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Metal detectorist unearths ancient ring “hidden by the Sheriff of Nottingham” & bearing mystery message “I Meane Ryght”

The ring, dating back to circa 1560, was a popular 16th century love token

Ötzi the Iceman’s true appearance revealed by new DNA analysis

A new study of ancient DNA extracted from Ötzi’s pelvis suggests he still has some secrets to give up

Sadistic Vlad the Impaler cried real tears of blood

Research reveals the medical motive behind Vlad the Impaler’s tears of blood

British Museum: Employee stole antiquities – Questions about the security of the Parthenon Sculptures

Perpetrator was fired - Gold, jewellery, precious and semi-precious stones among "disappeared" items - Some were stolen, some were damaged

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