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Bronze Age gold treasures revealed in Scotland

National Museums Scotland reveals extraordinary Bronze Age discoveries including gold hair ornaments and spearhead mounts, rewriting our understanding of ancient British craftsmanship.

Sheila Canby: Islamic Art Curator Legacy

Remembering Sheila Canby, the visionary curator who transformed London's Islamic art collections and brought Middle Eastern masterpieces to global prominence.

Ancient Roman artefact discovered in New Orleans

Construction workers in New Orleans make stunning discovery of 2,000-year-old Roman artefact, rewriting conventional understanding of transatlantic history and leaving archaeologists astonished.

Nigeria's Benin Bronzes museum gets clay replicas

A controversial restitution deal sees Nigeria's new Edo Museum of West African Art receive clay copies instead of the promised original Benin Bronzes, sparking outrage and diplomatic tension.

Karnak Temple's 4,000-year secret revealed

Groundbreaking archaeological research uncovers the true purpose behind Egypt's magnificent Karnak Temple complex, revealing it was dedicated to the supreme god Amun-Ra as a monumental power centre.

1909 Time Capsule Discovered at South Carolina University

A remarkable discovery at South Carolina State University as workers uncover a sealed 1909 time capsule containing historical documents and artefacts, offering a fascinating glimpse into the institution's early years.

Trump's King Charles sword request denied by library

The Eisenhower Presidential Library refused Donald Trump's unusual request to borrow a historic sword for King Charles III's coronation, citing preservation concerns in newly revealed correspondence.

1984 Miners' Strike Artefacts Saved for the Nation

A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.

Chilean Mummies Predate Egypt's by 1,000 Years

Groundbreaking archaeological research reveals the Chinchorro people of Chile created the world's first mummies using sophisticated smoke-drying techniques a millennium before ancient Egyptians.

Artefacts recovered from Titanic sister ship wreck

Maritime archaeologists have triumphantly recovered a trove of artefacts from the wreck of the HMHS Britannic, the Titanic's sister ship, in a groundbreaking expedition off the coast of Greece. The findings offer a poignant new window into the ship's trag

Ancient Gaza Treasures Rescued Hours Before Storehouse Destroyed

In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, Palestinian archaeologists and volunteers successfully evacuated priceless antiquities from a Gaza City storehouse, saving them from destruction just hours before the building was levelled by an Israeli airstrike.

Saudi Arabia Unveils World's Largest Museum Plans

Saudi Arabia announces the Prince Mohammed bin Salman International Museum, a colossal cultural project in Riyadh set to be the world's largest museum, showcasing 30,000 artefacts across five revolutionary wings.

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