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16th-Century Royal Burial Treasures Found in Lithuania’s Vilnius Cathedral
A remarkable discovery in Lithuania’s Vilnius Cathedral has uncovered 16th-century royal burial regalia hidden during WWII. The artefacts, including crowns, rings, chains, and coffin plaques, were originally unearthed in 1931 but concealed in 1939 for safekeeping as World War II loomed. These treasures, associated with Alexander Jagiellon and two...
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Earth's Hidden Treasure: Mountain Of Hydrogen Could End Fossil Fuel Era, Study Finds
The discovery challenges previous beliefs that hydrogen, being a small molecule, would not accumulate in large quantities underground.
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Norman-Era Hoard of Silver Coins Becomes Britain’s Most Valuable Treasure
A Norman-era silver coin hoard discovered in Somerset has been sold for £4.3 million, becoming the most valuable treasure ever found in Britain. The 2,584 silver pennies, unearthed in Chew Valley, were buried during the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest around 1066. This rare find provides a glimpse into England's transition from Saxo...
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Ancient Tomb Discovery: 2,000-Year-Old Petra Site Unveils 12 Skeletons Beneath Treasury
Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old tomb beneath Petra's iconic Treasury, revealing 12 skeletons and a treasure trove of ancient artefacts. The discovery offers new insights into the burial practices of the Nabataean civilisation, dating back to between the mid-first century B.C. and the early second century A.D. Pottery, jewellery, and ...
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Search For Lost Earring Leads To Discovery Of Viking Treasure In Norway
When a family in Norway decided to employ a metal detector to search their yard for a lost earring, they ended up uncovering far more than they had anticipated.
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Archaeologist Find Buried Treasure Including Roman Coins While Hiking In Italy
The discovery raised concerns about whose treasure it was, why it was concealed, and why the owner never came back.
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In Pics: 1,000-Year-Old Medieval Golden Treasure Discovered in Netherlands
A Dutch historian found a unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure, consisting of four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold leaf and 39 silver coins, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) announced on Thursday.
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Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Trailer Teases an Intergalactic Treasure Hunt
Star Trek: Discovery season 5 trailer is out. As part of New York Comic-Con 2022, Paramount+ dropped the first look for its latest chapter in the Star Trek universe, as our crew, led by Captain Michael Burnham, embark on a treasure hunt. Star Trek: Discovery season 5 is currently filming, and is slated to release in early 2023.
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Egypt Unveils Ancient Treasures That "Rewrite History"
Egypt on Sunday unveiled ancient treasures found at the Saqqara archaeological site near Cairo, including sarcophagi over 3,000 years old, a discovery that "rewrites history", according to famed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass.
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Ancient Treasure Trove Of Over 100 Sarcophagi Found In Egypt
Egypt announced Saturday the discovery of an ancient treasure trove of more than a 100 intact sarcophagi, the largest such find this year.
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They Find Viking Coins Worth Millions - But The Discovery Leads To Prison
Finders are not always keepers, as metal detectorists and coin dealers in Britain have learned. Four men face years of incarceration for failing to report Viking treasure worth an estimated $3 million.
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Couple Finds Treasure Worth $52,000 Buried In Backyard, Does This With It
A couple from New York's Staten Island discovered a treasure buried in their backyard. They found a rusting safe containing $52,000 worth of cash, diamonds, gold and jade. Wait till you find out what they did with it.
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Haul of 5,200 Rare Silver Coins Unveiled at British Museum
A hoard of 5,200 silver coins discovered by an amateur archaeologist was unveiled at London's British Museum Tuesday, as new figures showed a sharp rise in buried treasure discoveries.
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From a handful of dollars to riches: some unlikely finds
The discovery of Marvin Gaye's passport at a US house clearance sale -- which could be worth $20,000 to collectors today -- is just the latest find of unlikely treasure:
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Silent film shows procession at famous Kerala temple
While discovery of huge treasures from vaults of the famed Padmanabhaswamy temple in Kerala's capital has revived interest in history and culture of Travancore, a silent film made in 1933 focussing on a turbulent phase in the princely state's history has been taken out of the box where it has been lying unseen for decades.
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16th-Century Royal Burial Treasures Found in Lithuania’s Vilnius Cathedral
A remarkable discovery in Lithuania’s Vilnius Cathedral has uncovered 16th-century royal burial regalia hidden during WWII. The artefacts, including crowns, rings, chains, and coffin plaques, were originally unearthed in 1931 but concealed in 1939 for safekeeping as World War II loomed. These treasures, associated with Alexander Jagiellon and two...
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Earth's Hidden Treasure: Mountain Of Hydrogen Could End Fossil Fuel Era, Study Finds
The discovery challenges previous beliefs that hydrogen, being a small molecule, would not accumulate in large quantities underground.
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Norman-Era Hoard of Silver Coins Becomes Britain’s Most Valuable Treasure
A Norman-era silver coin hoard discovered in Somerset has been sold for £4.3 million, becoming the most valuable treasure ever found in Britain. The 2,584 silver pennies, unearthed in Chew Valley, were buried during the turbulent period following the Norman Conquest around 1066. This rare find provides a glimpse into England's transition from Saxo...
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Ancient Tomb Discovery: 2,000-Year-Old Petra Site Unveils 12 Skeletons Beneath Treasury
Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old tomb beneath Petra's iconic Treasury, revealing 12 skeletons and a treasure trove of ancient artefacts. The discovery offers new insights into the burial practices of the Nabataean civilisation, dating back to between the mid-first century B.C. and the early second century A.D. Pottery, jewellery, and ...
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Search For Lost Earring Leads To Discovery Of Viking Treasure In Norway
When a family in Norway decided to employ a metal detector to search their yard for a lost earring, they ended up uncovering far more than they had anticipated.
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Archaeologist Find Buried Treasure Including Roman Coins While Hiking In Italy
The discovery raised concerns about whose treasure it was, why it was concealed, and why the owner never came back.
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In Pics: 1,000-Year-Old Medieval Golden Treasure Discovered in Netherlands
A Dutch historian found a unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure, consisting of four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold leaf and 39 silver coins, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) announced on Thursday.
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Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Trailer Teases an Intergalactic Treasure Hunt
Star Trek: Discovery season 5 trailer is out. As part of New York Comic-Con 2022, Paramount+ dropped the first look for its latest chapter in the Star Trek universe, as our crew, led by Captain Michael Burnham, embark on a treasure hunt. Star Trek: Discovery season 5 is currently filming, and is slated to release in early 2023.
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Egypt Unveils Ancient Treasures That "Rewrite History"
Egypt on Sunday unveiled ancient treasures found at the Saqqara archaeological site near Cairo, including sarcophagi over 3,000 years old, a discovery that "rewrites history", according to famed Egyptologist Zahi Hawass.
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Ancient Treasure Trove Of Over 100 Sarcophagi Found In Egypt
Egypt announced Saturday the discovery of an ancient treasure trove of more than a 100 intact sarcophagi, the largest such find this year.
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They Find Viking Coins Worth Millions - But The Discovery Leads To Prison
Finders are not always keepers, as metal detectorists and coin dealers in Britain have learned. Four men face years of incarceration for failing to report Viking treasure worth an estimated $3 million.
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Couple Finds Treasure Worth $52,000 Buried In Backyard, Does This With It
A couple from New York's Staten Island discovered a treasure buried in their backyard. They found a rusting safe containing $52,000 worth of cash, diamonds, gold and jade. Wait till you find out what they did with it.
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Haul of 5,200 Rare Silver Coins Unveiled at British Museum
A hoard of 5,200 silver coins discovered by an amateur archaeologist was unveiled at London's British Museum Tuesday, as new figures showed a sharp rise in buried treasure discoveries.
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From a handful of dollars to riches: some unlikely finds
The discovery of Marvin Gaye's passport at a US house clearance sale -- which could be worth $20,000 to collectors today -- is just the latest find of unlikely treasure:
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Silent film shows procession at famous Kerala temple
While discovery of huge treasures from vaults of the famed Padmanabhaswamy temple in Kerala's capital has revived interest in history and culture of Travancore, a silent film made in 1933 focussing on a turbulent phase in the princely state's history has been taken out of the box where it has been lying unseen for decades.
