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Egypt finds the lost tomb of Thutmose II near Luxor, and one royal detail reveals why archaeologists are fascinated.

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A previously unknown strain of syphilis bacteria has been discovered in human remains in Colombia, dating back 5,500 years.

UK team pinpointed the burial of the only unlocated Eighteenth Dynasty ruler, ending a century-long gap in the royal necropolis.

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The abbesses of Kildare were stripped of any authority (and probably their distaffs) in 12th century church synods. We know ...

More and more young people are being drawn to the events industry, earning extra income through organising events or ...