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A student from the Sunshine State recently struck gold during an archaeological excavation in Britain, over 4,000 miles from home. Yara Souza of Orlando, Florida, discovered the ninth century golden artifact during an excavation in Redesdale, Northumberland, in July. An archaeology student at Newcastle University, Souza said she “couldn’t believe” …

A rare cross was recently uncovered in the United Arab Emirates, shedding light on Christian history during the early Islamic era. The discovery, made at Sir Bani Yas Island in the Persian Gulf, was announced by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism in August. The island contains a variety …