france Human-shaped lead sarcophagus found under the floor of Notre Dame Cathedral to be opened. Cue heavy metal music. David Pescovitz
archaeology Ancient surgeon found buried with his scalpels, awls, needles, and other tools of the trade David Pescovitz
archaeology Here are the world's oldest drinking straws, used to sip beer in ancient times David Pescovitz
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movies On Raiders of the Lost Ark's 40th anniversary, archaeologists dispel the movie's myths about their field David Pescovitz