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Partially restored ancient fresco depicting marriage of Dionysus, Ariadne displayed in Pompeii

Though only fragments of the panel portraying Dionysus and Ariadne have survived, its reconstruction was possible through comparison with other ancient works.

Restoration of a fresco depicting the marriage of Dionysus and Ariadne in Pompeii Archaeological Park, July 24, 2026.
Aerial photo of 2,000-year-old pool found in the ancient city of Tralleis in Turkey, August 21, 2026.

Roman 'cold plunge' pool, floor mosaic discovered in ancient Turkish gymnasium complex

SALINA, KANSAS - AUGUST 06: Frank Beard of ZZ Top performs at Stiefel Theatre on August 06, 2025 in Salina, Kansas.

ZZ Top drummer, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Frank Beard dies at age 77 in Texas home

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, next to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, on August 7, 2026.

Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion


Neanderthal children in central Europe may have hunted turtles for materials, not for food - study

The study also floated the possibility that the turtles had been hunted for “their taste or for an assumed medicinal value.” 

A European pond turtle next to the foot of a European straight-tusked elephant, April 16, 2026; illustrative.

French man convicted of killing Israeli woman in 2011 shot dead in Paris

Two helmeted assailants riding a TMAX scooter approached Robic, opened fire at close range, and fled the scene within seconds, reports said.

Man shooting with gun. (Illustrative)

Early humans may have begun eating elephants, large animals 1.8 million years ago - study

The fat stored in Elephant bones, which is rich in essential nutrients, is thought to have played a role in supporting the growth of larger brains in the Homo erectus lineage.

Illustration: The skull of an asian elephant.

Over 20 sarcophagi belonging to ‘Chanters of Amun’ discovered during excavations near Luxor

Eight pieces of papyrus, some with their original clay seals intact, were also found within the chamber. 

One of the sarcophagi found during archaeological excavations in the tomb of Seneb, April 15, 2026.

Norwegian teen takes a bus on an unauthorized cross-border drive into Sweden, caught on camera

The teenager was detained near Gothenburg, the Swedish police said. 

Norway Police. Ilustrative.

Study: To fight dementia, stay optimistic

Every six-point increase on a standard optimism scale corresponded to a 15% reduction in the likelihood of developing the condition.

An outlook for life.

An ancient Egyptian temple was just found in Sinai after six years of digging

Analysis of the site also shows that the structure had been continuously used from the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE, with only minor architectural modifications happening during that time.

Aerial photo of the ancient temple discovered at Tell el-Farma in the  northern Sinai, April 15, 2026.

Just 30 minutes of sauna time tied to a sharper immune response

In a controlled trial, volunteers showed significant changes in inflammatory markers, heart rate and blood pressure after one session, a result that surprised researchers.

A guest sits in the outdoor sauna, gazing into the surrounding forest as the quiet heat blends seamlessly with the natural stillness of Slowness.

Man claiming to be Lucifer detained in New York after stabbing spree at Grand Central Terminal

Three people were injured; friend says suspect kept the machete only for protection

The skyline of Manhattan as seen from the Empire State Building in New York City, US, March 3, 2026.

Attempts to soften negative messages backfire: This is how emojis undermine your professional image

Emojis showing negative emotions create a less professional perception, while positive ones may aid in specific cases

Group of people using and looking at mobile phone together.