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Hoard of 1,000-year-old coins unearthed in a farmer’s field sells for $5.6 million

YoopyaOct 24, 2024October 24, 20240

LONDON (AP) — Adam Staples knew he’d found something when his metal detector let out a beep. And then another. And another. Soon “it was

Science: New technology unwraps mummies’ ancient mysteries

YoopyaApr 9, 2014September 7, 20230

LONDON (AP) — The fascination with mummies never gets old. Now the British Museum is using new technology to unwrap their ancient mysteries. Scientists have