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Is the Assyrian Nimrud Lens the oldest telescope in the world?

“This piece of rock crystal has been carefully ground and polished, and undoubtedly has optical properties”

Unique sword casts new light on Viking voyages across the North Sea

Only about 20 such swords have been found in Norway out of a total of around 3,000 Viking sword finds

Treasure hunters in final dig for 10 tonnes of hidden Nazi gold

"September 1st! Big date for a big day"

Greek fire project in S. America water: Permanent tribute commission to the heroic Greek sailors of Argentina

César Augusto Villamayor Revythis is the son of Greeks, served in the Argentine Navy & has researched naval history especially the Greek sailors of Argentina

Wreck of historic royal ship discovered off the English coast (photo)

Maritime history expert Prof Claire Jowitt of the University of East Anglia described it as the most important maritime discovery since the Mary Rose

Droughts in the sixth century paved the way for Islam

Who would have thought of that?

Dress like an Egyptian: Fashion, style & simplicity in Ancient Egyptian clothing

Take notes, please...

Chrysippus died laughing at his own deadly joke (funny video)

Remember Monty Python’s "The Funniest Joke in the World"?

Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, 103, reunited with WWII fighter plane

He was brought to the vintage fighter & its engines were powered up so he could once again experience the sight & sound of his WWII "office"

Has the mystery of Jane Austen’s death finally been solved?

How could a woman who had been healthy and energetic in her late-30s succumb so quickly by the age of 41?

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