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Construction crew unearths surprising 300-year-old cannon while digging in historic city

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In only the third such discovery in 30 years, according to archaeologists, construction workers in Kingston upon Hull unearthed a rare 300-year-old cast-iron cannon.

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Euronews

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09:46

Help or hinderance? Amateur archaeologist digs at German castle ruins without permission

Germany's cultural heritage community is embroiled in a row after an amateur archaeologist uncovered an ancient construction. The problem however is that he didn't have permission to dig at the …

10:38

Marine archaeologists discover Danish warship destroyed by Nelson’s fleet 225 years ago

Marine archaeologists are racing to excavate the wreck of the flagship Dannebroge before construction begins on a massive new housing project set to cover the site.

Fox News

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Archaeologists uncover mysterious Christian artifact near waters tied to Jesus' ministry: 'No known parallel'

A one-of-a-kind artifact recently found near the Sea of Galilee may shed new light on how early Christians practiced baptism in the ancient city of Hippos.

22:10

Archaeologists find 2,100-year-old bullet that sent 'sarcastic' message to enemy forces

A rare 2,100-year-old sling bullet inscribed in Greek with the sarcastic advice to "learn" was discovered by archaeologists at ancient Hippos in Israel.

NYT Europe

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17:04

Danish Warship Sunk by Britain’s Lord Nelson 225 Years Ago Is Found

The ship sank during the Battle of Copenhagen, an important moment in Danish and British history, and became the origin of a common saying.

The Guardian

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10:42

Archaeologists discover wreck of Danish warship sunk by Nelson 225 years ago

Divers in race against time to unearth wreck of the Dannebroge before seabed becomes construction siteMore than 200 years after being sunk by Adm Horatio Nelson and the British fleet, …