4 d. ago Archaeologists find new evidence about the location of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection

A discovery at the site where Jesus is believed to have died, been buried and risen from the dead may prove the sacred Biblical text to be true.

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4 d. ago Two near lifesize sculptures found during excavations of Pompeii tomb

The detailed relics were found in a necropolis and experts believe the woman depicted could have been an important priestessTwo almost lifesize sculptures of a man and woman, who was believed to have been a priestess, have been found during the excavations of a huge tomb in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.The detailed funerary relics adorned the tomb containing several burial niches built into a wide wall in the necropolis of Porta Sarno, one of the main entrance gates into the ancient city. Pompeii was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Owners of £17m Jane Austen country house granted permission to demolish it despite objections from residents

Historic England said there was no evidence the house had ‘any direct influence on Jane Austen’s literary output’

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9 d. ago Firsthand evidence of Jesus' crucifixion is found in ancient Roman manuscript

Ancient manuscripts detailing the events during the Roman Empire may contain 'historical evidence' about Jesus Christ. The Annals was written by Roman historian Tacitus around 91AD

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9 d. ago Historical 'evidence' of Jesus' crucifixion found in ancient Roman manuscript

Ancient manuscripts detailing the events during the Roman Empire may contain 'historical evidence' about Jesus Christ. The Annals was written by Roman historian Tacitus around 91AD

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1 week ago Discover the 14,000 Ancient Roman Artifacts Just Donated to the London Museum

Discover the 14,000 Ancient Roman Artifacts Just Donated to the London Museum  Smithsonian Magazine

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2 w. ago Secrets of ancient London revealed as more than 14,000 Roman artefacts unearthed

Secrets of ancient London revealed as more than 14,000 Roman artefacts unearthed  The Independent

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2 w. ago More than 14,000 ancient Roman artefacts found during building work in London

More than 14,000 ancient Roman artefacts found during building work in London  The Independent

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3 w. ago ‘Spreadsheets of empire’: red tape goes back 4,000 years, say scientists after Iraq finds

Ancient Mesopotamian stone tablets show extraordinary detail and reach of government in cradle of world civilisationsThe red tape of government bureaucracy spans more than 4,000 years, according to new finds from the cradle of the world’s civilisations, Mesopotamia.Hundreds of administrative tablets – the earliest physical evidence of the first empire in recorded history – have been discovered by archaeologists from the British Museum and Iraq. These texts detail the minutiae of government and reveal a complex bureaucracy – the red tape of an ancient civilisation. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Atlético Madrid v Real Madrid: Champions League last 16, second leg – live

Champions League updates, 8pm kick-off (first leg: 1-2)Live scores | Read today’s Football Daily | And mail ScottHere’s some more historical evidence suggesting Atlético are right up against it tonight. They’ve won 13 and lost 12 of the European ties in which they’ve lost the first leg away, a narrow positive albeit one very much second best to Real’s record after winning their first leg at home: they’ve gone through in 49 of 62 ties. Atléti will however be buoyed by memories of last year, when they dispatched Internazionale on penalties in this round after losing the first leg in Milan. So let’s rule nothing out.Quite a few rascals are one booking away from missing the first leg of the quarter-final should their team get through. Atlético have José María Giménez and Ángel Correa on the edge; Real’s substantially longer list features Luka Modrić, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Antonio Rüdiger, Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick and Carlo Ancelotti himself. Continue reading...

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