3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (396+ words) During this summer's World Cup, the whole world could watch us Norwegians draw on a part of our history. The Viking-inspired rowing in the stands in the USA attracted attention - mostly positive, but also a bit of irritation. For the…...

4+ day, 11+ min ago   (324+ words) UOW researcher's dating work helps to establish the timeline behind one of the longest record of Denisovan occupation An ancient cave in southwestern China has revealed new evidence about how Denisovans — an ancient human relative — lived, survived and adapted over…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (419+ words) Rainforests in Central America that have remained largely untouched by modern human activities could bear the invisible imprint of ancient Maya civilisations. New research has found that forest structure in Belize, such as canopy height and leaf density, may be…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (154+ words) Nominations for the 2026 Bayside Historical Marker Program, which recognises sites and people of historical and cultural significance across the local area, open on Saturday 5 September 2026. Since its launch in February 2024, Bayside Council's Historical Marker Program has celebrated local heritage through…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (309+ words) Camden's history will be brought to life through stories, images, music, art and activities when Unlock Camden Heritage Festival returns this weekend. Unlock Camden Heritage Festival will take over John Street, Camden, including Alan Baker Art Gallery, Camden Library and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (132+ words) Mirage News A bishop's episcopal ring, a specialised table used to inspect surgical linens, an antique theodolite, an Angelus bell and a collection of vintage urology tools are among the fascinating objects on display in a new exhibition opening at…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (891+ words) Mirage News Edo-period "Ogame" ("large jars") became increasingly standardized over time, developing distinct shapes for everyday and burial use, reports a new archeological study from Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan. Using AI-assisted techniques and geometric morphometrics, the researcher analyzed 243 historic…...