The only complete ancient Egyptian beadnet dress found to date reveals a lot about the style and craftsmanship of the Old Kingdom period. In 1927, a team of archaeologists led by George A. Reisner were excavating at Giza, where they explored the mastaba tomb G7440. Inside the tomb, they found the skeletal remains of an unidentified female, who was wrapped in linen bandages … [Read more...] about This 4,500-year-old Egyptian Beadnet Dress Was Painstakingly Reassembled from 7,000 Beads Found in a Tomb
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Water Is Freely Flowing Down The Klamath River For First Time In 100 Years
The largest dam removal in US history is happening now. After years of advocacy from Indigenous groups and environmentalists, dams along the Klamath River are being removed, allowing water to flow freely again. This offers new hope for the region’s iconic salmon. The Klamath River, stretching 414 kilometers (257 miles) between Oregon and northwestern California, was once … [Read more...] about Water Is Freely Flowing Down The Klamath River For First Time In 100 Years
300 Generations Later: Oldest Briton’s DNA Traced to History Teacher Living Half a Mile Away From Where His Skeleton Was Found
300 Generations Later: Oldest Briton’s DNA Traced to History Teacher Living Half a Mile Away From Where His Skeleton Was Found Nestled in England’s picturesque Somerset region lies Cheddar Gorge, a limestone ravine hiding millennia-old secrets. In 1903, during drainage work at Gough’s Cave, a stunning discovery emerged: the nearly complete skeleton of a man who lived around … [Read more...] about 300 Generations Later: Oldest Briton’s DNA Traced to History Teacher Living Half a Mile Away From Where His Skeleton Was Found
Tiny Mushroom Nest: A Marvel of the Miniature
Incredible tiny ecosystem! The photo captures a tiny mushroom nest nestled in an old pine forest near Lake Lhota, Czech Republic. Photographer Kateřina Černohorská (@catherinemontenegro) has perfectly captured this wonder of the miniature world. While this isn't quite a forest itself, it evokes a similar sense of awe. Just like the Pygmy Forest in Van Damme, Mendocino … [Read more...] about Tiny Mushroom Nest: A Marvel of the Miniature
Hurricane Beryl Is Now The Earliest Atlantic Category 5 On Record
Hurricane Beryl has made history yet again, becoming the earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane ever recorded. The storm, which unleashed its fury across several Caribbean islands on Monday, has left a trail of devastation in its wake. According to the National Hurricane Center's latest update at 5am AST, Beryl boasts maximum sustained winds of 270 kilometers per hour (165 … [Read more...] about Hurricane Beryl Is Now The Earliest Atlantic Category 5 On Record