hungary.

Starting from the 15th century BCE, ancient people buried at least six metal treasures around a mysterious settlement located atop the extinct Somló volcano in western Hungary. This was revealed…
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The ancient Egyptians associated the goddess of the sky with the Milky Way.

According to a new study by British astronomer Or Graur, images found in ancient Egyptian tombs suggest that the sky goddess Nut may have been a veiled representation of the…
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In a tomb in Pompeii, two mysterious statues have been uncovered: a discovery filled with secrets.

During excavations of the massive necropolis at Port Sarno in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, two nearly life-sized tomb statues of a man and a woman were discovered. These…
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An abandoned Byzantine monastery with a unique mosaic has been discovered in Israel.

A team of archaeologists has uncovered well-preserved ruins of an abandoned Byzantine monastery and a farmhouse in the Negev Desert, dating back to the 6th century. Among the findings, researchers…
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Bad omen? An ancient pyramid in Mexico has turned into a pile of rubble.

Last summer, when the majestic pyramid in Michoacán crumbled into a pile of rubble, local residents saw it as an ominous sign. They believed the gods were sending them a…
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Adorned with patterns, a deer antler that is 7,500 years old has concealed its past.

Eight years ago, archaeologists uncovered a beautifully decorated deer antler dating back 7,500 years at the Strandvägen archaeological site in central Sweden. Now, thanks to cutting-edge technology, researchers have finally…
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A thousand years ago, the city of Córdoba was a model of cleanliness and hygiene.

Researchers have discovered that medieval Córdoba boasted an infrastructure so advanced that it remained unmatched in Europe until the 20th century. Between the 10th and 13th centuries, Córdoba developed a…
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An ancient burial of a high-status woman has been discovered in Peru, dating back 5,000 years.

Alongside the body of an unknown woman from the upper class, discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Aspero, archaeologists uncovered a variety of burial artifacts. Among these…
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In England, evidence of gladiator battles with lions has been discovered.

British anthropologists and archaeologists have taken a fresh look at the history of gladiatorial combat during the Roman Empire. They analyzed bite marks from a lion on the skeleton of…
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In the center of Barcelona, the remains of a large medieval ship have been uncovered.

Archaeologists excavating the site of the former fish market in Barcelona have uncovered the remains of a large medieval ship. The team made this discovery at the location of a…
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Radical theory: The Garden of Eden is located beneath a pyramid in Egypt.

A new theory proposed by computer engineer Konstantin Borisov from the United States suggests that the biblical Garden of Eden is not located in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), but rather beneath…
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In Austria, the “Abandoned Castle” has been declassified: it turned out to be a Roman fort.

Researchers have finally uncovered the mystery behind the ruins of the “Abandoned Castle” (Ödes Schloss), located in Lower Austria near the town of Stöpfenreuth, on the floodplain of the Danube…
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Hidden from archaeologists: a massive ancient settlement has been uncovered in France.

Archaeologists have uncovered a massive 3,000-year-old settlement during excavations at the Escaut Valley business park in the municipality of Onnen. They believe this settlement may have served as an important…
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In the sands of Egypt, scientists have discovered the tomb of a mysterious warrior pharaoh.

According to Professor Joseph Wegner, an Egyptologist at the University of Pennsylvania, who leads the archaeological excavations, tombs of pharaohs are now found extremely rarely. Researchers are unsure which pharaoh…
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Give me the complaint book! The oldest recorded customer complaint against a seller dates back about 3,800 years.

In 1750 B.C., a Mesopotamian named Nanni was so dissatisfied with the copper he purchased from a merchant named Ea-nasir that he decided to file an official complaint on a…
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The ancient Britons who built Stonehenge had dark skin.

So it’s no surprise that the ancient Britons—builders of Stonehenge—also had dark skin. A new study by researchers at the University of Ferrara (Italy) has shown that most Europeans living…
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In Greece, archaeologists have discovered the ruins of an ancient port on the seabed.

An international team of underwater archaeologists has uncovered ancient port infrastructure in a submerged area near the ancient Greek city of Asini, located close to the village of Tolo in…
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Were medieval armor bulletproof?

A knight in shining armor, wielding a sword or spear, is an iconic figure of the Middle Ages. However, during this era, more advanced weaponry emerged, including guns that fired…

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