Read more about the article 1,500yo Germanic Tribesman Unearthed With Huge Sword
Pic shows: Grave of a member of Germanic tribe Gepids. SERBIA: The skeleton of a Gepid tribe member dating back to around 500 AD has been found alongside his huge iron sword at the Viminacium archaeological site.

1,500yo Germanic Tribesman Unearthed With Huge Sword

Story By: Angjela Trajkovska, Sub Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: CEN The skeleton of a Germanic tribe member dating back to around 500 AD has been found alongside his huge iron sword. The find took place at the Viminacium archaeological site, which was a major hub and military stronghold in the…

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Read more about the article London Victoria And Albert Museum Defends Stolen Tiles
Pic shows: The Turkish tiles found in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Tiles 'stolen' from Turkey more than 150 years ago have allegedly been discovered in the Victoria and Albert Museum by a Turkish historian who took a wrong turn during a visit to the famous London site.

London Victoria And Albert Museum Defends Stolen Tiles

Story By: Sibel Abdiu, Sub Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: Asia Wire Report The Victoria and Albert Museum says it is no longer possible to verify claims it allegedly purchased ancient tiles that had been 'stolen' from Turkey more than 150 years ago and which were discovered in their store rooms…

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Unity Monument Compared With Huge Facebook Logo

Story By: Gabriel Zamfir, Sub-Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: Central European News This is the recently-unveiled monument which has been compared to a huge Facebook logo and a "giant blue-coloured penis". The monument was unveiled in the city of Alba Iulia in Central Romania’s Alba County and celebrates the union of Transylvania with Romania in 1918.…

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Colonel Accused Of Being Russian Spy For 20 Years

Story by: Aleksandra Stefanova, Sub-Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: Central European News Picture credit: CENA retired Austrian colonel has been accused of spying on behalf of the Russians for 20 years and receiving over 200,000 GBP for supplying sensitive information. Local media said that it is the biggest spy scandal to have rocked Austria…

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Read more about the article Secretive Silk Road Country Opens Up For UK Tourists
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Secretive Silk Road Country Opens Up For UK Tourists

Story By:  Koen Berghuis, Sub-Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: Central European News A secretive former Soviet country is opening up to British tourists by waving its visa requirement so they can admire its beautiful, ancient Silk Road wonders. The Central Asian country of Uzbekistan gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 but had since…

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