Jessica Tucker

2 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Jessica Tucker

Experts are shocked to find that the Dead Sea Scrolls are 50 to 150 years older than previously believed. This finding comes as artificial intelligence can date the scrolls without causing any damage to them. In a new study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers have been able to narrow better the window of time the Dead Sea Scrolls were written. The ancient documents, discovered in 12 different Qumran caves beginning in 1947, are among the earliest writings of the Hebrew Bible.

2 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Jessica Tucker

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account The TSA has banned Costco cards at airport security checkpoints after a circulating rumor led passengers to believe the membership card was an acceptable form of identification. Earlier this week, the Transportation Security Administration posted on X that Costco cards were not a substitute for REAL ID cards. The announcement was made after passengers made numerous attempts over the last several weeks to use the Costco cards instead...

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Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account A minor 3.2-magnitude earthquake in Italy has caused significant damage to areas of the Pompeii Archaeological Park. Fortunately, there were no visitors at the archaeological site at the time of the quake, and therefore, no injuries occurred. On June 5, a 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck southern Italy. The epicenter of the quake was just outside of Naples at the Camp Flegeri supervolcano. The earthquake was a shallow 1.7 miles deep,...

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Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account A security loophole in air travel has prompted the Transportation Security Administration to remind passengers about the requirements for bringing liquids on board as carry-ons. For more than two decades, there have been requirements for liquid carry-on items to be 3.4 ounces or less. However, a loophole has allowed passengers to bring larger amounts of liquids as carry-ons, and the TSA is not taking action. According to a TSA...

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Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Mexico is on alert as Tropical Storm Barbara intensifies, ushering a strong start to the hurricane season. On Sunday morning, Tropical Storm Barbara formed off the coast of Mexico. The storm, which was an invest on Friday, has rapidly increased strength to the point that forecasters believe Tropical Storm Barbara will be the first hurricane of the season. Currently located 180 miles off the coast of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, Tropical Storm...