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Most artists reach for a paintbrush, pen, or pencil when creating art on paper. However, London-based artist James Cook uses something much more unusual: a vintage typewriter....

Shipwrecks are usually studied for their history, not for what they can become. But a team of scientists and designers in Finland recently gave 300-year-old shipwreck wood a surprising new purpose. They turned it into two elegant, floor-length dresses....

On July 3, 2026, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of a 1,600-year-old ancient city in Egypt’s Western Desert. The well-preserved settlement dates back to the 4th century AD, when Egypt was part of the Byzantine Empire....

Archeologists in South America have discovered two remarkably intact 500-year-old potatoes. The rare find was revealed in a study published in the Journal of Field Archaeology on May 1, 2026. It shows how the Inca Empire was able to provide food to communities far from where crops were grown....