When we put ice cubes in our beverage, we watch them float in our glass without a second thought. When most other things freeze, they turn solid and become dense. So why does ice float and – unlike any other substance – why does it freeze from the bottom up? Find out in this week's Demystified.
Gupta-Period Temple Found in Northern IndiaUTTAR PRADESH, INDIA—The Times of India reports that researchers from the Archaeological Survey of India discovered two decorated pillars and a staircase at a temple site in northern India’s Bilsarh village during routine cle…Read More
Roman Sewer System Discovered in TurkeyDENIZLI, TURKEY—The Anadolu Agency reports that a Roman-era sewerage system was discovered in southwestern Turkey’s ancient city of Tripolis by a team of researchers led by Bahadir Duman of Pamukkale University. “The gigantic…Read More
Face of “Dutch Neanderthal” ReconstructedLEIDEN, NETHERLANDS—According to a Live Science report, researchers from Kennis & Kennis Reconstructions have reconstructed the face of a young Neanderthal man, dubbed “Krijn,” from a piece of skull recovered from North S…Read More
Anglo-Saxon Silver Brooch Recovered in EnglandSOMERSET, ENGLAND—BBC News reports that a metal detectorist has uncovered an early medieval brooch in southwestern England. The disc-shaped, Trewhiddle-style brooch, decorated with intricately carved, interlaced animals, has …Read More
Renaissance shield looted by Nazis returned to Czech RepublicThe Philadelphia Museum of Art has agreed to return a 16th century shield that was looted by Nazis during World War II to the Czech Republic. The pageant shield, elaborately decorated with a scene of Publius Cornelius Scipio …Read More
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