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Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
The chance discovery of a jade artifact unearths an ancient Chinese city.
Scientists study medieval bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.
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An unprecedented discovery could reveal new information about Cleopatra’s reign.
The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall.
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the post-war life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
The discovery of priceless artifacts in Laos sheds light on the ancient Khmer Empire.
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Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
Facial recognition software suggests the portrait may depict William Shakespeare.
X-ray scans of the Wadlow Shakespeare portrait reveal details beneath several areas of overpaint.
Dendrochronology reveals surprising results about Steven’s portrait of Shakespeare.
The portrait hung above the family TV for 50 years before they realized it might be Shakespeare.
The chance discovery of a jade artifact unearths an ancient Chinese city.
Ancient gravestones in Kyrgyzstan hint the Black Death began long before it reached Europe.
In 1347, ships reached Sicily with the Black Death. In a year, it spread across Europe to England.
The Black Death may have killed nearly 50 percent of the Europe's population.
The haunting journal of Agnolo di Tura reveals the horrors of the Black Plague.
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