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Ancient Hunting Discovery Sheds Light on Prehistoric Life in America

1 week ago | mensjournal.com | Declan Gallagher

Archaeologists in West Texas have made an astonishing discovery which sheds light on the lives of prehistoric humans in America, Ancient Origins reported. Researchers with the Center for Big Bend Studies as part of a collaboration with the University of Kansas’ Odyssey Archaeological Research Fund found immaculately preserved atlatl-based hunting tools in a hunting kit believed to be about 4,500 years old.
Archaeologists Make Amazing Hidden Find Within Egyptian Pharaoh's Tomb

1 week ago | mensjournal.com | Declan Gallagher

Archaeologists working in Egypt have unearthed a previously undiscovered school in the grand mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramesses II, dubbed the Ramesseum, on the West Bank of Luxor in the Theban Necropolis. The “Per Ankh,” or House of Life, was likely attended by aristocratic children of high social standing where they were taught business and governmental skills. Researchers have long speculated about the school’s presence within the Ramesseum, but hard evidence has been elusive until now.
Archaeologists Make History with Discovery of Ancient Ivory Tools

1 week ago | myrtlebeachonline.com | Declan Gallagher

A recent archaeological discovery in Ukraine has rewritten the timeline for when human beings began using ivory to construct tools and other items. Previously, the use of ivory was thought to date back about 120,000 years. But a new study, published in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, analyzed artifacts from the Lower Paleolithic era found at the Medzhibozh A site in Ukraine and determined they date back as many as 400,000 years.
Airline Passenger Charged After Alleged Drunken Tantrum

1 week ago | mensjournal.com | Declan Gallagher

An Australian man appeared in court earlier this week to address charges of disorderly conduct stemming from a March incident in which he allegedly punched the wall of the airport terminal while under the influence of alcohol, a press release from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) reported. The 37-year-old was reportedly visibly intoxicated when he boarded the flight, leading flight attendants to request he be removed from the plane.
Former 'Australia's Next Top Model' Contestant Lucy Markovic Dead at 27

1 week ago | mensjournal.com | Declan Gallagher

Former Australia's Next Top Model star Lucy Markovic has died at 27, her family announced Thursday on her Instagram Stories. "I regret to inform you that Lucy has passed,” the statement began. "She was at peace…We ask you to please give us space in these hard times. May Lucy rest in peace," it concluded alongside an angel emoji. Markovic placed as runner-up in 2015 on Australia’s Next Top Model.
Former 'Australia's Next Top Model' Contestant Dead at 27

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Declan Gallagher

Search queryFormer 'Australia's Next Top Model' Contestant Dead at 27Fri, April 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM UTCFormer Australia's Next Top Model star Lucy Markovic has died at 27, her family announced Thursday on her Instagram Stories. "I regret to inform you that Lucy has passed,” the statement began. "She was at peace…We ask you to please give us space in these hard times. May Lucy rest in peace," it concluded alongside an angel emoji. Markovic placed as runner-up in 2015 on Australia’s Next Top Model.
Toddler Discovers 3,800-Year-Old Archaeological Relic

2 weeks ago | mensjournal.com | Declan Gallagher

A three-year-old child in Israel made a remarkable archaeological discovery in the form of a 3,800-year-old relic. While out on a hike with her parents and two sisters at the archaeological site of Tel Azeka, Ziv Nitzan located a Canaanite amulet in the shape of a scarab while searching the ground for stones.
Immaculately Preserved Funerary Statues Found in Pompeii

2 weeks ago | mensjournal.com | Declan Gallagher

Archaeologists working at a city in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have discovered two life-sized funerary statues depicting a man and a woman, Ancient Origins reported. The statues were located in the necropolis of Porto Sarno, which was first discovered in 1998 when archaeologists came upon 50 cremation burial sites. Researchers believe the latest discoveries depict two real people of high social status who lived in Porto Sarno, rather than mythical gods.
Nicholas Cage’s Ex Shares Strong Message After Son Sentenced for Assault

3 weeks ago | islandpacket.com | Declan Gallagher

Nicholas Cage's ex-wife, Christina Fulton, shared a strong message with the actor after their son, Weston Coppola Cage, was sentenced for assaulting Fulton, 57. Weston, 34, reportedly assaulted his mother on April 28, 2024. He was charged with two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon with force: possible great bodily harm. On Wednesday, April 2, he was ordered by the court to complete a two-year mental health diversion program.
Apple Debuts 8 Brand-New Emojis with New iPhone Update

3 weeks ago | mensjournal.com | Declan Gallagher

Apple is debuting eight brand-new emojis for iPhone users with its latest iOS 18.4 update. The company revealed the new emoji on Monday on social media. Included in the new emojis drop include a purple paint splatter; a high-tech-looking blue fingerprint; a shovel; a hard; a radish; a leaf-less tree; and the flag of Sark, a self-governing region in the Channel Islands. Also included was a brand-new facial expression emoji, one displaying a very tired (and very relatable) visage.