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Category: Archaeology

Beyond the stones: Discovering Hadrian’s Wall

I can’t quite pinpoint when Hadrian’s Wall first entered my life. Was it a line in a book, a fleeting image on a TV show, or perhaps a fragment of a history lesson that lodged itself in the corners of my mind? The origin of this fascination remains shrouded in mystery, but the obsession it sparked is apparent.

Read more Beyond the stones: Discovering Hadrian’s Wall
08.12.2023
Archaeology, Culture, History

Avian archivists: Bird nests reveal hidden manuscripts

During the restoration of the Assumption Cathedral, which was constructed in the early 15th century in Zvenigorod, Russian archaeologists made a fascinating discovery. They found numerous bird nests that had been built over several centuries under the deteriorated roof.

Read more Avian archivists: Bird nests reveal hidden manuscripts
04.11.2015
Archaeology, Birds

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