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A 13-year-old boy hiking near Haifa thought he had found a rusty bolt, but it turned out to be an 1,800-year-old Roman ring

A hike on Mount Carmel turned into a genuine archaeological discovery for one 13-year-old boy from Haifa. Yair Whiteson was out walking with his father, a reservist soldier who had just returned from four months of duty, when he spotted a small green object lying near an old quarry site…

The Times of India

Archaeologists discover rare Roman shrine to Minerva carved into a Spanish quarry

A small rock-cut sanctuary dedicated to Minerva has been identified in an ancient Roman quarry near Carrascosa del Campo in the Spanish province of Cuenca, offering a rare glimpse into how religion intersected with working life in Roman Hispania.

The Times of India

Il Ritorno d’Ulisse review – a sensuous slice of opulence and luxury

Director John Caird and conductor Laurence Cummings bring Monteverdi back to the Chiltern Hills with polished, festive inclusivity

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‘From her pen sprang unforgettable females’: 16th-century Spanish author’s knight’s tale given reboot

Beatriz Bernal’s pioneering novel features brave, chivalrous women who ride dragons and her adapter wants his illustrated version to reach young readers

The Guardian - UK

I joined the oldest and most overlooked library in my town – and it feels like being part of a secret club

The Ballarat Mechanics’ Institute has had a reading room for 165 years but today it has just 530 members – and tens of thousands of book lovers are missing out

The Guardian - AU

The cat mayoral race: meet 11 runners and riders in the US’s most furious – and furriest – election

It has been the talk of Somerville, Massachusetts this summer, with the winner announced later today. Will it be the candidate who promises free kibble or the one who speaks gnomically of ‘CRIME’?

The Guardian - UK

50 Animal Photos That Deserve To Be In The Hall Of Awkward Fame

How adorable are these goofy faces?

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Archaeologists Make Stunning Secret Cellar Discovery Excavating One Of America’s Oldest Schools

Archaeologists excavated one of America's oldest schools and stumbled upon this secret cellar packed with curious artifacts.

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Rare Roman ring with mysterious engraving discovered by 13-year-old on hike

Boy found a small figure, possibly of a warrior, engraved on the ring

The Independent UK

Transgender women near Rome pray for Pope Francis, celebrate his outreach

As Pope Francis remains hospitalized, a group of migrant transgender women are praying for his recovery

The Independent UK

1,800-year-old ring depicting Roman goddess discovered by ancient quarry in Israel

A 13-year-old boy hiking in Haifa discovered a Roman-era ring with a depiction of Minerva, the goddess of war and wisdom.

LiveScience

Poem of the week: An Epitaph on the Death of Nicholas Grimald by Barnabe Googe

A formal tribute to the death of a fellow poet cannot, in the end, restrain its passion

The Guardian - UK

Gene Collier: Herb Douglas home again with so many blessings

Once you've had 100 birthdays, any returns of the day would figure to arrive with relatively muted celebrations, if they arrive at all, but yes, there are exceptions.

Tribune News Service

'Crisis Core' ending explained: How it ties into 'FF7 Remake' and 'Rebirth'

The events of Crisis Core Reunion run right up to the beginning of Final Fantasy 7, but what exactly does it mean for the series future? We help break it down.

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First ever Festival of Minerva to go ahead in County Durham Park next month

The Festival of Minerva will feature an art and sound installation across Hardwick Park to support County Durham's City of Culture 2025 bid

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