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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Is Mathematics a Discovery or a Creation of the Human Mind?

The article explores the philosophical debate on whether mathematics is discovered from the universe or created by human thought, tracing its historical roots from ancient Greece.

Mar 18 • 14:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Historical IVF mix-up discovery raises questions about Australian industry

A historical IVF mix-up at Royal North Shore Hospital in 1995 raises concerns about potential further errors in Australia’s fertility industry.

Mar 17 • 18:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New discovery changes Earth's history. "80% of species went extinct"

A recent discovery suggests that nearly 80% of life on Earth went extinct around 550 million years ago, reshaping our understanding of historical biotic crises.

Mar 17 • 17:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Refuses to Reveal Where the Gold Is - Now the Treasure Hunter Is Released

A treasure hunter who discovered a sunken shipwreck containing gold from 1857 has been released despite refusing to disclose its location.

Mar 17 • 10:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The discovery of a 'mysterious pulse' of the Earth every 5,000 years... Is it happening soon?

A new study reveals that Earth's climate experienced rapid fluctuations every 4 to 5 thousand years, linked to subtle astronomical changes rather than glacial melting.

Mar 16 • 09:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A Rare Medieval Manuscript Found in England. It Lay Unnoticed for More Than 400 Years in a School Library

A rare medieval manuscript has been discovered in a school library in England after being unnoticed for over 400 years.

Mar 15 • 07:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historical discovery: archaeologists find a 5,000-year-old tomb filled with ancient treasures

A team of archaeologists in southern Spain has uncovered a monumental tomb approximately 5,000 years old, containing a wealth of ancient artifacts in Málaga province.

Mar 13 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

HISTORICAL DISCOVERY: A rare animal seen swimming in the water

A rare albino blue whale has been spotted in Loreto Bay National Park, Mexico, considered a historical find.

Mar 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historic finding: new genetic evidence reveals a terrible secret hidden for 4 centuries in Virginia, United States

A new genetic discovery in Jamestown, Virginia, reveals significant historical insights about colonial life, especially during the famine of 1609 to 1610.

Mar 10 • 09:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Story of Sarnath's Discovery Has Changed... It Was Not the British, But a Varanasi Native Who Brought History to the World

A new research reveals that Babu Jagat Singh was the first to unearth the historical significance of Sarnath, not British officials as previously believed.

Mar 10 • 05:24 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

Where have the plague boils gone? asks our reviewer after seeing the play about the leprosy scandal

A theater review discusses the ethical implications of historical medical practices as depicted in the play 'Doctor Armauer Hansen' about the discovery of the leprosy bacterium.

Mar 8 • 17:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historic discovery: a local archaeological expedition located the exact site where George Washington almost died in 1758

Archaeologists in Argentina have identified the exact location where George Washington almost died during a miscommunication in battle in 1758.

Mar 8 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A century-ignored find: a tiny tool changes knowledge about the history of ancient Egyptian technology

A newly studied artifact is identified as the oldest known rotary metal drill from pre-dynastic Egypt, shedding light on the technological advancements of the time.

Mar 5 • 12:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Groundbreaking discovery by Polish archaeologists. Document confirms the existence of a legendary king

Polish archaeologists have discovered a historical document in Sudan that proves the existence of the legendary King Qaszqasz.

Mar 5 • 09:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Discovery by Polish Archeologists: The Legendary King Existed for Real

Polish archeologists discovered a historical document in Sudan that proves the existence of the legendary King Qaszqasz.

Mar 5 • 09:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Thought it was a collapsed drain’: golf course sinkhole exposes lost wine cellar

A sinkhole on a Manchester golf course has revealed an abandoned wine cellar that had been forgotten for over a century.

Mar 4 • 11:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Yoga in India: A Life in Secrecy

The article describes Kishan Chauhan's journey of self-discovery through yoga at the historical Bara Gumbad in Delhi's Lodhi Gardens.

Mar 3 • 11:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A chess piece was found at the site of the Battle of Vuelta de Obligado

A handcrafted wooden chess knight, believed to have belonged to General Lucio Mansilla's troops, was discovered at the historical site of the Battle of Vuelta de Obligado in Argentina.

Mar 2 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The moment of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, sealed for over 3,000 years: 'A sigh escaped from our lips at how beautiful the sight was'

The article reflects on the historical discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by archaeologist Howard Carter 90 years ago.

Mar 2 • 12:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historical discovery in California: a student detected 1.5 million unknown space objects and surprised NASA

A California teenager identified over 1.5 million previously cataloged space objects using archived NASA data, an achievement that has garnered attention from the science community.

Feb 27 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scientific discovery in Argentina: the rooster-sized dinosaur that rewrites evolutionary history

A small carnivorous dinosaur, measuring only 70 centimeters long and weighing about 2 kilograms, has been identified in Argentina, significantly altering the historical understanding of the alvarezsauroide lineage.

Feb 25 • 16:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Discovery of Western-style artillery battery designed by Katsu Kaishu reveals tense conditions of the late Edo period in Takatsuki, Osaka

A Western-style artillery battery designed by naval officer Katsu Kaishu, crucial for late Edo period defense strategies, has been discovered in Takatsuki, Osaka.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Historical discovery at the pyramids of Giza: a satellite discovered a huge underground structure that baffled scientists

A study using satellite radar images has revealed vast subterranean structures beneath the Pyramid of Khafre in Giza, igniting discussion among researchers and the public.

Feb 20 • 15:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Legacy of Kurt Eisner: The Typewriter of the Revolution

The article discusses the significant historical impact of Kurt Eisner, a socialist leader who declared the Bavarian Republic in 1918, and the recent discovery of his typewriter, a symbol of his legacy.

Feb 20 • 11:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

At first glance, it looks just like a stone with a face, but researchers say it is a historical discovery

A significant archaeological find in Turkey reveals the first human facial representation carved in a monolith dating back to the Neolithic period.

Feb 16 • 17:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historical discovery: they uncover the reason why Napoleon lost the most important battle

A new scientific study reveals that typhus was not the primary cause of Napoleon's catastrophic defeat in the Russian campaign of 1812, challenging long-standing historical beliefs.

Feb 16 • 12:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This Day in History: Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb

The article discusses the historical context and significance of Tutankhamun, the young Pharaoh of ancient Egypt, focusing on his reign and the discovery of his tomb.

Feb 16 • 05:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historical discovery in Spain: a vessel with the name of a forgotten Roman official has been found

An archaeological find in Spain has uncovered a vessel with the name of a previously unknown Roman official, enhancing our understanding of Roman administration in the Iberian Peninsula.

Feb 15 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman renovating Victorian cottage finds something 'older than the Titanic'

A woman renovating her Victorian cottage in Wales made a surprising discovery of a time capsule under her staircase, claiming it is older than the Titanic.

Feb 15 • 12:18 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The Holocaust, History, and the Discovery of Shame: An Interview with Historian Carlo Ginzburg

The article features an interview with historian Carlo Ginzburg discussing the Holocaust, historical narratives, and the significance of memory.

Feb 13 • 20:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historical discovery: UK archaeologists claim that humans mastered fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought

UK archaeologists discovered evidence that humans controlled fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than believed.

Feb 13 • 17:31 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Italy: 'Virgin' frescoes emerge from Pompeii suburb

The discovery of 'Virgin' frescoes in a Pompeii suburb has captured attention due to their artistic significance and the historical context of the site.

Feb 13 • 15:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

L. Mažylis: "I am a Witness to World Affairs in the EP"

L. Mažylis discusses his unexpected path into politics, influenced by a significant historical discovery in Lithuania.

Feb 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historical discovery: Roman roads extended over 300,000 kilometers

A recent international study has revealed that the Roman road network spanned over 300,000 kilometers, significantly surpassing previous estimates.

Feb 12 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

February 12, 1542, discovery of the Amazon River

The article discusses the historical significance of the Amazon River, claiming Ecuadorian ownership based on royal decrees, and recounts its discovery by Francisco de Orellana in 1542.

Feb 12 • 13:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Discover a tool over 5300 years old that rewrites the history of Ancient Egypt

Researchers from Newcastle University have reidentified a small copper tool, previously thought to be a simple punch, as the oldest known metal bow drill, changing the understanding of ancient Egyptian engineering.

Feb 12 • 02:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fisherman finds rock drawings in stones during kayaking expedition in southern Roraima

An expedition turned into a historical discovery when a fisherman identified at least 30 prehistoric drawings along the Jatapu River in Brazil.

Feb 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sensational discovery in Moscow: nearly 20,000 silver coins found during the restoration of a historic merchant house

An extraordinary treasure of nearly 20,000 silver coins was discovered behind a stone wall during the restoration of a 17th-century merchant house in Moscow.

Feb 10 • 14:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Launch of the 3rd Truth and Reconciliation Commission on February 26: Applications for Truth Discovery Open from Day One

The 3rd Truth and Reconciliation Commission will start accepting applications for truth discovery from victims and their families beginning February 26, as announced under the revised law governing the commission.

Feb 9 • 06:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

‘Mobilization of Koreans during the Japanese Occupation’ Additional Skull Discovered at Underwater Coal Mine after 84 Years

An additional skull presumed to be from victims of the 1942 underwater coal mine disaster in Japan has been recovered after extensive underwater searches.

Feb 6 • 08:08 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The discovery that amazes an English village: a Roman box carved in bone

In the quiet village of Broadway, Worcestershire, a recently discovered Roman box carved in bone has captured the community's attention, overshadowing local art galleries and antique shops.

Jan 13 • 12:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The Nazi Widow Who Ruled a Catalan City While Europe Burned

A historical discovery revealed the overlooked past of a Nazi widow who held significant power in a Catalan city during World War II.

Jan 9 • 23:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Trump says Venezuela stole American oil. What really happened?

The article discusses Trump's claims that Venezuela has stolen American oil and explores the historical context of oil discovery in Venezuela, including its transformations and impacts.

Jan 5 • 13:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Radioactive gas 'above recommended maximum level' found on set of BBC's Wolf Hall

The BBC's historical drama Wolf Hall is impacted by the discovery of radon gas at its filming location in the Cotswolds, leading to plans for its removal.

Dec 31 • 18:33 UTC

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