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The footprint of a Roman toddler that has been preserved on this tile for over 2000 years

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The footprint of a Roman toddler that has been preserved on this tile for over 2000 years

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In 2003, the upper half of a decapitated torso was discovered in a bog near Croghan Hill, a site important in Irish myths. Despite the man having been killed over 2,100 years old, the remains were so well-preserved that his fingerprints are still intact.

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In 2003, the upper half of a decapitated torso was discovered in a bog near Croghan Hill, a site important in Irish myths. Despite the man having been killed over 2,100 years old, the remains were so well-preserved that his fingerprints are still intact.

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The footprint of a Roman baby in red clay, which was left during drying, is about 2000 years old. Its location is Vaison-la-Romaine, France.

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The footprint of a Roman baby in red clay, which was left during drying, is about 2000 years old. Its location is Vaison-la-Romaine, France.

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Interesting conclusions from research conducted on one of the preserved remains of a Herculaneum inhabitant from almost 2,000 years ago have been published recently.

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Interesting conclusions from research conducted on one of the preserved remains of a Herculaneum inhabitant from almost 2,000 years ago have been published recently.

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In the Yorkshire Museum, you can see the rarely preserved Roman hair that once belonged to a young Roman woman.

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In the Yorkshire Museum, you can see the rarely preserved Roman hair that once belonged to a young Roman woman.

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A preserved fragment of the Roman image of Emperor Caracalla .

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A preserved fragment of the Roman image of Emperor Caracalla .

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The Capitol is one of the best preserved Roman temples in North Africa, built in the 2nd century, it is found in modern day Tunisia.

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The Capitol is one of the best preserved Roman temples in North Africa, built in the 2nd century, it is found in modern day Tunisia.

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When a Roman mosaic was discovered in modern-day Turkey, it was found to be so well made that it preserved the wave of an earthquake without breaking the pattern.

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When a Roman mosaic was discovered in modern-day Turkey, it was found to be so well made that it preserved the wave of an earthquake without breaking the pattern.

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Tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun — the only unlooted royal tomb ever found, with over 5,000 pristine artifacts sealed for 3,245 years

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Tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun — the only unlooted royal tomb ever found, with over 5,000 pristine artifacts sealed for 3,245 years

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The Great Chaitya in the Karla Caves, India, is exceptional for preserving its original wooden ribs. Built in 50-70 CE, these roof timbers have survived 2000 years of Indian monsoons

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The Great Chaitya in the Karla Caves, India, is exceptional for preserving its original wooden ribs. Built in 50-70 CE, these roof timbers have survived 2000 years of Indian monsoons

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A 2000-year-old Roman dagger before and after a 9-month restoration. The handle and scabbard are covered in silver and decorated with red enamel.

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A 2000-year-old Roman dagger before and after a 9-month restoration. The handle and scabbard are covered in silver and decorated with red enamel.

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A 1793 End of Pain satirical token. This Conder token depicts Thomas Paine being hanged for his work and ideas expressed in his "The Rights of Man". On the obverse we see Paine being hanged and an inscription END OF PAIN, a pun on his name

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A 1793 End of Pain satirical token. This Conder token depicts Thomas Paine being hanged for his work and ideas expressed in his "The Rights of Man". On the obverse we see Paine being hanged and an inscription END OF PAIN, a pun on his name

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The only bucket made of wood that has survived from Roman times. The characteristic spout allowed the liquid to be poured out easily. The object was aboard a river ship sunk 1,800 years ago on the Rhine.

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The only bucket made of wood that has survived from Roman times. The characteristic spout allowed the liquid to be poured out easily. The object was aboard a river ship sunk 1,800 years ago on the Rhine.

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A trepanned neolithic skull of a woman that had a prosthetic ear made from seashell attached, found at Roque d'Aille in France and dates from 3000-2000 BCE. The skull shows evidence the woman had survived the "open brain" operation and gone on to live for many years

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A trepanned neolithic skull of a woman that had a prosthetic ear made from seashell attached, found at Roque d'Aille in France and dates from 3000-2000 BCE. The skull shows evidence the woman had survived the "open brain" operation and gone on to live for many years

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A 2000-year-old well preserved polychrome mosaic has been unearthed in Alès, France. The discovery occurred during preventive excavations conducted between February and June 2025 at the Hermitage, on the heights of the town

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A 2000-year-old well preserved polychrome mosaic has been unearthed in Alès, France. The discovery occurred during preventive excavations conducted between February and June 2025 at the Hermitage, on the heights of the town

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Roman spearheads found at the site of a battle at Harzhorn, Germany, which took place in the early 3rd century CE between Germanic and Roman troops, some 200 years after the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest

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Roman spearheads found at the site of a battle at Harzhorn, Germany, which took place in the early 3rd century CE between Germanic and Roman troops, some 200 years after the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest

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Qasr Bashir in Jordan is the well-preserved ruin of a Roman fort built during the reign of Diocletian . During this time, the Romans constructed smaller but better fortified strongholds than before.

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Qasr Bashir in Jordan is the well-preserved ruin of a Roman fort built during the reign of Diocletian . During this time, the Romans constructed smaller but better fortified strongholds than before.

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Tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun — the only unlooted royal tomb ever found, with over 5,000 pristine artifacts sealed for 3,245 years

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Tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun — the only unlooted royal tomb ever found, with over 5,000 pristine artifacts sealed for 3,245 years

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“From the unholy organist, a hymn of hate” Time’s 1938 Man of the Year cover for Adolf Hitler

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“From the unholy organist, a hymn of hate” Time’s 1938 Man of the Year cover for Adolf Hitler

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