Archive - Dec 10, 2008 - Story

Reward offered for the return of stolen Scottish coins

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-12-10 18:15
A UK£50,000 reward is being offered for the return of a collection of rare Scottish coins, some dating to the 12th century, stolen in June 2007 from the home of Lord and Lady Stewartby at Broughton, Scotland. (photo)

Remains of Copernicus found in Warsaw

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-12-10 15:41
Scientists believe they have found the skeleton of the 16th century Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. The identification was made using DNA from hair retrieved from the astronomer's books. (photo)

6th century Sleeping Buddha escaped "wrath of the Taliban"

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-12-10 11:58
A 1500-year-old "Sleeping Buddha" statue has been found buried in Afghanistan near the site of the tragic destruction of two other statues seven years ago by Taliban extremists. The latest 62-foot long Buddha was found by a French-Afghan team.

Putting a face to the name: Lucrezia Borgia

Submitted by Ragnrhildr Frey... on Wed, 2008-12-10 08:39
A claim has been made that the National Gallery of Victoria (Melbourne, Australia) has the only known formal portrait of Lucrezia Borgia in existence.