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Thanks to Arthur Shippee, Dave Sowdon, Edward Rockstein, Kurt Theis,
John McMahon, Barnea Selavan, Joseph Lauer, Mike Ruggeri, Hernan Astudillo,
Richard Campbell, Barbara Saylor Rodgers, Bob Heuman, David Critchley,
Richard Miller, Kris Curry, Rick Heli, Richard C. Griffiths, Frank MacKay,
Don Buck, mata kimasitayo, and Ross W. Sargent for headses upses this week
(as always hoping I have left no one out).

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EARLY HOMINIDS
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The inner ear of Neanderthals reveals clues about their enigmatic origin

Semicircular canals shed light on bottleneck events in the evolution of the Neanderthal clade | Nature Communications

The Inner Ear Reveals Neanderthals May Have Went Through Great Genetic Loss | Discover Magazine


Archaeologists discover oldest evidence of stone blade production on the Arabian Peninsula

[AI?]80,000-year-old Homo sapiens stone blades discovered in Arabia - The Jerusalem Post

80,000-Year-Old Stone Tools Discovered in Arabia Puzzle Archaeologists, as No Human Remains Are Found

The Oldest Evidence of Stone Blade Production in Southern Arabia: 80,000-Year-Old Stone Blades Discovered - Arkeonews

News - Oldest Stone Blade Production in Arabia - Archaeology Magazine

Archaeology, chronology, and sedimentological context of the youngest Middle Palaeolithic assemblage from Jebel Faya, United Arab Emirates | Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences

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AFRICA
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?[AI? ]Senegal announces archaeological excavations to uncover contested Thiaro - The Jerusalem Post


9 shipwrecks from World War I discovered off Morocco's southern coast - CBS News

[AI?] Morocco identifies preliminary sites of nine WWI shipwrecks off southern - The Jerusalem Post

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ANCIENT NEAR EAST AND EGYPT
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Tomb of Egyptian pharaoh is first found in Luxor since Tutankhamun¡ªhere's how we know who lay inside

Archaeologists Find a Pharaoh¡¯s Tomb, the First Since King Tut¡¯s, Egypt Says - The New York Times

Tomb of mysterious missing pharaoh is biggest archaeological find in a century | The Independent

Thutmose II: First pharaoh's tomb found in Egypt since Tutankhamun's

Egypt says unveils first king's tomb in over a century ¨C DW ¨C 02/19/2025

Tomb of Thutmose II Identified Near Luxor | Egyptian Streets

Photos: Archaeologists uncover tomb of King Thutmose II - Egypt Independent

Long-lost royal tomb of King Thutmose II finally discovered in Luxor - Ancient Egypt - Antiquities - Ahram Online

Missing tomb of Egyptian pharaoh solves one of ancient Egypt's great mysteries

Egypt discovers first royal tomb in over 100 years - ABC News

Egypt announces first discovery of a royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's was found over a century ago - CBS News

Egypt unveils first ancient royal tomb since Tutankhamun

Egypt unveils first ancient royal tomb since Tutankhamun

Egypt unveils first ancient royal tomb discovered since Tutankhamun | The Times of Israel

King Thutmose II: Tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh is 1st to be discovered in 100 years | Live Science

Archaeologists discover the long-lost tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II near Luxor | Archaeology News Online Magazine

[AI?] ?Egypt announces discovery of King Thutmose II¡¯s tomb, the first royal fi - The Jerusalem Post

Discovery of King Thutmose II's Tomb May be Most Significant Find Since King Tut | Discover Magazine

3,500-Year-Old Tomb of King Thutmose II Discovered: The First Royal Burial Unearthed Since King Tutankhamun - Arkeonews

Tomb of Egyptian pharaoh is first found in Luxor since Tutankhamun ¨C here¡¯s how we know who lay inside

Tomb of Thutmose II ¨C The Past

Pharaoh Thutmose II¡¯s Tomb Identified

Lost tomb of Thutmose II discovered near Luxor

Egypt announces discovery of first royal tomb since King Tutankhamun's was found over a century ago - The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Archaeologists Say They've Discovered the First Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh's Tomb Since Tutankhamun's in 1922 | Smithsonian

News - Tomb of Thutmose II Discovered in Egypt - Archaeology Magazine


It¡¯s the biggest Egyptian tomb discovery in a century. Who was Thutmose II?


The rediscovery of Thutmose III and Hatshepsut ¨C The Past


Scots archaeologist leads discovery of long- lost tomb of Egyptian pharaoh

¡®You dream about such things¡¯: Brit who discovered missing pharaoh¡¯s tomb may have unearthed another | Egyptology | The Guardian


Egypt announces astounding new archaeological discoveries - Part 3 - Egypt Independent


Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell ¡®woody,¡¯ ¡®spicy¡¯ and ¡®sweet¡¯ | UCL News - UCL ¨C University College London

The scent of the mummy. Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice

[AI?] ?How do mummies smell? Like pine, cedar, juniper, myrrh, and frankincense - The Jerusalem Post

The smell of Egyptian mummies: ¡®woody,¡¯ ¡®spicy¡¯ and ¡®sweet¡¯

News - Scientists Investigate Smell of Egyptian Mummies - Archaeology Magazine


Ancient Egyptian 'granary with scribes' diorama: A miniature workplace found buried in a tomb from the Middle Kingdom | Live Science


Sun illuminates Ramses II statute at Aswan¡¯s Abu Simbel Temple - EgyptToday

[AI?] ?4,000 visitors gathered, but heavy clouds spoiled King Ramses II Abu Sim - The Jerusalem Post


What Did the Ancient Egyptians Eat? AO Wants to Know. - Gastro Obscura


The magic and power of hair in ancient Egypt ¨C The Past


Robert Talbot Kelly ¨C Egypt: Painted and Described ¨C The Past


Mummy quiz: Can you unwrap these ancient Egyptian mysteries? | Live Science


Iraq discovers 20 ancient artifacts in Dhi Qar - Shafaq News


Secrets of early ironmaking unveiled in T¨¹rkiye's ancient ruins | Daily Sabah

Japanese archaeologists find clues to ancient ironmaking in Turkey | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News


Protecting Kuwaiti antiquities safeguards heritage and identity | arabtimes


New archaeological perspectives on early Iron Age agro-pastoralism in Jordan | Jordan Times


Khirbet Al Lehun excavations reveal Iron Age village, fortress | Jordan Times


New research explores Hellenistic, Roman influences on Petra¡¯s Treasury | Jordan Times


Mikvehs and monks: Vivid hues link rare Jewish and Christian finds in Judean Desert | The Times of Israel


1,500-Year-Old Cistern Near Hagia Sophia Turned into a Spa - GreekReporter.com


Experts call for 'accountability' before restoring Syria heritage sites | Cornell Chronicle


Report Documents Devastation Of Palmyra Following The End Of Assad Regime


[AI?] Forbidden no more: Residents return to Palmyra as military zones reopen - The Jerusalem Post


Experts push to restore Syria¡¯s war-torn heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra | AP News


Archaeologists push to restore Syria's war-ravaged heritage sites - France 24


Palmyra in Ruins - Biblical Archaeology Society


Byzantine Ascetic Monk Buried with Chains in Jerusalem Discovered to Be a Woman

[AI?] Woman buried with chains near Jerusalem shows first evidence of female a - The Jerusalem Post

News - Unusual Byzantine Burial in Jerusalem Analyzed - Archaeology Magazine


Israeli settlers storm West Bank archaeological site as barn is destroyed ¨C Middle East Monitor


ANE Today, 20 Feb 2025 - The Ancient Near East Today

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ANCIENT GREECE AND ROME (AND CLASSICS)
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¡®Monumental¡¯ pre-Roman necropolis uncovered in northern Italy | Euronews

"Monumental necropolis" of 200 ancient tombs unearthed by archaeologists in Italy - CBS News

Italian Archaeologists Discover Ancient Necropolis of 200 Tombs

News - Iron Age Necropolis Unearthed in Alpine Italy - Archaeology Magazine


Cremated human remains from Palaepaphos-Skales: A case study from the iron age of Cyprus - ScienceDirect


Ancient Greek Sanctuary from Hellenistic Era Discovered Inside a Cave in Italy - GreekReporter.com


Ancient Greek Building With Courtyard Discovered in Kuwait¡¯s Failaka Island - GreekReporter.com

Hellenistic Treasure Unearthed On Failaka Island
[AI?] ?Kuwaiti-Italian archaeologists uncover 2,300-year-old Hellenistic courty - The Jerusalem Post


Significant Archaeological Discovery on Failaka Island: Hellenistic Courtyard and Building Unearthed - Arkeonews


Ancient Tartessos Sanctuary and Corinthian Greek Ceramics Discovered in Spain - GreekReporter.com


5,000-year-old fortress found in Spain contains mysterious burial of Roman-era man with dagger | Live Science


Archaeological findings from the Roman period found on a plot of land where a school will be built in Patras - See photos - ProtoThema English


Ancient Greek tombstone discovered in Cyrene | The Libya Observer


Significant Archaeological Find Unearthed In Greek City Of Gela

6th-Century BC Bone Repository Unearthed in Ancient Greek City of Gela, Sicily - GreekReporter.com


Discovery in Pompeii during new excavations: the announcement by Minister Giuli


Archaeologists Celebrate Rare Find Of Tiny 1,700-Year-Old Hercules Statue In Florence, Italy

Eccezionale scoperta archeologica: statua di Ercole ritrovata?in un giardino privato

[AI?] 'Hercules of Valdelsa': 1700-year-old Roman statue found in Montaione, F - The Jerusalem Post


[AI?] ?The soil erosion on the Turkish coast revealed a Hellenic Kouros - The Jerusalem Post


Archaeologists revisit Baden-Baden¡¯s Roman ¡°Imperial Baths" after 180 Years

Roman imperial baths in Baden-Baden studied for the first time in 180 years | Archaeology News Online Magazine


ArtDependence | Etruscan Tomb discovered in Italy

Vivid Wall Paintings Unearthed at a 2,500-Year-Old Etruscan Necropolis in Italy | Smithsonian


This 1,600-Year-Old Filter Helped Ancient Drinkers Sip Beverages Through a Straw | Smithsonian


The Greek City That Was the Ceramic Center of the Ancient World - GreekReporter.com


Unveiling the Glorious Ancient Greek City of Europos - GreekReporter.com


Nearly 2,000-year-old Roman structure discovered in the heart of London : NPR

Roman London¡¯s first basilica found under an office block ¨C here¡¯s what it reveals about the ancient city

An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district : NPR

Roman basilica discovered by archaeologists under London office block | The Independent

News - London's First Roman Basilica Unearthed - Archaeology Magazine


Roman London: Tower plans to be revised after basilica found


Turin uni to lead X-ray reading of Herculaneum papyri - Arts Culture and Style - Ansa.it


The Department of Antiquities received a donation of archives from the excavations conducted in Kourion in the late 1970s and in the 1980s - Gov.cy

Cyprus receives major archaeological archive from Kourion excavations |


Pompeii¡¯s streets show how the city adapted to Roman rule | New Scientist


[AI?] Re-evaluation of 2nd century Colchester vase fleshes out Roman-era gladi - The Jerusalem Post


News - Papyrus Text Tells of Roman Trial for Forgery and Tax Fraud - Archaeology Magazine


Illuminating Antiquity: The Pharos lighthouse in Alexandria ¨C The Past


Pasts Imperfect (2.20.25)

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EUROPE AND THE UK (+ Ireland)
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Archaeologists find unusual prehistoric grave in Oslavany | Radio Prague International


Rare Bronze Age Metalworking Hoard Discovered in Wiltshire, Including an Anvil - Arkeonews


New rites, local lives: Strontium isotope analysis of cremated human remains from the Late Iron Age cemetery at Westhampnett, West Sussex, UK - ScienceDirect


New study finds meteoric iron in early Iron Age artifacts in Poland

Iron Age Ornaments Made from Meteorite Discovered in Poland - GreekReporter.com


Iberian nailed head ritual was more complex than expected, isotope analysis reveals


Severed Heads Found in Iberian Iron Age Sites in Catalonia Belonged to Prisoners of War or Defeated Enemies


Why Were All of These Bodies Buried Sitting Upright and Facing West More Than 2,000 Years Ago? | Smithsonian


Decapitated woman found in Irish bog is 2,000-year-old ritual sacrifice | Live Science

Bog body 'one of the most important archaeological discoveries on the island of Ireland'

Ancient remains found in Co Derry bog ¡®likely to belong to young woman¡¯ who lived 2,000 years ago

2,000-year-old decapitated woman found in Irish bog identified as likely ritual sacrifice | Archaeology News Online Magazine


Zooarchaeology of Celtiberian-Roman households: Animal use in Numantia (Soria, Spain) - ScienceDirect


Viking skulls inspected with CT scans reveal severe morbidity

Viking skulls reveal severe morbidity | ScienceDaily

Viking skulls reveal severe morbidity | EurekAlert!

Viking Skulls Reveal the Ancient People Were Hardy, but Not Healthy | Discover Magazine

Findings from computed tomography examinations of Viking age skulls | BDJ Open


News - Archaeologists Excavate Largest Viking Age Building in Britain - Archaeology Magazine


News - Scotland's Galloway Hoard May Have Belonged to Community - Archaeology Magazine


Medieval Church Excavation in Germany Uncovers Mysterious Monkey Figurine - Medievalists.net


Plague transmission may have begun a century before the Black Death, study shows


How Rome Became Ruined in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net


The Vasa Warship Sank After Only 25 Minutes of Sailing, Taking 30 Lives With it | Discover Magazine


[AI?] ?Around 3,000 17th-century plague victims found in mass graves in Nurembe - The Jerusalem Post


Archaeologists uncover patterns of bear baiting in early modern England

Study sheds new light on bear baiting in early modern England - News and events, University of York

News - Researchers shed light on the ¡®sport¡¯ of bear baiting in early modern England - University of Nottingham

Researchers shed light on bear baiting in early modern England

What does a bear-baiting assemblage look like? Interdisciplinary analysis of an Early Modern ¡®sport¡¯ | Antiquity | Cambridge Core


World¡¯s oldest rune stone has more pieces that contain mysterious messages | CNN


[AI?] ?Napoleon's hidden legacy? Clover-shaped fountain found near Modlin Fortr - The Jerusalem Post


Early Europeans may have eaten their enemies¡¯ brains, archaeologists say | CNN


Human flesh does a body good? Cannibalism as medicine in Medieval Europe


Volunteers help investigate Devon's ancient past - News


A Boneyard Along the Thames River Reveals London¡¯s Ancient Burials - The New York Times

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METAL DETECTOR ITEMS
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Shattered 1,800-year-old sword was 'ritually sacrificed' and may be from Vandal warrior's grave | Live Science

[AI?] ?Polish detectorists find 2,000-year-old Roman spatha sword while searchi - The Jerusalem Post

Ancient Roman sword found in southern Poland by detectorists | Archaeology News Online Magazine


2,000-year-old spoon from Isle of Man may have been used in blood rituals for fortune telling | Live Science

News - Iron Age Spoon May Have Predicted the Future - Archaeology Magazine


Metal detectorists unearth 15th Century coin hoard in the Borders


British Museum showcases 2023-24¡¯s most spectacular amateur treasure hunter finds | Euronews

2023 biggest year for archaeological finds made by public

Medieval Treasures Among Record Number of Finds Reported in 2023 - Medievalists.net


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ASIA AND THE SOUTH PACIFIC
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New archaeological discoveries in Shandong push back Great Wall origin by 300 years - Global Times

New Discoveries Reveal the Great Wall of China Is 300 Years Older Than Previously Thought

Archaeologists discover oldest section of China¡¯s Great Wall, dating back nearly 3,000 years | Euronews

[AI?] Discovery in Shandong pushes back Great Wall's origin by 300 years - The Jerusalem Post

Great Wall of China may be centuries older than previously thought | The Independent

Oldest section of China¡¯s Great Wall discovered, pushing back its origin by 300 years | Archaeology News Online Magazine

News - Oldest Section of China's Great Wall Uncovered - Archaeology Magazine


Ancient seafarers in Southeast Asia may have built advanced boats 40,000 years ago

Clues of advanced ancient technology found in the Philippines and Island Southeast Asia ¨C Popular Archeology

Testing the waters: Plant working and seafaring in Pleistocene Wallacea - ScienceDirect


Ancient site from Neolithic to Shang and Zhou dynasties discovered in Shanxi Province - Global Times


Ancient salt production workshop site discovered in E.China¡¯s Shandong - Global Times


More than 300 pieces of Qin Dynasty pottery discovered in Suzhou - Global Times


Cradle of civilization: Top 6 archaeological discoveries of 2024

China unveils top archaeological discoveries of 2024

Top 6 archaeological discoveries of 2024 released -

[AI?] ?Six archaeological sites in China named top new discoveries of the year - The Jerusalem Post

China unveils top archaeological discoveries of 2024-Xinhua

Breakthrough findings span from?Paleolithic period to Qing Dynasty -

Six sites revealed as 2024¡¯s top archaeological discoveries - Global Times


1,300-year-old royal flush toilet used by crown prince discovered at palace in Korea | Live Science

¡®[AI?] ?Archaeologists discover 1300-year-old flush toilet in ancient Korean pal - The Jerusalem Post


¡®[AI?] ?Hill of Jewels¡¯ in India¡¯s Odisha reveals three colossal Buddha heads - The Jerusalem Post


Krishna's Dwarka karmabhoomi: Archaeologists dive into sea for underwater heritage - India Today

ASI resumes underwater explorations in Dwarka after 20 years; women archaeologists to join team for first time


Rare Iron Age structures noticed at Gudipalli, Nalgonda-Telangana Today


Women archaeologists make history in ASI¡¯s Dwarka underwater survey, asi, gujarat, underwater exploration at Dwarka, women archaeologists,


Did the iron age on Indian soil start from Tamil Nadu? | Explained - The Hindu


British took great care of India¡¯s monuments: ASI expert - The Hindu


Looking to the past in South Asia


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AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
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More than 10,000 First Nations people killed in Australia¡¯s frontier wars, final massacre map shows | Indigenous Australians | The Guardian


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NORTH AMERICA
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Lasers reveal 1,000-year-old Indigenous road near Chaco Canyon that aligns with the winter solstice | Live Science


George Washington's personal library took a winding path before landing in Boston | GBH


Buried beneath Lincolnville: a 240-year-old British fort | Jacksonville Today

Photos: City of St. Augustine Archaeology Program excavates former British-occupied outpost ¨C Action News Jax

History flashback: British redoubt excavated in St. Augustine ¨C 104.5 WOKV


Never before seen artifacts from excavation of the H.L. Hunley will be on display this weekend | WCBD News 2


George Romney: Rare sketch portrait found in US wheelie bin


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CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
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Earliest Fish-Trapping Facility in Central America Discovered in Maya Lowlands


¡°Castillo Viejo¡± This is the new archaeological zone discovered in Chich¨¦n Itz¨¢ ¨C The Yucatan Times


Lasers reveal 15th-century fortified Zapotec city in Mexico | Live Science

Laser mapping reveals massive ancient Zapotec city in Mexican forest - The Art Newspaper - International art news and events


Peru: The secret of Chancay mummies and their eternal tattoos that astonish scientists | News | ANDINA - Peru News Agency


The early roots of carnival?

News - Study Finds Evidence of Early Alcoholic Drinks in Brazil - Archaeology Magazine

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RECONSTRUCTIONS
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Woman's face recreated from 2,000-year-old skull found in Dorset


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OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
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The 27 Lost Burials Archaeologists Are Still Looking For - GreekReporter.com


'Something stirring beneath the surface': What eight ghostly portraits found hidden inside masterpieces reveal


The little-known Gullah Geechee politician who pushed for the 14th amendment | Black US culture | The Guardian


A History of Cryptography From the Spartans to the FBI | The MIT Press Reader


What should I do if I find a cool artifact in the US? | Live Science


The 2,000-year-old history of animal gift giving


University of Leicester to honour pioneering female archaeologist


When were birthday parties invented? | Live Science


When Grave Markers Are Stolen, He Speaks for the Dead - The New York Times


Archaeology breakthrough as Leonardo da Vinci's mysterious sketches reveal 500-year-old secret - Manchester Evening News


What do castlecore, romantasy, and Chappell Roan¡¯s crossbow have in common? They¡¯re all part of a new medievalism.


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MUSEUM MATTERS
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Amsterdam Exhibition Explores How Humans Shaped Sheep - The New York Times


What Are the Torlonia Marbles? Trove of Roman Antiquities Re-Enters Public Eye - Bloomberg

The Torlonia Collection: Masterpieces of Roman Sculpture | Exhibition | Montreal Museum of Fine Arts


Paris exhibition brings Gaza's saved archeological heritage back into the spotlight


Struggling English museums, galleries and theatres get ?270m rescue fund from government


France¡¯s Bayeux Tapestry to close to public for two years | CNN


King's Lynn elephant and castle seal find joins museum collection


100 Years of How Black Painters See Themselves - The New York Times


Greece to open museum of ancient undersea treasures

¡®[AI?] ?Greece to open new underwater archaeology museum in Piraeus in 2026 - The Jerusalem Post


HKMoA receives donation of over 40 precious Chinese antiquities from Ming and Qing dynasties by collector Cheung Kee-wee (with photos)

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AUCTIONS AND SALES RELATED
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Sapcote: Haul of unearthed Roman coins sold at auction for ?4,400


Gem relics buried with Buddha's bones for over 2,000 years to be auctioned at Sotheby's in May, starting at HK$10m | Auctions News | THE VALUE | Art News


Rare George Washington letter from key point in revolutionary war goes on sale | US news | The Guardian


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ON THE DNA FRONT
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A single protein may have helped shape the emergence of spoken language

Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language | AP News

Human gene variant alters the voices of mice : NPR

A humanized NOVA1 splicing factor alters mouse vocal communications | Nature Communications


The evolving pigment palette of European skin, eyes and hair as seen through ancient DNA


New research uncovers polygamy and intermarriage in ancient Eurasia


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THE TECHY SIDE
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Cytology brushes: A new way to decipher the past with DNA from parchment pages


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TOURISTY THINGS
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Ancient City of Polonnaruwa - Atlas Obscura


London¡¯s Roman ruins are increasingly accessible ¨C here¡¯s where to see them


36 Hours in Guadalajara, Mexico: Things to Do and See - The New York Times


Crete¡¯s Minoan Palace of Knossos Sees Record Number of Visitors, Surpasses 1M - GreekReporter.com


7,000-year-old Godin Tepe has tourism potential, archaeologist says - Tehran Times


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PERFORMANCES AND MUSIC RELATED
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A Lost Silent Film About Lincoln Was Unearthed by an Intern - The New York Times


Waltz this way: rival venues in Vienna compete to celebrate Johann Strauss¡¯s 200th birthday | Dance | The Guardian


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CRIME BEAT
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Watch: Moment man vandalises ancient Incan artefact in Peru

Man caught on camera vandalizing Cusco's Stone of Twelve Angles - The Jerusalem Post


Workshop producing fake Picassos and Rembrandts found in Rome | Italy | The Guardian


Three Men Convicted of Playing a Role in Ring That Preyed on U.S. Museums - The New York Times


Police arrest man attempting to sell ancient amphora online | eKathimerini.com


¡®Tomb raiders¡¯ suspected of ancient artefacts theft caught by police in Italy

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REPATRIATION AND RECOVERY
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Cleveland Museum to Return Prized Bronze Thought Looted From Turkey - The New York Times

AL-Monitor Istanbul: Bronze head of Roman emperor returns to Antalya Museum - AL-Monitor: The Middle East?s leading independent news source since 2012

US Museum Returns Ancient Statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius to Turkey - GreekReporter.com

¡®[AI?] ?Cleveland Museum returns smuggled Marcus Aurelius statue to Turkey after - The Jerusalem Post

Cleveland Museum of Art will return looted Greco-Roman bronze to Turkey - The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

A Looted Bronze Statue That May Depict Marcus Aurelius Is Returning to Turkey | Smithsonian


New York DA¡¯s Office To Repatriate $1 Million Worth Of Ancient Greek Artifacts

N.Y. DA¡¯s Office Returning 11 Ancient Greek Artifacts Worth $1 Million - The National Herald

Lost treasures returning home | eKathimerini.com

D.A. Bragg Announces Return Of 107 Antiquities To The People Of Italy ¨C Manhattan District Attorney¡¯s Office


Ancient Greek Artifact Repatriated to Greece from US Museum - GreekReporter.com


¡®[AI?] ?3rd-century Roman mosaic finds its way home, thanks to local association - The Jerusalem Post


Benin Bronzes: Netherlands to return stolen Benin statues to Nigeria

The Netherlands will return dozens of Benin Bronzes to Nigeria : NPR

Netherlands to return over 100 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria | Euronews

The Netherlands to return 113 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria - The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

¡®[AI?] ?Netherlands returns 119 Benin bronzes, redressing 1897 British expeditio - The Jerusalem Post

Netherlands to Repatriate 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Netherlands Returns 119 Benin Bronzes To Nigeria In Landmark Repatriation Agreement


Lebanon recovers three antiquities from Switzerland -

Lebanon recovers three antiquities from Switzerland-Xinhua


Cambodia¡¯s Stolen Statues Are Coming Home to an Overflowing Museum - The New York Times


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NUMISMATICA
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E-Sylum v28n07, February 16, 2025

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OBITUARIES
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Z. Philip Ambrose Obituary (2025) - South Burlington, VT - Stephen C. Gregory and Son Cremation Service

Obituary: Z. Philip Ambrose, 1936-2025 | Seven Days Vermont


Jim Judge, professor and Durango archaeologist, dies at 90 - The Durango Herald


Eleanor Maguire, Memory Expert Who Studied London Cabbies, Dies at 54 - The New York Times


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