Experts call for restoration of Syria’s heritage sites, including the Roman ruins at Palmyra
Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, experts are turning their attention to the country’s war-torn ...
Billionaires are bidding on dinosaur bones as the ultimate status symbol — see how much a T. Rex costs
As to what draws major guys to the major beasts, the paleontologist believes that it’s largely about bragging rights and sheer awesomeness: “You can own a 3’ x 3’ painting or have a giant skull ...
A sea change: In the Baltics, a cruise comeback
After languishing for decades, the Baltic countries have dusted off their fusty image as a second-rate travel destination and ...
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How one language family took over the world: ancient DNA traces its spread
To overcome this, Reich and his colleagues, including scientists in Russia and Ukraine, generated genome data from 428 ancient individuals, including hundreds of Yamnaya people and individuals who ...
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Ancient alphabetic writing unearthed by UC Santa Cruz professor remains a mystery
Despite not having a part in the translation of the symbols, Sullivan is eager to see how ancient linguists will interpret the script in the coming years. “I hope that the publicity that Dr ...
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Russian drone and missile attacks kill 8 in Ukraine
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Several people died overnight as Russian drone and missile strikes pounded Ukraine’s towns and cities ...
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Taylor Swift’s ancient coin jewelry is steeped in symbolism — but what does it mean?
“Coins in ancient times weren’t just currency—they were symbols of power, identity and legacy. For someone like Taylor, who’s known for crafting her legacy and telling deeply personal ...
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In a split second, Russia wipes out three generations of a Ukrainian family
Sophiia Buhayova, 27, Adam Buhayov, 17 months, and Tetiana Tarasevych, 68, were all killed in a Russian bombing attack in Zaporizhzhia Teddy bears – large and small - are clustered around the ...
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Russian officials stole millions meant to fortify border region attacked by Ukraine, lawsuit says
Russian prosecutors are seeking to recover nearly $33-million of funds that they say were allocated for the defence of the western Kursk region, invaded by Ukraine last year, but stolen instead by ...
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Russia says it has captured a strategic town in eastern Ukraine after a monthslong battle
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia on Sunday claimed its troops had captured a strategically important town in eastern Ukraine as part of a grinding campaign to weaken Kyiv’s grip on the country’s ...
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Exclusive: Russian oil refining rises as US sanctions target crude exports - sources
Russian firms hope to export more products Russia has wider pool of fuel buyers than crude Tankers under sanctions mostly shipped crude Russian diesel sells below G7 price cap, easier to export ...
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EU renews Russia sanctions, calls for unity against Trump
The European Union (EU) renewed sanctions against Russia and agreed on a road map to lift some of those imposed on Syria.At an EU foreign ministers meeting on Monday, leaders also called for a ...