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1,500-year-old shipwreck discovered off Türkiye's western coast

1,500-year-old shipwreck discovered off Türkiye's western coast

Wreck dating to late 5th century contains 10,000 ceramic plates, described as the largest 'plate shipwreck' found in region

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Merriam-Webster dictionary names 'polarization' as word of 2024
09.12.2024

Merriam-Webster dictionary names 'polarization' as word of 2024

Defined as stark division of society into opposing extremes, ‘polarization’ topped America's oldest dictionary’s list for 2024

Renowned Pianist Grinko unveils Murmuration with visuals from Istanbul's famed Basilica Cistern
07.12.2024

Renowned Pianist Grinko unveils Murmuration with visuals from Istanbul's famed Basilica Cistern

‘I wanted to find a location where I could convey this mythical feeling. I found it in this underground location,’ Russian composer and pianist Evgeny Grinko says

Paris' Notre Dame reopening following massive fire nearly 5 years ago
07.12.2024

Paris' Notre Dame reopening following massive fire nearly 5 years ago

35 dignitaries, including US President-elect Donald Trump, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to attend opening ceremony

Ancient sarcophagus discovered at St. Nicholas Church in Türkiye's Antalya
06.12.2024

Ancient sarcophagus discovered at St. Nicholas Church in Türkiye's Antalya

Limestone sarcophagus may reveal new details about burial site of St. Nicholas, Santa Claus inspiration