Tag: Europe
New branch added to European family tree
Genetic analysis reveals present-day Europeans descended from at least 3, not 2, groups of ancient humans.
Mystery of Henri IV’s missing head divides France
Book claiming mummified skull found in the attic of a retired tax collector is that of 'good king' Henri IV provokes fierce debate
Turkey wages ‘cultural war’ in pursuit of its archaeological treasures
Ankara accused of blackmailing museums into returning artefacts while allowing excavation sites to be destroyed
Rebirth of the Viking warship that may have helped Canute conquer the seas
11th-century troop-carrier Roskilde 6 emerges from the depths of history and heads for British Museum
Gladiator general’s tomb falls victim to Italy’s austerity cuts
On its discovery in 2008, it was hailed as one of the most significant Roman finds in decades. Digging down between the railway line and mechanics' workshops where the Tiber winds its way north out of Rome, archeologists found the remains of a 45ft high structure fronted by four columns.
Nazi buddha from space might be fake
Statue said to have been looted by Nazis may well be from space but expert says it was probably made in the 20th century