Archaeology
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Shoutout to this particular skeleton, who researchers believe is the first confirmed case of being totally obliterated…
Researchers have identified Skeleton 150, unearthed at Stirling Castle in Scotland, as potentially the first confirmed victim of a trebuchet. The skeleton, dating to the 1300s, exhibits over 160 fractures consistent with being struck by a large, high-velocity projectile, likely from the English siege engine known as 'The War Wolf' during the siege of 1304.
Harry Potter nerds have forced an undersea cable to be moved to avoid Dobby the house elf's grave, now runs close…
An undersea power cable linking the UK and Ireland was rerouted after Harry Potter fans protested that it would run through the fictional grave site of Dobby the house elf. The cable was moved from Freshwater West beach in Wales, a filming location for Dobby's death scene and a site of a fan-made memorial. While the fictional grave was avoided, the cable now runs closer to a site of actual Bronze Age archaeological significance.
Blizzard wants to bring archaeology back to World of Warcraft, but with "more fun" gameplay
Blizzard Entertainment is considering improvements to the Archaeology profession in World of Warcraft, according to Game Director Ion Hazzikostas. While the profession has been largely untouched since the Battle for Azeroth expansion, the team is discussing ways to make the moment-to-moment gameplay more engaging and fun, potentially for the upcoming The Last Titan expansion.
RuneScape expands and overhauls its player housing and Construction skill line in latest update
RuneScape has released a major overhaul to its player housing system and the associated Construction skill. The update introduces over 650 furniture pieces, new exterior styles, freeform placement, and expanded room options, with the Construction skill cap raised to 120 for subscribers. Additional updates include artifact storage for Archaeology and new event items.
Top 20 Best Minecraft 1.20.3 Seeds
This guide lists the top 20 best Minecraft 1.20.3 seeds for both Bedrock and Java players, focusing on structures and biomes relevant to the Trails and Tales update, including Warm Ocean Ruins, Trail Ruins, Ancient Cities, and Cherry Groves. The article highlights specific seeds that offer unique starting locations and resource opportunities for players interested in the game's archaeology features and exploration.
RuneScape opens Archaeology site, OSRS tweaks trading, Jagex teases new account system
Jagex is rolling out a new Jagex Accounts system for RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, making it a requirement later this year. RuneScape introduces a new Archaeology dig site at Moonrise with new rewards, while Old School RuneScape receives updates to the Grand Exchange, including a higher gold cap and improved trading tools, alongside planned tweaks to gear and game mechanics.
New Cambridge Program May Have Identified Rules For Ancient Board Game
Cambridge University researchers have potentially identified the rules of an ancient board game using a new computer program called the Ludii System. Analysis of a limestone game board found in the Netherlands, combined with use-wear analysis and machine learning, suggests the game could have been a blocking game similar to Hare and Hounds or Go, or an alignment game.
Top 25 Best Minecraft 1.20.1 Seeds
This guide presents a curated list of the top 25 Minecraft 1.20.1 seeds, focusing on features introduced in the Trails & Tails update. The seeds highlight various biomes and structures such as Lush Caves, Pillager Outposts, Ancient Cities, and Trail Ruins, offering players diverse starting points for survival and exploration.
