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Shroud of Turin, claimed to be Jesus' burial cloth, contaminated with carrot and red coral DNA

An analysis of samples taken from the Shroud of Turin, the cloth thought by some to have been wrapped around Jesus, reveals a rich tapestry of animal and plant DNA. But what does it mean?

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A forgotten explorer, the first Greek who reached Britain 1,500 years before modern travel

History tends to cluster its explorers in the same few centuries, frequently ignoring older figures whose expeditions left fewer evidence. Long before Marco Polo travelled east or Columbus crossed the Atlantic, a Greek adventurer from the Mediterranean is believed to have sailed into portions of Europe that were well outside…

The Times of India

Made In China? The Remarkable Tale Of Venice's Iconic Winged Lion

A winged lion sculpture that symbolises the Italian city of Venice was made in China and went on a remarkable journey that possibly involved explorer Marco Polo's father and the court of Mongol emperor Kublai Khan, researchers suggested Thursday.

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Iconic winged lion statue in Venice may actually be from China's Tang dynasty, study finds

A new study of the trace amounts of lead in Venice's famous winged lion statue suggests that its metal originated in China — and Marco Polo's family may have brought it over.

LiveScience

Boris Johnson causes chaos at his father's pro-China film premiere

The screening was delayed by over half an hour as father waited for son

Evening Standard

Max Mara departs from quiet luxury with Marco Polo-inspired Venice show

Resort collection featured brand’s signature camel, but came with sequins, brocades and jacquard silk

The Guardian - UK

Venice mayor says he is brave like Marco Polo in charging day-trippers €5

Luigi Brugnaro claims he is taking a risk no other politician would take with his measure to preserve the city

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Exploring The Top 10 Famous World Expeditions

Discover the historic expeditions of famous explorers like Marco Polo, Magellan, and Shackleton that shaped our world.

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Exceed obliges in the C.M. Varma and B.M. Varma Memorial Million

S. Attaollahi-trained Exceed (Trevor up) won the C.M. Varma and B.M. Varma Memorial Million, the feature event of the races held in Bengaluru on Friday (Jan 12). The winner is owned by Mr. Marthand Singh Mahindra, Mrs. Rina Mahindra, Mr. Sp. Thirunavukkarasu & Mr. Joydeep Datta Gupta.

The Hindu

The three betel leaf varieties of Tamil Nadu that stand out for their taste and aroma

Tamil Nadu betel leaves, including Sholavandan, Authoor, and Kumbakonam varieties, are famous for their taste & aroma. They are used in religious ceremonies, herbal preparations, & exported to some countries.

The Hindu

Bleue Dali, Neziah, Mazal Tov, Seventh Samurai, Savvy Chic and Something Royal excel

Riaz Babu: Bleue Dali, Neziah, Mazal Tov, Seventh Samurai, Savvy Chic & Something Royal excelled in exercise. 600m: Glow In The Dark, Way Of Life; 1000m: Silver Swift, Leather Back, Je Ne Sais Quoi, Marco Polo; 1200m: General Patton, Southernaristocrat; 1400m: Aircraft, Castaneda, Katana; 600m: Augusto, Gold Fame, Rembrandt, Ultimate…

The Hindu

30 lost burials archaeologists are still searching for

The burials of famous people provide enduring archaeological mysteries. Here are 30 of the most acclaimed "lost" tombs.

LiveScience

Boris Johnson's father branded 'state dupe' over film with China's state broadcaster

Stanley Johnson, 82, will retrace the Silk Road journey made by 13th-century merchant Marco Polo. The three-part film is being jointly produced by China Central Television and UK company One Tribe

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Swatch marks Venice Biennale with a Thai collab

Navin Rawanchaikul reunites with the Swiss watchmaker to create an artistic timepiece, celebrating the 59th edition of La Biennale Arte in Venice, Italy.

The Guardian - UK

Peppa’s new parents, Marco Polo’s home and Argentina’s money – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

Daily Mirror

Stanley Johnson plans new trip to China after getting caught in Covid lockdown

The 82-year-old's trek to follow Marco Polo's footsteps was already proving controversial - now he's set to return to the country next year after Chengdu was locked down

The Independent UK

Stanley Johnson calls for parliament ban on ‘agreeable’ Chinese ambassador to be lifted

PM’s father heading to Xinjiang to make TV show about Marco Polo – but insists it is ‘not a political exercise’

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How the West discovered the Buddha

Buddhism is the third largest (and fastest growing) religion in Australia with approximately half a million adherents.

The Independent UK

Italian grandmother sets off on 22,000km hike in footsteps of Marco Polo

Seventy two-year-old has already walked the length of Nepal and travelled the Biblical route of Jesus through Palestine

The Guardian - UK

Italian woman, 72, to walk Marco Polo’s path from Venice to Beijing

Vienna Cammarota will tread the Silk Road in 13,000-mile ‘walk for peace’

The Guardian - UK

Marco Polo had previously unknown daughter before marriage, will suggests

Research by Venice student uncovers evidence explorer may have been father of woman called Agnese

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