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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.
Google is integrating Gems, customized instances of Gemini, into the Gmail, Drive, and Docs side panels to enhance productivity by providing tailored assistance for tasks like content creation, sales, and internal communication, with the ability to create personalized Gems grounded in uploaded files. The rollout is ongoing and aims to streamline workflows within Google Workspace.
A significant archaeological discovery has been made in Claterna, an ancient city in northern Italy, with 3,000 ancient coins and gems unearthed so far. Claterna, once a bustling hub with ties to Rome, existed from the second century B.C. through the sixth century. The ongoing excavation covers about 44 acres, with only 10% of the site searched. Previous excavations have revealed roads, mosaics, a spa facility, and an enormous theater. The recent findings include silver and gold coins, colored gems, and a rare silver coin dating back to 97 BC. The discoveries highlight Claterna's historical importance and its relationship with Rome. Plans are underway to educate the public about Claterna and restore its ancient theater.
Holy Gems, a family-owned company in Israel, has become the first to discover and sell precious gems in the Holy Land, fulfilling a biblical prophecy. The company, launched in 2022, mines various gems near Haifa and has found natural moissanite, sapphire, ruby, garnet, hibonite, spinel, ilmenite, zircon, rutile, and even diamonds. The crown jewel of Holy Gems is the Carmel Sapphire, a unique gem that includes a mineral previously thought to only exist in space. The Taub family, who owns the company, has a long history in the gem business, and their discovery has been recognized by the Israeli government. Holy Gems offers luxury jewelry inspired by biblical stories and aims to connect the holiness of the land with its geological uniqueness.
The 2000s were a golden age for original sci-fi movies, and amidst the less-than-stellar titles, there were some overlooked gems. This article highlights seven obscure sci-fi movies from the 2000s that deserve a better shot, showcasing their original premises and unique storytelling.
An archaeological expedition in Cyprus has uncovered tombs rich in artifacts and antiquities, making it one of the richest discoveries in the Mediterranean region. The tombs, located near the Bronze Age trading city of Hala Sultan Tekke, are believed to have belonged to the ruling class who were involved in copper trade. The artifacts include precious metals, gems, ivory, and high-quality ceramics, with imports from Egypt, the Baltic region, Afghanistan, India, and Sinai. The discovery also revealed well-preserved skeletons, including that of a woman surrounded by ceramic vessels, jewelry, and a bronze mirror.
Diablo 4 developers have acknowledged the issue of inventory clutter caused by gems and have promised to address it in a future patch. The plan is to remove upgrade materials from the inventory and place them in the materials or currency tab. However, this fix will not be implemented until season two, as Blizzard is currently focused on fixing crucial issues and creating new content.
A Reddit user has shared a trick to free up inventory space in Diablo 4 by slotting gems into gear that will be salvaged instead of sold. Once the gear is salvaged, the gem is returned to the inventory, allowing players to continue picking up gems and removing them from their inventory.
A Reddit user has shared a "genius" trick to free up inventory space in Diablo 4 by moving Gems into gear that players plan to salvage. Salvaging the gear with the Gems inside will unsocket the Gem for free, saving players from spending Gold at the Jewellers. While players are happy with the trick, they still hope for Gems to have their own inventory tab in the future.
This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the best skills, Spirit Boons, Aspects, Attributes, and Gems for the Storm Druid build in Diablo 4. The build focuses on dealing massive AoE damage while applying debuffs to weaken enemies. The guide also includes a recommended attack pattern and suggestions for the best Spirit Boons, Aspects, and Gems to use.
In Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, players can turn Luminous Stones into valuable gems by feeding them to the rare Dondons. There are only five Dondons in the game, located near the Lakeside Stable in the Faron region. After dropping a Luminous Stone in front of a Dondon, players must wait for about ten minutes before returning to find one of several valuable ores, including diamonds, lying on the ground.
As the 2023 NFL Draft approaches, the New York Giants are expected to unearth some potential gems beyond the first round. Among the players who could make an impact are Tennessee's Byron Young, Cincinnati's Ivan Pace Jr., Syracuse's Sean Tucker, Kansas State's Deuce Vaughn, and North Carolina's Josh Downs. Despite being overlooked by the national media, these prospects possess unique skills and athleticism that could help change the fortunes of the Giants franchise.