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1,000-Year-Old Bayeux Tapestry Depicts William the Conqueror’s Victory
- Thursday January 30, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Bayeux Tapestry, an extraordinary 11th-century embroidery, vividly portrays William the Conqueror's victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the death of King Harold. Spanning 230 feet in length, this detailed masterpiece consists of 58 scenes embroidered with wool, depicting significant historical moments, including Halley's Comet and Har...
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Marsupial Mole’s Evolutionary Mystery Solved: Genetic Study Links to Bilbies and Bandicoots
- Monday January 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A genetic study has revealed that the marsupial mole, an elusive Australian species, is a true marsupial, more closely related to bilbies and bandicoots than to other moles. This discovery, based on a specimen from the South Australian Museum, challenges previous assumptions about its evolutionary origins. Marsupial moles, known for their backward-...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Hidden Details of Alexander the Great Mosaic Revealed Through Unique Study
- Monday January 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A scientific study on the Alexander Mosaic, displayed in Naples, explores the origins of the materials used in its creation. The analysis traced the mosaic’s tesserae to various regions across Europe, including Italy, Spain and Tunisia, highlighting the craftsmanship and resources used. The mosaic, buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in ...
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2,300-Year-Old Dwarf Statuette from Alexandria Reveals Ptolemaic Art Insights
- Tuesday January 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 2,300-year-old marble statuette, discovered in Alexandria, Egypt, offers a rare insight into how dwarves were viewed during the Ptolemaic period. Blending Greek and Egyptian artistic traditions, the 4-inch figure portrays a muscular dwarf in motion. This cultural integration highlights the respect for dwarves in Egyptian society, associated with ...
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New Study Confirms Nebra Sky Disc’s Ancient Origins and Advanced Craftsmanship
- Wednesday December 11, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Nebra Sky Disc, unearthed in 1999 and dated to 3,800 years ago, has been verified as an authentic Bronze Age artefact by a new study published in Scientific Reports. Using metallurgical analysis, researchers demonstrated the disc's creation involved over ten cycles of heating and hammering at 700°C. The copper used originated from Austrian min...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Ancient Egyptians Consumed Psychedelic Cocktails Mixed With Bodily Fluids, Alcohol
- Sunday December 1, 2024
- Science | Edited by Anjali Thakur
The research combined chemical and DNA analyses uncovered the first physical evidence of plants with psychotropic and medicinal properties in an Egyptian mug.
- www.ndtv.com
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Shipwreck Off Kenya's Coast Could Be Galleon Linked to Vasco da Gama's Final Voyage
- Saturday November 30, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
An international team of archaeologists is investigating a shipwreck discovered off the coast of Malindi, Kenya, which may be the remains of the São Jorge, a Portuguese galleon linked to Vasco da Gama's final voyage. The wreck, found in 2013, lies on a coral reef approximately 500 meters from the shore and is believed to have sunk over 500 years a...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Aztec Turquoise Mask of Xiuhtecuhtli Taken by Spanish Conquistador Reveals Ancient Violent Ritual
- Tuesday November 26, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
An intricate turquoise mask, believed to depict the Aztec fire god Xiuhtecuhtli, is displayed at the British Museum. Originating from 16th-century Mesoamerica, the wooden mask features turquoise mosaic, mother-of-pearl eyes, and conch shell teeth. Central to Aztec rituals, such masks symbolised fire and renewal. The artefact may have been part of c...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Oldest Known Human Has Fascinating Secrets Even 50 Years After Discovery
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Lucy was often described as "the grandmother of humanity", but more recent discoveries suggest she may have been more like an aunt or a cousin, experts say.
- www.ndtv.com
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2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting the dwarf god Bes has been found to contain traces of a hallucinogenic drink. Chemical analysis revealed ingredients like wild rue, Egyptian lotus, and Cleome plants, known for their psychotropic effects. Other components, such as sesame, pine nuts, and grapes, suggest the drink was designed to mimic blood.
- www.gadgets360.com
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Iconic Ruby Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz Up For Auction At $550,000 Nearly Two Decades After Theft
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Entertainment | Edited by NDTV Movies News Desk
The auction also includes other items from the film including the screen door from Dorothy Gale's Kansas home and the hat worn by Margaret Hamilton
- www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Archaeologists Disover 50 Viking Age Burials in Denmark: Everything You Need to Know
- Thursday October 3, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists from Museum Odense have discovered an extraordinary burial site in Åsum, Denmark, containing the remains of approximately 50 individuals dating back to the Viking Age. This significant find includes the unique burial of a woman in a Viking wagon, highlighting the wealth and status of the deceased. With many graves filled with valuab...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Archaeologists Unearth 2,300-Year-Old Ancient Celtic Helmet in Poland’s Lysa Gora
- Monday September 16, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 2,300-year-old Celtic helmet has been discovered at the Łysa Góra site in Poland, marking the first evidence of Celtic settlement in northern Poland. This significant find, led by Bartłomiej Kaczyński from the State Archaeological Museum in Warsaw, suggests that Celts settled in the region to secure valuable amber supplies.
- www.gadgets360.com
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Young Girl Uncovers Dinosaur Footprints on South Wales Beach
- Tuesday August 20, 2024
- Gadgets 360 Staff
In an extraordinary turn of events, 10-year-old Tegan’s beach outing in South Wales led to the remarkable discovery of dinosaur footprints dating back over 200 million years. While exploring Lavernock Point in the Vale of Glamorgan, Tegan and her mother Claire stumbled upon five large footprints, which palaeontologists believe were made by a came...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Several Delhi Museums, Health Institutions Get Hoax Bomb Threat Emails
- Wednesday June 12, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
Several museums, including the National Museum and Rail Museum, and two mental health institutes -- IHBAS (Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences) and VIMHANS (Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health, Neuro and Allied Sciences)
- www.ndtv.com
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1,000-Year-Old Bayeux Tapestry Depicts William the Conqueror’s Victory
- Thursday January 30, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Bayeux Tapestry, an extraordinary 11th-century embroidery, vividly portrays William the Conqueror's victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the death of King Harold. Spanning 230 feet in length, this detailed masterpiece consists of 58 scenes embroidered with wool, depicting significant historical moments, including Halley's Comet and Har...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Marsupial Mole’s Evolutionary Mystery Solved: Genetic Study Links to Bilbies and Bandicoots
- Monday January 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A genetic study has revealed that the marsupial mole, an elusive Australian species, is a true marsupial, more closely related to bilbies and bandicoots than to other moles. This discovery, based on a specimen from the South Australian Museum, challenges previous assumptions about its evolutionary origins. Marsupial moles, known for their backward-...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Hidden Details of Alexander the Great Mosaic Revealed Through Unique Study
- Monday January 20, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A scientific study on the Alexander Mosaic, displayed in Naples, explores the origins of the materials used in its creation. The analysis traced the mosaic’s tesserae to various regions across Europe, including Italy, Spain and Tunisia, highlighting the craftsmanship and resources used. The mosaic, buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
2,300-Year-Old Dwarf Statuette from Alexandria Reveals Ptolemaic Art Insights
- Tuesday January 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 2,300-year-old marble statuette, discovered in Alexandria, Egypt, offers a rare insight into how dwarves were viewed during the Ptolemaic period. Blending Greek and Egyptian artistic traditions, the 4-inch figure portrays a muscular dwarf in motion. This cultural integration highlights the respect for dwarves in Egyptian society, associated with ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
New Study Confirms Nebra Sky Disc’s Ancient Origins and Advanced Craftsmanship
- Wednesday December 11, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The Nebra Sky Disc, unearthed in 1999 and dated to 3,800 years ago, has been verified as an authentic Bronze Age artefact by a new study published in Scientific Reports. Using metallurgical analysis, researchers demonstrated the disc's creation involved over ten cycles of heating and hammering at 700°C. The copper used originated from Austrian min...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Ancient Egyptians Consumed Psychedelic Cocktails Mixed With Bodily Fluids, Alcohol
- Sunday December 1, 2024
- Science | Edited by Anjali Thakur
The research combined chemical and DNA analyses uncovered the first physical evidence of plants with psychotropic and medicinal properties in an Egyptian mug.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Shipwreck Off Kenya's Coast Could Be Galleon Linked to Vasco da Gama's Final Voyage
- Saturday November 30, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
An international team of archaeologists is investigating a shipwreck discovered off the coast of Malindi, Kenya, which may be the remains of the São Jorge, a Portuguese galleon linked to Vasco da Gama's final voyage. The wreck, found in 2013, lies on a coral reef approximately 500 meters from the shore and is believed to have sunk over 500 years a...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Aztec Turquoise Mask of Xiuhtecuhtli Taken by Spanish Conquistador Reveals Ancient Violent Ritual
- Tuesday November 26, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
An intricate turquoise mask, believed to depict the Aztec fire god Xiuhtecuhtli, is displayed at the British Museum. Originating from 16th-century Mesoamerica, the wooden mask features turquoise mosaic, mother-of-pearl eyes, and conch shell teeth. Central to Aztec rituals, such masks symbolised fire and renewal. The artefact may have been part of c...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Oldest Known Human Has Fascinating Secrets Even 50 Years After Discovery
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Lucy was often described as "the grandmother of humanity", but more recent discoveries suggest she may have been more like an aunt or a cousin, experts say.
- www.ndtv.com
-
2,200-Year-Old Egyptian Vase Reveals Evidence of Hallucinogenic Rituals
- Tuesday November 19, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 2,200-year-old Egyptian vase depicting the dwarf god Bes has been found to contain traces of a hallucinogenic drink. Chemical analysis revealed ingredients like wild rue, Egyptian lotus, and Cleome plants, known for their psychotropic effects. Other components, such as sesame, pine nuts, and grapes, suggest the drink was designed to mimic blood.
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Iconic Ruby Slippers From The Wizard Of Oz Up For Auction At $550,000 Nearly Two Decades After Theft
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Entertainment | Edited by NDTV Movies News Desk
The auction also includes other items from the film including the screen door from Dorothy Gale's Kansas home and the hat worn by Margaret Hamilton
- www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Archaeologists Disover 50 Viking Age Burials in Denmark: Everything You Need to Know
- Thursday October 3, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Archaeologists from Museum Odense have discovered an extraordinary burial site in Åsum, Denmark, containing the remains of approximately 50 individuals dating back to the Viking Age. This significant find includes the unique burial of a woman in a Viking wagon, highlighting the wealth and status of the deceased. With many graves filled with valuab...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Archaeologists Unearth 2,300-Year-Old Ancient Celtic Helmet in Poland’s Lysa Gora
- Monday September 16, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A 2,300-year-old Celtic helmet has been discovered at the Łysa Góra site in Poland, marking the first evidence of Celtic settlement in northern Poland. This significant find, led by Bartłomiej Kaczyński from the State Archaeological Museum in Warsaw, suggests that Celts settled in the region to secure valuable amber supplies.
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Young Girl Uncovers Dinosaur Footprints on South Wales Beach
- Tuesday August 20, 2024
- Gadgets 360 Staff
In an extraordinary turn of events, 10-year-old Tegan’s beach outing in South Wales led to the remarkable discovery of dinosaur footprints dating back over 200 million years. While exploring Lavernock Point in the Vale of Glamorgan, Tegan and her mother Claire stumbled upon five large footprints, which palaeontologists believe were made by a came...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Several Delhi Museums, Health Institutions Get Hoax Bomb Threat Emails
- Wednesday June 12, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
Several museums, including the National Museum and Rail Museum, and two mental health institutes -- IHBAS (Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences) and VIMHANS (Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health, Neuro and Allied Sciences)
- www.ndtv.com