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In 1907, Yoshitaro Shibasaki and his team climbed Mount Tsurugi, once thought to be Japan’s last unclimbed mountain. At the summit, they discovered a metal cane decoration and a sword, later found to have been left there over 1,000 years earlier

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A Bronze Age Pompeii in Greece 🌋

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What does your name mean?

Rob and Jess are exploring the origins of first names. 👩 Are all MARYS actually MIRIAMS? 🕵️‍♀️ How can JAMES, IAGO and JACOB be the same? 💡 What do ROBERT and JESSICA mean? These questions answered – and many more … Continue reading

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The Life Scientific – Julia Simner on tasty words and hearing colours – BBC Sounds

Professor Julia Simner tests Jim for synaesthesia with surprising results. Imagine if you were listening to an opera or a Taylor Swift concert, and as the lights in the auditorium dimmed, the music was accompanied by a rainbow of colours … Continue reading

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Scientists Urge Everyone to Stop Research on THIS Immediately

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Simulating The Strange Way Life (Likely) Started

Most people don’t fully understand evolution. Sponsored by Hostinger – visit https://ve42.co/hostingern8n and use the code VERITASIUM to get an extra discount on top of the sale prices. If you’re looking for a molecular modelling kit, try Snatoms, a kit … Continue reading

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The Origin of the Alphabet,,,

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Jamaican (Taíno) Origin of the Word “Hurricane”.

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Germany’s Stonehenge 🪵

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The Culture Wars Have Come for Wikipedia | The Interview

18 Oct 2025 The Interview | A Podcast From the New York Times Wikipedia might seem like a public utility, but in recent years it’s become part of the culture wars. The site has been criticized by Elon Musk, Tucker … Continue reading

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