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gaming3 days ago•8 min saved

Alopex Arrives as TMNT: Splintered Fate DLC, Bringing New Artifacts and Challenges

TMNT: Splintered Fate adds Alopex as a paid DLC character and launches a free update with five artifacts, four Pepper arcade challenges, a Ninja Ranks prestige system, and new combat rooms across Sewers, Docks, Streets, and Rooftops, along with balance and QoL improvements. Alopex wields kama and kunai with brief invulnerability when targeting multiple enemies and synergizes with Ninja/Flame/Water powers. The DLC is available on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam/Epic); a trailer and screenshots are now live.

via Gematsu|

#alopex #arcade-mode #artifacts

games1 month ago•29 min saved

Lorwyn Eclipsed Limited: Artifacts and Lands Dominate the Set Review

MTG Arena Zone’s Icky Ferguson breaks down Lorwyn Eclipsed (ECL) Limited focusing on artifacts and lands, rating a spectrum of cards from game‑breaking bombs to filler picks, and calling out key powerhouses and mana‑fixers like Shocklands and Evolving Wilds, plus notable artifact tools such as Springleaf Drum and Stalactite Dagger; the piece wraps with a confident verdict on the set’s archetype support and a plug for premium content.

via MTG Arena Zone|

#artifacts #eclipsed #games

space1 month ago•3 min saved

Artemis 2 Carries Historic Artifacts on Lunar Test Flight

NASA's Artemis 2 will launch a crew around the Moon in the first crewed test of the SLS/Orion system, carrying a flight kit of historic aerospace artifacts—such as Wright Flyer fabric, a Shuttle-era flag, an Apollo-era flag, and a Ranger 7 photo negative—continuing a long tradition of spaceflight mementos as launch preparations move forward.

via Gizmodo|

#artemis-2 #artifacts #moon

science1 month ago•2 min saved

Potential Discovery of Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA on Artwork

Researchers from the Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project have potentially identified traces of da Vinci's DNA on a Renaissance drawing, using a gentle swabbing method to analyze environmental DNA, though conclusive proof of his identity remains challenging due to the lack of confirmed DNA samples from da Vinci himself and his unknown descendants.

via WIRED|

#artifacts #dna-analysis #genetics

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Elysee Palace Staff Member to Face Trial Over Silverware Theft

A staff member at the Élysée Palace was arrested for stealing valuable silverware and porcelain, including items of national heritage, worth up to €40,000, amid a series of recent thefts from French cultural institutions. The suspect and accomplices attempted to sell the stolen items online, but most were recovered and returned to the palace. The case highlights ongoing security concerns at France's museums and historic sites.

via The Guardian|

#artifacts #crime #elysee-palace

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum Opens After Two-Decade Journey

The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the world's largest dedicated to an ancient civilization, officially opened after 20 years of construction, showcasing 50,000 artifacts including treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb, and aims to boost Egypt's tourism and economy, though some key relics remain abroad. The museum's design incorporates pyramidal motifs and features extensive facilities, with a projected 5 million visitors annually.

via Euronews.com|

#artifacts #cultural-heritage #egypt

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Over 1,000 Artifacts Stolen in Oakland Museum Heist

Thieves stole over 1,000 items, including artifacts and jewelry, from an off-site storage facility of the Oakland Museum of California in a brazen heist, prompting an investigation involving local police and the FBI's art crime team.

via The Guardian|

#artifacts #burglary #fbi

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Ancient Egyptian gold bracelet stolen from Cairo museum and melted down

A museum employee in Cairo stole a 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to Pharaoh Amenemope, sold it for less than $4,000 to be melted down, and was arrested along with three accomplices after an investigation uncovered the theft and smuggling attempt.

via WKRC|

#ancient-gold-bracelet #artifacts #egypt

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh's 3,000-Year-Old Gold Bracelet Stolen and Melted Down

A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet from Egypt's Egyptian Museum was stolen, melted down, and sold by individuals who confessed after arrest; the case prompted heightened security measures ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum opening.

via BBC|

#antiquities-theft #artifacts #bracelet

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Ancient Pharaoh's 3,000-Year-Old Bracelet Stolen and Melted for Gold

A 3,000-year-old gold bracelet belonging to King Amenemope was stolen from an Egyptian museum, melted down, and sold for about $4,000. The theft was traced to a museum restoration specialist, and suspects were arrested. The incident raises concerns ahead of Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum opening, which aims to boost tourism.

via CNN|

#antiquities-theft #artifacts #egypt

history6 months ago•4 min saved

Princess Diana's 90s Time Capsule Unveiled After 34 Years at London Hospital

A time capsule sealed by Princess Diana in 1991 at Great Ormond Street Hospital was opened early due to construction, revealing 1990s memorabilia including a Kylie Minogue CD, a pocket television, and other ephemera, highlighting the fleeting nature of such artifacts and the challenges of preserving history.

via The New York Times|

#1990s #artifacts #great-ormond-street-hospital

archaeology6 months ago•5 min saved

Archaeologists Reveal Native American Adornment Insights at Wyoming's River Bend

Archaeologists revisited the River Bend site in Wyoming, uncovering over 5,000 artifacts that reveal early Native American adornment practices, including traditional materials and European trade influences, with potential links to the Shoshone tribe, highlighting cultural adaptation during the early 1700s.

via Indian Defence Review|

#adornment #archaeology #artifacts

world7 months ago•1 min saved

India Celebrates Return of Ancient Buddha Gems

Ancient Buddhist relics known as the Piprahwa Gems, taken from India during British rule in 1898, have been returned to India after government intervention prevented their auction at Sotheby's, and will be displayed publicly in India.

via The New York Times|

#artifacts #buddha #gems

archaeology7 months ago•6 min saved

Ancient Maya Ruler's Tomb Discovered at Caracol in Belize

Archaeologists in Belize have discovered the 1,700-year-old tomb of Maya ruler Te K’ab Chak at Caracol, containing a rare jadeite mosaic death mask, jade jewelry, and artifacts indicating early and complex interactions with central Mexico, shedding new light on ancient Mesoamerican diplomacy and society.

via The New York Times|

#archaeology #artifacts #belize

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Anthropic simplifies AI chatbot creation and customization for all users

Anthropic has introduced a new feature called 'artifacts' in its Claude AI platform, allowing users to create, share, and browse customizable applications and objects without coding, expanding the potential for AI-driven app development and collaboration.

via ZDNET|

#ai #anthropic #artifacts