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Priceless ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after theft from Dutch museum
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (69+ words) Priceless ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after theft from Dutch museum'The Washington Post ASSEN, Netherlands " A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities said…...
Danish warship sunk by famed British admiral discovered after 225 years
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (63+ words) Danish warship sunk by famed British admiral discovered after 225 years'The Washington Post Marine archaeologists have found the wreck of a Danish warship that sank in the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen COPENHAGEN, Denmark " More than 200 years after being sunk by Adm. Horatio…...
Opinion | Coffin nails and the habit that defies burial
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (158+ words) Opinion | Coffin nails and the habit that defies burial'The Washington Post In the 1950s, when half of American adults smoked, many freshmen unpacking at college were greeted by upperclassmen paid by tobacco companies to distribute free cigarettes. In 1964, the U.S. surgeon general…...
Bodies of Africans were once dug up and sent to Europe for research. Now they are coming home
1+ week, 5+ day ago (92+ words) Bodies of Africans were once dug up and sent to Europe for research. Now they are coming home'The Washington Post South Africa has reburied the remains of at least 63 Khoi and San people after they were dug up many years…...
Rome's Colosseum gets a fresh look that recreates the footprints of long-gone columns
2+ week, 3+ day ago (85+ words) Rome's Colosseum gets a fresh look that recreates the footprints of long-gone columns'The Washington Post ROME " The Colosseum has a bright new look following a restoration using the same travertine marble of ancient Rome to recreate parts of columns from…...
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
2+ week, 5+ day ago (72+ words) Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean'The Washington Post Researchers say the discovery of the oldest known recordings of whale sounds could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate PORTLAND, Maine " A haunting…...
Specially built wood horn known as holztrompete sounds at Met Opera in Wagner's `Tristan und Isolde"
3+ week, 1+ day ago (121+ words) Specially built wood horn known as holztrompete sounds at Met Opera in Wagner's `Tristan und Isolde'The Washington Post A new Met Opera production of "Tristan und Isolde" uses Wagner's rare wooden horn, the holztrompete, for a key offstage moment NEW…...
EU recovery funds fuel frenzied restorations around Rome, including at famed basilica
3+ week, 4+ day ago (105+ words) EU recovery funds fuel frenzied restorations around Rome, including at famed basilica'The Washington Post The San Pietro in Vincoli basilica in Rome is home to one of Michelangelo's most famous works, the massive marble statue of Moses, as well as…...
Cologne Cathedral, one of Germany's best-known landmarks, to charge tourists for admission
4+ week, 2+ day ago (72+ words) Cologne Cathedral, one of Germany's best-known landmarks, to charge tourists for admission'The Washington Post BERLIN " Cologne Cathedral, a famous German landmark and popular tourist draw, will start charging an admission fee to visitors as church officials struggle with rising maintenance…...
Researchers probe unmarked graves at Virginia site where slaves once toiled
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (130+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The Diocese of Arlington and Catholic University are trying to identify who…...