CAIRO (REUTERS).- Egyptian antiquities authorities have recovered a statue of the renegade Pharaoh Akhenaten that was stolen along with eight other items during protests that brought down President Hosni Mubarak. Minister of State for Antiquities Zahi …
Egyptian Antiquities Authorities Say They Found Fourth Stolen Pharaonic Treasure
CAIRO (REUTERS).- Egyptian antiquities authorities have recovered a statue of the renegade Pharaoh Akhenaten that was stolen along with eight other items during protests that brought down President Hosni Mubarak. Minister of State for Antiquities Zahi …
100-Million-Year-Old New Crocodile Species Discovered by Scientists in Thailand
BANGKOK (AP).- A new species of crocodile that lived 100 million years ago has been identified from a fossil found in Thailand, researchers said Thursday. Komsorn Lauprasert, a scientist at Mahasarakham University, said the species had longer legs than…
100-Million-Year-Old New Crocodile Species Discovered by Scientists in Thailand
BANGKOK (AP).- A new species of crocodile that lived 100 million years ago has been identified from a fossil found in Thailand, researchers said Thursday. Komsorn Lauprasert, a scientist at Mahasarakham University, said the species had longer legs than…
Scientists Attempt to Solve the Mystery of Danish Astronomer Tycho Brahe’s Sudden Death
PRAGUE (AP).- Scientists who have exhumed the remains of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe say tests aimed at solving the mystery of his sudden death will take until next year. An international team opened his tomb this week in the Church of Our Lady Befor…
Prehispanic Decapitated Ballgame Player Sculpture Discovered by Archaeologists in Mexico
MEXICO CITY.- A Prehispanic sculpture that represents a beheaded ballgame player was discovered by archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) at El Teul Archaeological Zone, in Zacatecas, one of the few Mesoamerican s…
Prehispanic Decapitated Ballgame Player Sculpture Discovered by Archaeologists in Mexico
MEXICO CITY.- A Prehispanic sculpture that represents a beheaded ballgame player was discovered by archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) at El Teul Archaeological Zone, in Zacatecas, one of the few Mesoamerican s…
Prehispanic Decapitated Ballgame Player Sculpture Discovered in Mexico
MEXICO CITY.- A Prehispanic sculpture that represents a beheaded ballgame player was discovered by archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) at El Teul Archaeological Zone, in Zacatecas, one of the few Mesoamerican s…
Chinese Emperor’s Seal Expected to Make Millions at Bonhams
LONDON.- A stunning piece of China’s Imperial history – a seal personally commissioned by the Qianlong Emperor (1711-1799) – will be the highlight of Bonhams Sale of Fine Chinese Art on November 11th in London. The perfect four centimeter squ…
Chinese Emperor’s Seal Expected to Make Millions at Bonhams
LONDON.- A stunning piece of China’s Imperial history – a seal personally commissioned by the Qianlong Emperor (1711-1799) – will be the highlight of Bonhams Sale of Fine Chinese Art on November 11th in London. The perfect four centimeter squ…