Shipwrecks
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32 haunting shipwrecks from the ancient worldShipwrecks can reveal information about traded goods and even which rituals people partook in centuries ago. Here's a look at shipwrecks from ancient times found around the world.
By Owen Jarus Published
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Wreck of WWII 'Hit 'Em Harder' submarine, which sank with 79 crew on board, discovered in South China SeaThe U.S. wreck is the grave site of the 79 crew who died when the sub was sunk in battle in 1944.
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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1,700-year-old Roman shipwreck was stuffed to the gills with fish sauce when it sankThe wreck near a beach on Mallorca gives a snapshot of sea trade in late Roman times.
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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Weapons chest found on wreck of 15th-century 'floating castle' sheds light on 'military revolution at sea'The chest could help archaeologists understand the fire and explosion that sank the vessel.
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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'There's a great hidden museum in the Mediterranean': Underwater archaeologist David Gibbins takes us on a journey to 12 shipwrecks around the worldUnderwater archaeologist and author David Gibbins discusses his new book about shipwrecks around the world.
By Jennifer Nalewicki Published
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14 wrecks that expose 'what life was like on slaver ships' identified in the BahamasResearchers say they hope to recover what's left of the ships after more than 200 years underwater.
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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31 of the world's most valuable treasures that are still missingFrom the the Ark of the Covenant to the crown jewels of Ireland to a 333-carat pink diamond, here are 30 of the world's most valuable (and missing) treasures.
By Owen Jarus Last updated
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Stunning full-scale scan of Titanic reveals complete shipwreck for the 1st timeA new scan of the Titanic shipwreck made with more than 715,000 images has revealed the world's most famous shipwreck as we've never seen it before.
By Ben Turner Published
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Quarry workers make 'unexpected' discovery of ship from Queen Elizabeth I's reignTimbers from the hull of a 16th-century ship have been found in a flooded quarry in southeastern England.
By Tom Metcalfe Published
archaeology
