News tagged with headstones
Teeth of Columbus' crew flesh out tale of new world discovery
The adage that dead men tell no tales has long been disproved by archaeology.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Mar 19, 2009 |
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Science can't design away tornadoes' deadly threat
(AP) -- Storm science has greatly improved tornado warnings in recent years. But if that's led anyone into a sense of security, that feeling has taken a beating in recent weeks.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
May 28, 2011 |
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Copernicus's remains reburied in Polish cathedral
The remains of Nicolas Copernicus, the 16th century father of modern astronomy, were reburied in a Polish cathedral Saturday as a cleric expressed regret for Church condemnation of his theories.
May 22, 2010 |
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Gravestones Talking through Time
(PhysOrg.com) -- A visit to your local graveyard can provide not only a history lesson, but a science lesson as well. Historians know that gravestones can reflect the lives of people whose memories are lost ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Dec 08, 2009 |
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It's your funeral: The eco burial movement gathers ground
Natural burial is often thought of as a green option that takes place in the countryside for non-religious people, but according to researchers at the University of Sheffield, that is only part of the story. 'Lots of different ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 09, 2009 |
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Surprising find: Medieval China was religious melting pot
(PhysOrg.com) -- Though it has gained a reputation for being closed off to the outside world, new research shows China has a long history of multiculturalism that extends back to the dynastic era.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Jan 15, 2009 |
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