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# Ancient

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A footprint found in Chile is 'oldest' in Americas, scientists say
The scientists say the footprint dates from at least 15,600 years ago.
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Apr 28th 2019, 12:58 PM
National Museum of Ireland recovers Bronze Age axe found through illegal metal detecting
The museum is now appealing to the public to report discoveries of archaeological objects.
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Apr 8th 2019, 3:29 PM
Scientists discover that a bone fragment from 343AD 'could belong to Santa'
“It is exciting to think that these relics could in fact be genuine.”
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Dec 6th 2017, 12:38 PM
People hadn't set foot in this ancient 'lost city' in the Honduran jungle for 500 years - until now
The 1,000-year-old ruins were buried in the rainforest, in a round valley ringed by steep cliffs.
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Mar 12th 2017, 10:00 AM
People are losing it over how the kids from the sitcom Outnumbered have aged
Ah here.
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Jul 25th 2016, 10:24 AM
15 things that are guaranteed to make Irish people feel old
Some facts. Some experiences. So old.
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Jul 12th 2016, 9:26 PM
A bedroom frozen in time - the interiors of a life 100 years ago
The room in a French village has remained as it was at the time of the World War I soldier’s death almost a century ago.
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Nov 13th 2014, 3:48 PM
Earliest human footprints in Europe found on British beach
The footprints, belonging to both adults and children, are about 800,000 years old.
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Feb 7th 2014, 9:46 PM
25 things that will make every Irish person feel ancient
These things will make you realise how fast the years have flown by.
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Oct 13th 2013, 8:15 PM
WARNING: These things are likely to make you feel old
Eminem is 40 day. That made us feel old. Also, Sabrina the Teenage Witch is 35.
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Oct 17th 2012, 2:52 PM
Colosseum to be restored using private donation
A luxury shoemaker will fund the restoration project, which will see works taking place at the ancient ruin for more than two years.
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Jul 31st 2012, 7:15 PM
In pictures: Terracotta warriors unearthed
Over 100 ancient figures have been found at a dig at the Qin Shihuang museum site in China.
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Jun 12th 2012, 7:30 AM
Thieves plunder historic treasures at Beijing's Forbidden City
Seven pieces of gold and jewel-encrusted art have been stolen from the heavily guarded historic site.
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May 11th 2011, 10:08 AM
Huge statue of Egyptian pharaoh unearthed in Luxor
42-foot-tall statue originally discovered in 1928 has finally been unearthed – and archaeologists expect to find a second one nearby.
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Apr 26th 2011, 2:12 PM