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Ticia Verveer

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Archaeologist, author. Collector of stories, old and new. Middle East, N-Africa. Religion, Conflict & Peace 🏺 🏛️ @Ticia_Verveer WW II Historisch journalist

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When fossilised remains were discovered in the Djurab desert in 2001, they were hailed as radically rewriting the history of our species. But not everyone was convinced – and the bitter argument that followed has consumed the lives of scholars ever since theguardian.com/science/2025/m…

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An exquisite gold ring set with a red gemstone, dating back some 2,300 years, has been unearthed beneath the floor of a Hellenistic structure in Jerusalem timesofisrael.com/2nd-gold-ring-…

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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I led a liturgy in Istanbul on Sunday, marking the 1,700th anniversary of the first Council of Nicaea (located in modern-day Türkiye, in the ciy of İznik) euronews.com/2025/06/01/pat…

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Detail of a floor mosaic depicting a corner medallion of Summer wreathed with ears of corn. From Carthage, modern-day Tunisia. Second half of the 4th century AD commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mosa…

Detail of a floor mosaic depicting a corner medallion of Summer wreathed with ears of corn. 

From Carthage, modern-day Tunisia. Second half of the 4th century AD
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Détail d'une mosaïque de sol représentant un médaillon d'angle de l'Été couronné d'épis de maïs. Originaire de Carthage, Tunisie actuelle. Seconde moitié du IVe siècle apr. J.-C. commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mosa…

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Mensis Junius #June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter, king of the gods. The goddess Juno was associated with all aspects of the life of women, especially married life and childbirth. Mosaic from ancient Thysdrus, present-day Tunisia. commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sous…

Mensis Junius #June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter, king of the gods. The goddess Juno was associated with all aspects of the life of women, especially married life and childbirth.
Mosaic from ancient Thysdrus, present-day Tunisia.  commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sous…
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The 18th century Gawdy ring, includes a depiction of a tiny skull - believed to be a reminder of mortality bbc.com/news/articles/…

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Ronald Clucas has discovered a fragment of a gold arm-ring which belonged to a Viking, who lived on the Isle of Man around one thousand years ago. manxnationalheritage.im/news/manx-meta…

Ronald Clucas has discovered a fragment of a gold arm-ring which belonged to a Viking, who lived on the Isle of Man around one thousand years ago.  

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A huge plume of ash, gas and rock has spewed forth from Italy’s Mount Etna, but authorities said there was no current danger to the population. theguardian.com/world/2025/jun…

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The Vatican Library has partnered with the Colnaghi Foundation to restore and digitize more than 80,000 ancient manuscripts. This five-year agreement aims to preserve unique documents and facilitate worldwide access to the Church’s treasure trove. catholicnews.in/vatican-librar…

The Vatican Library has partnered with the Colnaghi Foundation to restore and digitize more than 80,000 ancient manuscripts. This five-year agreement aims to preserve unique documents and facilitate worldwide access to the Church’s treasure trove. 
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The Greek Culture Ministry has unveiled a series of enhancements to the Acropolis archaeological site, offering visitors access to newly restored areas and improved facilities for the first time in decades. news.gtp.gr/2025/06/02/acr…

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Dice made from antlers, ancient combs and an intact Roman-era pot were among the discoveries during a recent excavation in north Dublin, Ireland. m.independent.ie/regionals/dubl…