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Archaeologists may have found the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane between Hawaii and Papua New Guinea. Deep Sea Vision released a sonar image of a possible airplane-shaped object on the ocean floor. However, skepticism remains due to the shape possibly being accidental or natural. Further exploration with a remotely operated vehicle is planned to verify the discovery.
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a final rule to strengthen the implementation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Museums must now obtain consent before exhibiting or researching human remains and cultural items. The rule aims to rectify loopholes preventing the return of items to indigenous tribes and organizations, signaling a significant step in compliance after more than 30 years since the law's inception.
Archaeologists in Baccoli, Italy, have found a 2,000-year-old villa possibly belonging to Pliny the Elder. Speculation suggests he might have observed the eruption of Mount Vesuvius from the villa due to its strategic location. While Pliny's direct connection remains uncertain, the villa's discovery sheds light on historical figures and their potential living spaces.
At the Roman fort of Vindolanda in Britain, archaeologists found ancient bedbug remnants dating back to the year 100 CE. These discoveries contrast assumptions of Roman hygiene, hinting at prevalent bug infestations. The findings challenge historical narratives about cleanliness in Roman-occupied areas, unveiling unexpected aspects of daily life and environments.
Time for all the things literally or figuratively unearthed in the first quarter of 2024. Part one includes updates, burial sites, walls, edibles and potables, and art and architecture.
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