Archaeology
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A Viking Age skeleton discovery could shed light on ancient DNA
In the Spotlight The 50 skeletons were 'exceptionally well-preserved'
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Mystifying' ancient children's graves discovered in Norway
Under The Radar Intricate stone circles found to contain remains of children dating back to 800BC
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The dinosaur trade: is science getting left by the wayside?
Briefing The trade in dinosaur skeletons has never been brisker
By The Week UK Published
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The laws of finding – and keeping – treasure in Britain
In the Spotlight Amateur archaeology is on the rise but flouting the laws can land you in prison
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Twins born in separate years
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The new research changing what we know about the first Americans
Under the radar Humans may have reached the Americas thousands of years earlier than previously thought
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The discovery that sheds new light on the Knights Templar
In Depth Medieval tombs linked to the Holy Grail crusaders have been uncovered in a Staffordshire churchyard
By The Week Staff Published
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Rare brain surgery performed 3,500 years ago
Speed Read Archaeologists discover punctured skull dating back to 1500BC below floor of Israel home
By The Week Staff Published
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Why the CIA is trying to resurrect the woolly mammoth
Speed Read US spy agency has invested in biotech firm trying to bring back extinct animals through DNA editing
By The Week Staff Published
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Archaeologists map Roman city using ‘quad bike and radar’
Speed Read New scanning system reveals ‘elaborate’ details of ancient settlement
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The Aldi prince: what we know about ‘Essex’s answer to Tutankhamun’
In Depth New analysis suggests ancient burial site near Southend was last resting place of Anglo-Saxon royal
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Largest child sacrifice in history ‘was response to El Nino’
Speed Read Bodies of 140 children found at 15th century archaeological site in Peru
By The Week Staff Last updated
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‘Ancient’ stone circle revealed to be 1990s replica
Speed Read Archaeologists believed Aberdeenshire monument was up to 4,500 years old until farmer came forward
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Statue from ancient Rome discovered in margarine tub
In Depth Oxfordshire metal detectorist found the treasure on old farm land
By The Week Staff Published
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